How does toothpaste work for tooth sensitivity?

26 Apr 2023 | Oral Health

Those who suffer from tooth sensitivity knows how much discomfort and pain can cause simply drinking or eating Hot, cold or acidic foods and drinks.

Fortunately, the toothpastes for tooth sensitivity readily available in the market can help to Reduce this painful sensation.

I toothpastes for sensitivity dental contain specific ingredients, such as the potassium nitrate or tin fluoride, which help block the microscopic tubules on the surface of the teeth-these tubules are responsible for transmitting pain signals to the nerve, so blocking them helps relieve pain.

However, it is important to follow some guidelines to use toothpaste correctly And get the best possible results.

Firstly, you need to brush your teeth gently for at least two minutes Using a small amount of toothpaste for tooth sensitivity; special care should be taken To areas where there is greater sensitivity.

Second, after brushing your teeth, you need to eAvoid rinsing the mouth immediately. Instead, it is important let the toothpaste act for as long as possible to give the active ingredients more time to penetrate the tooth tubules and effectively block them.

Finally, it is important to Avoid eating or drinking for at least 30 minutes after using toothpaste for tooth sensitivity: This will allow the toothpaste to act fully and do its job.

If we have a particularly sensitive tooth, we can also put a Small amount of toothpaste on a fingertip and gently massage it onto the affected tooth for about a minute. In this way, the toothpaste will act directly on the sensitive tooth.

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].

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