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What are the treatment options for sensitive teeth?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 34-year-old female with a height of 5 feet and a weight of around 158.73 pounds. I had sensitive teeth, so the doctor suggested to fill them. But due to the pandemic, I could not go to the dentist. I use medicated toothpaste. The doctor also prescribed me a Clohex mouth wash for 15 days. Please help me to get rid of the sensitivity.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

To eliminate sensitivity immediately, you need to do warm salt water rinsing a couple of times a day. That will help keep dental infections at bay. You will need to get large cavities filled. Small cavities can be prevented from further progression by using anti-decay toothpaste, which I can suggest based on where you are getting sensitivity in the upper or lower tooth?

I would help to resolve your issue and recommend suitable anti-decay toothpaste to arrest dental caries from progressing further.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at icliniq.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your response.

I have sensitivity in my lower teeth.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

If sensitivity is in the lower front teeth, you can use a Potassium Nitrate toothpaste. The toothpaste brands will vary locally. You can order online or buy from a pharmacy. The main element should be Potassium Nitrate 5 percent. It would be best if you brushed only once daily at night and in the morning, you can use regular toothpaste.

Secondly, if the molar (back) teeth are sensitive, it needs to be filled (in almost 90 percent of the cases) because there will be caries in the molar surfaces. When you have time, at the earliest, get a dental check-up done for small or large fillings that might be causing your sensitivity.

I suggest you rinse your mouth with warm salt water five to six times daily. You may also start using a Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Monophosphate, or Sodium Flouride mouthwash at night. You can avoid Clohex (Chlorhexidine, Sodium Fluoride, and Zinc Chloride) mouthwash for a while, as long-term use causes tooth staining.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At June 24, 2022
Reviewed AtNovember 5, 2024

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