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Desensitizing Toothpastes
Posted by soumya | Posted in Dental Hygiene, Instructions | Posted on 27-07-2010
People experiencing sensitivity while eating or drinking hot or cold food or beverages due to worn tooth enamel or gum recession can be treated with desensitizing toothpaste.
Such toothpastes has compounds that block sensation from traveling from tooth surface to nerve endings. Their use should be restricted and not used in cases where patient is experiencing pain due to caries/ cavities or due to tooth fracture.
Use of desensitizing toothpaste in every situation of dental pain can mask the cause, neglecting the proper cause and aggravating the situation.
