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Sensodyne® comes in 7 different products for consumer compliance:
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One out of five adults claims to suffer from the pain of sensitive teeth. Many adults have occasional sensitivity to sweets, acidic foods, and hot or cold drinks. Some adults experience chronic pain. You should seek the help of your doctor or dentist in either case. For home use, dentists often recommend Sensodyne toothpaste for occasional pain from sensitive teeth.
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The FDA requires this statement on the packaging of all over-the-counter desensitizing toothpastes. Sensitive teeth may indicate a more serious problem (cracked tooth, faulty restoration, etc) that may need to have prompt care by a dentist. See your dentist if the problem persists or worsens. Your dental professional may recommend the safe use of Sensodyne beyond four weeks if he or she has ruled out other dental or medical causes.
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Yes. Within the U.S., all formulations of Sensodyne® contain either Sodium fluoride or Sodium monofluorophosphate. (0.13%-0.15% w/v fluoride ion). Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel to help prevent tooth decay. Sensodyne® has the same level of fluoride protection as the leading anti-cavity toothpaste.
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Sensodyne® Fresh Impact is available in a trial size (0.8 oz.) package in major retail outlets.
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Yes you may use mouthwash or eat or drink after using Sensodyne. We have not specifically examined the effects of mouthwash use or food and drink after brushing with Sensodyne®. However, in our clinical studies, we established efficacy according to the FDA monograph, and we did not require subjects to refrain from normal activities after product use, including after-brushing mouthwash use or eating and drinking.
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Unfortunately, The Sensodyne® Py-co-pay toothbrushes have been discontinued.
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There is no clinical evidence to support dabbing as an effective means of application. Sensodyne® clinical studies were performed using brushing as the method of application. Sensodyne® needs to be brushed on to be most effective.
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The FDA requires the following statement on the packaging of all toothpaste products. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Naturally, you should keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
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Whether pain will return depends on the individual and the cause of his or her hypersensitivity. Sensodyne® toothpaste is ideal for pain related to exposed tooth dentin associated with age, gingival recession, and/or overzealous brushing, and pain caused by hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods..
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Clinical studies are usually carried out as long as 8 or 12 weeks of use. Within this timeframe, some individuals may experience a building effect.
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Sensodyne® Extra Whitening does not bleach, but contains a matrix of polishing and cleaning ingredients along with Calcium Peroxide. They all contribute to its cleaning/whitening effect. All Sensodyne® products contain a proven desensitizing active ingredient. (Potassium nitrate)
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*Maximum FDA Sensitivity Active Ingredient
Sensodyne® is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline.
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