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Apr 25, 2011

YOU are suffering from a severe case of sensitivity. I recommend that you change your toothbrush to Oral-B toothbrush with soft to medium bristles. You also need to change the way you brush your teeth. Hold your toothbrush with a thumb and forefinger; the rest of the fingers are just for support.

Dear Doctor,
For about six months, whenever I take any Vitamin C foods such as fruits and juice, as well as soda, my teeth become so sensitive that a toothbrush irritates them. They feel ticklish when I brush or hiss. I have always used a combination of Colgate, a two-in-one Theramed toothpaste and mouthwash, however, after a visit to a dentist, I was advised to use Sensodyne, but the problem persisted. I feel uncomfortable. Help.
James

Dear James,
YOU are suffering from a severe case of sensitivity. I recommend that you change your toothbrush to Oral-B toothbrush with soft to medium bristles. You also need to change the way you brush your teeth. Hold your toothbrush with a thumb and forefinger; the rest of the fingers are just for support.

Do not apply too much force, but brush for a longer time. It is like polishing a table with a soft cloth and not sandpaper.

The problem with the bristles of some of the toothbrushes is that they are not rounded at the tip.

Sensodyne is the right toothpaste. Brush with it, take a little bit on your forefinger and massage it on the sides of your teeth for a minute. Rinse once and do not eat, drink or rinse for an hour.

Do it after breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop drinking fizzy drinks and citric acid juices. If you have to use a straw, do not whoosh it in your mouth. Get class five-glass ionomer fillings to reduce the sensitivity and prevent further damage by toothbrush abrasion.

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