Q3. I have sensitive teeth; which is the best toothpaste for me?

A3. If you find that your teeth hurt when you eat or drink something hot/cold then you need to speak to your dentist. You may have a condition called ‘dentine hypersensitivity’ which means that the dentine of the root of your tooth is exposed.

If this is the case then you will require a filling of some other form of treatment. Your dentist will advise you to use a sensitive teeth type of toothpaste which is less harsh than conventional versions.

Examples of this include Sensodyne and Colgate Pro-relief.

FAQS Index:

Toothpaste FAQs

1. What is toothpaste made from?
2. Why do some brands of toothpaste cost more than others?
3. I have sensitive teeth; which is the best toothpaste for me?
4. Is there a particular type of toothpaste for smokers?
5. What are teeth whitening toothpastes

6. What is ‘fluorosis?’
7. How does toothpaste form part of a teeth cleaning routine?
8. Why are there so many different types of toothpaste?
9. Which is the best toothpaste to use?
10. Which is better: gel or toothpaste?