Very curious as I was doing some toothpaste shopping. I’ve recently started having sensitive teeth and would like to know if it works and how. Thank you
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If you look at your teeth under a microscope, especially the root surface, it’s like looking at a windowscreen. Lots of little holes, or “tubules”. Sensitive teeth toothpaste has an ingredient that seals the tubules so nothing can go through them and hit the nerve of the tooth.
It’s like clear coat nail polish, it seals everything up. However, the best way to use sensitivity paste is to put it on your finger and directly apply it to the sensitive areas and let it sit there as long as you can. Like an ointment. Much more efficacious than simply brushing with it once or twice a day. Most sensitivity toothpastes work very well for sensitivity, but are not great for actually cleaning your teeth. They start working about two weeks after daily use, and will stop working when you stop using it.
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