Sensitive Toothpaste?

Bitsy_Beans

Are all the sensitive toothpastes the same? I mean will a own brand version be as successful as say Sensodyne? My dentist recommended I use one but my MSE self baulks at paying Sensodyne prices
Any recommendations?

Money_maker

I'd be interested in what folks say as well. I need a sensitive toothpaste but they are horrendously pricey. There are new ones out by sensodyne and colegate at the mo which are supposed to offer instant relief. Anyone tried them?

flossiepops

I went over to Synsodyne in August (I was trying to have a low fat treat after dinner and had an ice lollly most nights and after a few weeks my teeth bacame agony for anything cold or hot). I did baulk at the price but after about two days my teeth were completely back to normal and I could eat cold or hot again without wincing! I bought a large (£3ish) tube and using just a pea size amount each time it has only just run out this week. I have restocked with smaller tubes in Homebargains for under a £1 each so not so bad...
I did think I'd be clever and use my normal aquafresh in the evening and synsodyne in the morning but all I did was brush the 'sensitive guard' back off again so no joy! Despite the cost I wouldn't go back to that painful wince everytime a had something cold!
I'd be interested to see if anyone has had any joy with any alternative (and cheaper) sensitive toothpastes

Cheers, Flossie x

katieclampet

I've tried Asda own brand sensitive toothpaste, and also Lidl own brand, they are quite good, but I have to say that I found sensodyne better. I tend to stick with that and stock up when on special offer. I havent tried the new colgate one yet, might try it though.

katiex

starrystarry

I've tried several of the cheaper ones and none of them work like Sensodyne. Every now and then I get fed up with paying the Sensodyne prices so I give one of the cheaper ones a go, but I always end up buying a tube of Sensodyne a few days later.

If you compare the blurb on the boxes you'll see that a lot of the cheaper ones don't even claim to do the same thing as Sensodyne. They say they're specially formulated not to aggravate sensitive teeth, or words to that effect, whereas Sensodyne says something like "specially formulated to relieve the pain of sensitive teeth".

I'm currently trying the new Colgate one, I never give up you see, but no doubt I'll be back on Sensodyne by the weekend.

jenniewb

Have to say, I've been trying brands other then sensodyne for years trying to find a cheaper version, none are as good! I even went mad once and tried Blanx which costs twice as much as sensodyne! STILL it was not as good!!

I have been using sensodyne proenamel for a few years now, I try to search for it on offer for like 3-4-2 or £x off in places like Tesco, Boots and etc, and then stock up. Its not so bad then.

skintbuthappy81

I only use Sensodyne and swear by it, I was in Morrisons last week and it was half price I think, about £2 for a large tube. Lasts ages!!

lin473

Tesco sensitive toothpaste is rubbish.
Boots is as good as sensodyne though.(IMO!)
If you buy it on offer (it's often on 3-4-2 0r even BOGOF sometimes) it's really good value.

suki1964

Sensodyne is the only sensitive toothpaste that works (imo)

It doesnt have to be expensive, a tube will last months and I only when its on offer - 2 for 1 or such - works out no dearer then say Colgate that way

Toothsmith

Sensitive toothpastes do vary in their formulation, and it's sometimes worth experimenting around for a better/cheaper alternative if you find the one you're using doesn't suit.

Kandipandi

I have had very sensitive teeth and have used Asda sensitive for a long time and found it to work very well - for me.
I have used other supermarket/chemist won brands too but none as effective as Asda's own brand.