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Mouthwash and sensitive teeth - some questions
shandyclover
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The past month or so I seem to be suffering with pain and sensitivity, particularly in a certain area of my mouth.
I had a review yesterday with my dentist. He was actually checking on a crown I had fitted the previous month. All is good there but I mentioned the sensitivity and pain located in a back molar. He's had a quick look and thinks it may be a fracture or crack which is basically causing the pain. I cycle to work and it seems particularly bad after, possibly due to breathing in cold air. I had to resort to pain killers a few times, and pain seems have gotten stronger and comes more often.
I've booked a proper appointment to investigate properly, but my dentist, like most is very busy. I'm travelling abroad for a month and won't be able to see him till I get back. Taking his advice I've started using toothpaste for sensitive teeth, no noticeable difference yet. I notice there's also a mouthwash for sensitive teeth and wondered if this actually works or is just a gimmick? I know some dentists are not keen on mouthwash as it just washes away the fluoride in the toothpaste, but as I've got several long haul flights I wondered if it might be a good idea to carry some in a small bottle to keep topping up whatever benefits are in it to minimise the pain. Any advice or experience to share, much appreciated.
I had a review yesterday with my dentist. He was actually checking on a crown I had fitted the previous month. All is good there but I mentioned the sensitivity and pain located in a back molar. He's had a quick look and thinks it may be a fracture or crack which is basically causing the pain. I cycle to work and it seems particularly bad after, possibly due to breathing in cold air. I had to resort to pain killers a few times, and pain seems have gotten stronger and comes more often.
I've booked a proper appointment to investigate properly, but my dentist, like most is very busy. I'm travelling abroad for a month and won't be able to see him till I get back. Taking his advice I've started using toothpaste for sensitive teeth, no noticeable difference yet. I notice there's also a mouthwash for sensitive teeth and wondered if this actually works or is just a gimmick? I know some dentists are not keen on mouthwash as it just washes away the fluoride in the toothpaste, but as I've got several long haul flights I wondered if it might be a good idea to carry some in a small bottle to keep topping up whatever benefits are in it to minimise the pain. Any advice or experience to share, much appreciated.
No buying unnecessary toiletries 2014. Epiphany on 4/4/14 - went into shop to buy 2 items, walked out with 17!
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For sensitive teeth you need to rub the toothpaste in last thing at night and leave it on , don't rinse out, to build up a layer that blocks off the little "pores" in the teeth. Unfortunately mouthwash is less effective because it stays in contact with the tooth for such a small time.Equally unfortunately cracked teeth can be difficult to diagnose and treat and if the tooth is cracked toothpaste is not going to do much good.0
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Just thought I'd update...
Things have definitely improved using sensitive toothpaste and following instructions of leaving toothpaste on sensitive spot/fracture overnight.
I am so relieved, I was worried I was going to have to stay on painkillers.No buying unnecessary toiletries 2014. Epiphany on 4/4/14 - went into shop to buy 2 items, walked out with 17!0 -
That's goodHow to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0
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