I cant fix my teeth sensitivity. What do I do? ” - FindaTopDoc Using toothpaste for sensitive teeth might not help if the reason for the sensitivity is not addressed Try to see your dentist for an exam and X rays to verify what is causing the sensitivity In some instances the problem can be also related to your diet - acidic diet can cause generalized tooth sensitivity
My child accidentally ate toothpaste. What should I do? ” - FindaTopDoc Swallowing toothpaste can cause stomach upset as well as other health issues if done consistently If you notice her doing this often, switching to a non-fluoridated tooth paste would be a good idea When you see her swallow the fluoridated toothpaste, you can have her drink a glass of milk which will bind to the fluoride she just swallowed
Skin is shedding on the inside of my mouth (my cheeks). - FindaTopDoc The clinical appearance is that the lining of the cheek appears to be sloughing off The most common cause appears to be a correlation with a new toothpaste that they are using I have found most of the time it is a toothpaste that features tartar control as one of the benefits of using this particular toothpaste There are many brands available
Is it bad to leave toothpaste on your teeth overnight? ” - FindaTopDoc Great questions because it has two big pieces: 1 Depending on the abrasion index of the toothpaste which is nowhere to be found on the tube (which it really should be), you should never leave an abrasive paste with index over 100 in your mouth It can be detrimental especially if you are a grinder It becomes like sandpaper destroying your
Can you leave Sensodyne on teeth overnight? ” - FindaTopDoc Absolutely! You can think of toothpaste as a medicine The longer that your teeth are exposed to it, the longer the medicinal effects of the toothpaste have to work Leaving the Sensodyne on your teeth if perfectly fine :)
Can I use Sensodyne if I dont have sensitive teeth? ” - FindaTopDoc It's toothpaste, with a flavoring agent for breath, and the worst it will do is prevent any possible future sensitivity And, if you consider lightening your teeth, it'll prevent them from becoming sensitive
Dealing with Lupus Mouth Sores - FindaTopDoc The toothpaste additive may cause oral lesions to some people Trauma to the Mouth: Any kind of trauma to the mouth such excessive brushing, accidentally biting one's cheek, and chewing hard or sharp food items can cause sensitivity to the gums leading to mouth ulcers
Bentonite Clay: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects - FindaTopDoc Bentonite clay can help remove these toxins out of the body by binding with them on the gums, tongue, or around the teeth This process takes place before these harmful substances enter the body and make the person sick Bentonite clay can be used as an oral prophylaxis by making it as a part of your natural toothpaste
Is it okay to use Sensodyne for children? ” - FindaTopDoc Quick answer: a toothpaste is only as good as it is used, and for children, sensodyne is fine (especially if they can expectorate) Dr Sidney D Price Pediatric Dentistry Columbus, OH
Should you rinse with salt water before or after brushing - FindaTopDoc Unless you have gum disease (periodontal disease) rinsing your mouth with salt water is unnecessary Some people will mix a little salt with sodium bicarbonate to produce a toothpaste Arm and Hammer makes a toothpaste using similar ingredients If you live in a very hot climate, be sure you have enough salt intake to compensate for sweating