Friday, July 31, 2009

Oww! sensitive teeth?

apart from buying sensodyne toothpaste what can i use to stop the damn pain? :o/





ps. dentist says my teeth is ok no cavities

Oww! sensitive teeth?
Hi,





Your teeth could actually be sensitive if you are using a brushing technique that is no making the gum that goes up to the teeth thin or worn away.





The root of your tooth is meant to be under the gum line in bone and the distance from the outside of the tooth to the nerve is very thin here.





Sensodyne tooth paste is probably your best bet. To get the most benefit, use it when brushing your teeth and don't rinse out your mouth afterwards or 're-scrub' with your toothbrush. Apply the toothpaste as if it were an ointment around the base of your teeth before you go to bed.


You shouldn't use this technique for more than a week or two.





Your dentist could also apply duraphat which is a varnish which has a high fluoride level. This is sticky, yellow and doesn't look aesthetically good but brushes off and should be brushed off a few hours later.





It would be worth checking out your tooth brushing technique with your dentist; very few people actually use the right one. When you do, make sure you take the brush you are currently using with you. (If you take new one then they can't advise whether the wrong sort of brush is being used).





Hope this helped. Sensitive teeth are often an underestimated problem. Good luck.
Reply:There are homeopathic remedies that help prevent further worsening of the problem and also restore the vital force to fight the decay of enamel. You may consult a homeopath. Often, a good homeopath treats you with a constitutional remedy that will set right the immunity of the system. Report It

Reply:same here
Reply:What do you mean, temperature or pressure pain?





Go get a second opinion?
Reply:i dont think there is anyway.


my 2 front teeth are sensitive
Reply:is it like a sore kind pain. Like a bruised feeling when biting down?





Could mean something with the nerve. Even though you may not have cavities, you may want to let your dentist know of the pain in case
Reply:Ask for prevadent. (sp?)
Reply:sadly, i think that's your only choice. there are other sensitive teeth toothpastes that you can use as well-- crest and colgate both make toothpastes that may be cheaper than sensodyne. i have the same problem and my doc said i may need sensitive toothpaste for life... in the past i just used a whole tube and then went back to regular, but i think i'm stuck now. good luck.
Reply:ANSWER...You catch on fast.
Reply:do u grind your teeth while sleeping this could be a problem or maybe your gums r sensitive and that's the pain u feel get your gums examined for Piraeus a gum disease and find out if u grind your teeth while sleeping they have a device for this
Reply:If your using anything like crest white strips or teeth whitening products stop becuase all that does is wear away tooth enamel which makes your teeth thin and causes sensitivity


Also watch what foods you eat, cut down on sugar and hard foods.


Also there is some medicines that come in gels you can rub on your gums to numb the pain away a little.





Other than that just keep watching it.


Hope this Helps :)
Reply:PLIERS!!!

















corsodyl mouth wash and gel
Reply:You cant eat ice cream or ice lollies. I cant either - even really cold drinks hurt. Dont know what you can do about it - we're stuck with it i suppose.
Reply:I've had this problem and its miserable! You have my sympathy. The sensodyne and other toothpastes made for sensitive teeth take a while to really do the job. You won't really have a good result for a few weeks. But if you keep using it, after a couple of months the pain will really be gone. I haven't found much of anything else that helps and my dentist has the same problem and he hasn't either.


Good luck and hang in there!
Reply:My dentist suggested using an electric toothbrush as it prevents you from brushing your teeth too hard and wearing away the enamel which then causes the gums to recede and expose more of the tooth, thus causing sensitivity. There is no cure for it though, but better to try to prevent it now from deteriorating further.
Reply:Cloves - Dentyl do a clove mouthwash.





If your dentist didn't do an x-ray he may be wrong about the cavities.
Reply:use clove, jus place it between the teeth where u feel the pain.


also massage ur gums with lil salt.








the 1st guy above jus said the truth!!!
Reply:Rub a good layer of sensodyne on your gums before going to bed and leave it there overnight,also bonjela is good and ibuprofen.I used to have sensitive teeth and even had to drink coffee with a straw now they are fine and I done all of what I just recommended it did take months to get better though.
Reply:Try soaking your teeth in a glass of brandy, whisky or what ever takes your fancy lol
Reply:i suffer with sensitive teeth too, and sympathise. Have you tried colgate sensitive toothpaste, i found it slightly better than sensodyne. i also avoid citrus fruits like pineapples etc..


good luck
Reply:Once I had the same problem and went to a dentist.He charged me £145/= and said "your teeth are OK, If you have a problem, It is your bad luck"


so it ended up being my bad luck after spending £145/=.


Don't drink too much cold water/drinks.
Reply:GREAT QUESTION...Any gold fillings?Try prayer. If not working, then a few glasses of whisky.
Reply:I too was having sensitivity problems. I had used the sensodyne product and it does help. I decided to strengthen my teeth and gums. I always floss, then I use pro-care toothpaste as it has the highest fluoride levels. Next I use a water-pic daily to keep my gums in tip top shape. I finish by using ACT fluoride rinse. My gums have never been stronger, no more bleeding and the tooth pain is really extremely gone. This procedure makes your mouth feel great.
Reply:NICE QUESTION...What have you been sucking?
Reply:JUST WATER AND SALT.
Reply:If your dentist has checked and found no cavities and I am assuming that this is a generalised type of pain. The pain should only be due to temperature fluctuations which includes air as well. Then you should use GC Tooth Mousse. It should reduce the sensitivity quite a bit. This is generaly prescribed post whitening, just to give you an indication of its potency.


Good Luck
Reply:Judging by your beautiful teeth- I would guess you are probably brushing too hard...





Get a soft tooth brush, use sensodyne (for a while), brush slowly and gently circular motions not up/down... don't brush down too hard on the gum line as this may be the cause..





to be honest the above may help but I will need to do a more thorough close up examination...





let me know when





D





:-)
Reply:be careful.... on what you BITE into next time!





or... i've found... drinking soda pop, fruit drinks with a straw... will help keep sugars coming into contact with your teeth. Helps prevent cavities... and helps keeping your enamel intact.... sugary drinks and foods make my teeth more painful too!... i think the straw idea helps a little!





try it?


later



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