Toothbrush and toothpaste for sensitive teeth!!! Are you embarrassed with this quote?

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Sure sometimes toothbrush and toothpaste can help you to control sensitivity.

The loss of enamel leads to tooth sensitivity. In order to prevent it, it is necessary to use a proper toothpaste and toothbrush for sensitive teeth.

That is why it is important to choose them well. We can choose toothpastes depending on the active ingredients they contain:  fluoride, anti-bacterial ingredients, silica, etc.

It is also very important to choose the right toothbrush. The toothbrush for sensitive teeth cannot be too hard as it can abrade the gum line and expose the dentine surface not protected by enamel. The toothbrush should be changed every three months.

Those who use too much force when brushing their teeth can choose an electric toothbrush. With this, it is much easier to control the pressure. It has also been proven that electric toothbrushes using rotation-oscillation technology remove more dental plaque than manual toothbrushes.

Do you know How to prevent sensitive teeth?

Hot, cold, or sour stimuli are not the causes of teeth hypersensitivity but they are the triggers of it. The real cause of teeth sensitivity includes gum recession which leads to exposure of the tooth roots and enamel erosion which can result in exposed dentine. Read on to find out how to prevent sensitive teeth.

You can control the force of brushing teeth using electric toothbrushes which alert to stop scrubbing with warning light when too much pressure is applied. Electric toothbrushes are gentle for teeth and gums and at the same time they remove dental plaque effectively. It has been proven that electric toothbrushes, using rotation-oscillation technology, remove more dental plaque than manual toothbrushes.

Regular, everyday hygiene of the mouth is very important in preventing teeth sensitivity. In order to prevent sensitive teeth, brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes using a good quality toothbrush with soft fibres, and use toothpaste with fluoride, or special toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Ask your dentist to show you how to brush your teeth in order not to damage the gums.

Dr. Thomas K Paulose
Dr. Thomas K. Paulose is the Director Clinical Administration at Dr. Nechupadam Dental, Kochi, India. He is a specialist in oral prosthetics, Aesthetic / Cosmetic dentistry and a certified Implantologist & Implant Prosthodentist.
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