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I have suffered from gum disease for years. Last two years, with delayed of dentist visits made it worth.
So I finally visited a periodontist; my former one moved from the area.
After a serious lecture about how my life depends on serious teeth cleaning, I underwent "Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing" where the gums tissue is pushed back (under Novocaine, of course) and even though I was told not to chew on the side treated they were still sensitive.
I was given a few very thin proxy brushes. I think even thinner than a toothpick, and was told to dip the brush in a Sensodyne toothpaste and spread between the gums. And leave it for the night. Not to rinse.
And.. it worked. I did it for two weeks, I think, and no longer sensitive teeth. For now..
XanaDUer2
(14,348 posts)I'm a rinser. I was told not to rinse my Sensodyne enamel toothpaste out. I'll try it. It'll be hard
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(48,977 posts)wryter2000
(47,552 posts)My teeth tend to be sensitive to cold. Sensodyne toothpaste seems to help.
pansypoo53219
(21,771 posts)on my teeth before bed + not rinsing + i saw the dentist a few months later + my gums had improved. yes. i never rinse anymore.