Sensitive teeth.

[C70rol]

My lower front teeth have been aching for the past couple of months and I am wondering if anyone can advice me of a toothpaste that I can buy that has ingredients for sensitivity , and with low or no fluoride in it.

I have been using Aloe Dent (sensitive) toothpaste over several years, but it no longer seems to be effective in protecting my teeth against sensitivity.

When I mentioned the problem to my dentist he merely shrugged his shoulders and said " that's just you, there is nothing wrong with them, and suggested a stronger fluoride toothpaste.

Anyone have any advice please ?

[Hidden]

Do you have any mercury-filled amalgams?

[C70rol in reply to Hidden]

Hi cinnamon girl,

no I don't have any fillings in any of my front teeth.

[Hidden in reply to C70rol]

You're very lucky then C70rol, do you regularly use mouthwash?

Edit: also dental floss?

[annie-7]

Hi C70rol , I use Sensodyne Classic which has no fluoride and helps with sensitivity.

[C70rol in reply to annie-7]

O thanks Annie-7, I will try and find some. I have to say i haven't seen it in the shops. But then I have probably dismissed it as just being 'sensodyne' !

[annie-7 in reply to C70rol]

Here's a link with an image of the product:

sensodyne.co.uk/products/se...

[Treepie in reply to C70rol]

In my Sainsburys but easy to miss.

[C70rol in reply to Treepie]

Thanks Treepie , I will seek out my nearest Sainsbury's

[Lynneypin]

Also in larger branches of Boots, which is where I buy mine.

[Achilles_Pain]

Do they ache after certain foods? I find I'm fine after a slice of pineapple, but after two slices my gums ache. Similar for strawberries and kiwi fruit, though oranges are fine. It could be something similar - try a food diary if the pain comes and goes, that's how I identified my problem, then I tested it and proved the cause (to myself, at least).

[C70rol in reply to Achilles_Pain]

Thanks Achilles Pain, but no it doesn't alter after foods, in fact if sitting quietly there is not much pain, but after exercise I am much more aware of it.

[Jaybrooke]

Do you have any pain or discomfort in jaw ear or numbness roof of mouth ?

[C70rol in reply to Jaybrooke]

Hi jaybrooke, no I don't have any discomfort in my jaw or roof of my mouth. Thanks for asking though. I am so heartened but all the many caring people on this forum.

Struggling with the many difficulties that Hashimotos gives you can be so wearying !!!!

[hunny59]

I've been using an organic remineralising tooth powder for the last 8 months after becoming severely disheartened at the amount of crap in most commercial toothpastes. I've found that my teeth are much less sensitive nowadays and also (coincidentally and marvellously) a couple of shades lighter

[C70rol in reply to hunny59]

That sounds interesting , could you give me some more information about the powder please, and where it can be purchased. I am certainly not very happy with the colour of my teeth either. they have discoloured quite a bit over the past couple of years !

If you wish, hunny59, you can PM me with the information?