Dentist - sensitive teeth problem

Bougainvillea

GC Tooth Mouse by Recaldent can be incredibly good for sensitive teeth. Unfortunately, its expensive, but but only a very small amount is needed each time. Or alternatively, before seeing the hygienist, leave sensitive toothpaste on overnight and don't rinse. Duraphat toothpaste is also good for dental problems.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tooth-Mousse-Tutti-Frutti/dp/B003QIODB0/ref=pd_cp_d_1

belfastgirl23

joyfull wrote: »

but it completely cured my bunny's nasal infection - overnight, which the vet had told me was there for the remainder of her life.

totally OT but this really made me smile. I've heard a lot of uses for RR including bonfire night calming for dogs but this one really takes the biscuit

JohnG

flossyblog wrote: »

I had problems with receding gums. My dental hygienist took swabs for tests. They came back positive, I was prescribed antibiotics for a week.

I suffered with bleeding/receeding gums for quite some time and my dentist would always stress that I should floss more. Well, I have always brushed regularly but probably not flossed as often as I should, however, I've always felt the problem was exasperated by the fact that I tend to sleep with my mouth open which causes my mouth to dry out including my gums so they bled more as a result.
My dentist always dismissed this theory .

Then, a year or so ago though, I went on a course of antibiotics for a gastric problem, the gastric problem didnt resolve itself but I noticed my gum problem did and stopped bleeding at last:T!
Sadly , they are now just starting to bleed a bit once again, so I'd better get flossing before they get worse.
I might also try the bite guard suggestion as I know I do grind my teeth during the day sometimes - maybe I grind them at night too - might help explain why I also suffer with sensitive teeth?

Toothsmith

No.

I think in your case it will be a plaque-induced problem, and the bacteria living around your gums.

That's why it got better whilst you were on antibiotics.

But antibiotics aren't the answer to your problem. It will do you far more harm than good to be on them for the rest of your life - and the bugs around your teeth would become immune to their effects very soon anyway.

The thing to do is to get the bugs off your teeth frequently and effectively. I know it can seem like a hassle - and some people are more prone to the problems the bugs cause, which always seems very unfair if you're one of those people who really need to put the work in. But it is the only way to stave off the effects of gum disease. That, and regular hygine/hygienst visits.

Toothgrinding might well be a secondary factor here, and it's always worth getting it investigated. It might help - but the brush is your friend!