Sensodyne Search 3.5 Toothbrush (Light Blue)

Sensodyne Search 3.5 Toothbrush (Light Blue) is a compact soft toothbrush that is designed for people with sensitive teeth. This Sensodyne toothbrush features gentle round filament ends to help prevent gum damage. Its slim neck affords easy access to all areas of the mouth and its handle provides a comfortable grip. It is recommended that toothbrushes are placed every 3 months

Product Features:

Compact Head: With gentle round filament ends, to help prevent gum damage

Slim Neck: For Easy access to all areas of the mouth

Broad Handle: For a comfortable grip

Main causes of sensitivity

Enamel is the hard outermost surface of the tooth. Although it's harder than any other substance in the body, over time it can gradually wear away causing teeth to appear yellow and dull. Enamel wear can also lead to tooth sensitivity.

Enamel wear can be caused by:

Tooth Grinding

Do you grind your teeth, either at night or during the day? If so, you may be wearing down the enamel, which over time can expose the underlying dentine.

Tooth Brushing

If you brush too frequently or too hard, eventually your tooth enamel may be worn away or you could develop receding gums.

To prevent this ask your dentist or hygienist for advice on the best tooth brushing technique and oral hygiene routine for you, and try using a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Acid Erosion

Over time, acidic foods and drinks can cause your tooth enamel to wear down - this is called acid erosion. Acidic foods and drinks include fruit and fruit juices, carbonated drinks, black coffee or tea, wine, and anything that tastes sharp such as ketchup or salad dressing. As few as four acidic 'challenges' throughout the day can put your enamel at risk from acid erosion, also known as acid wear. If your tooth enamel is at risk of acid erosion, talk to your dentist or hygienist:

• Ask for advice on the best tooth brushing technique and oral hygiene routine for you
• Ask for dietary advice, and how best to help protect your teeth against the effects of acid erosion.
• Brush twice a day with Pronamel, which has an optimised fluoride formulation that is clinically proven to help protect enamel from acid erosion.

Gum Health and Sensitivity

Healthy gums are essential for healthy teeth. Gum recession is one of the leading causes of tooth sensitivity. Overly frequent or aggressive tooth brushing, long term gum disease (gingivitis or periodontal disease) and even ageing can contribute to gum recession. As the gums recede, the underlying dentine can gradually become exposed over time.

Do Tooth Whitening Treatments Cause Sensitivity?

The sensitivity which can be experienced during and after professional whitening treatments is different from dentine hypersensitivity. Dentine hypersensitivity is a common and painful condition of the teeth which can arise when the dentine of the tooth becomes exposed (typically as a result of gingival recession or tooth wear). However, in the case of whitening treatments, the bleaching component of the treatments is believed to penetrate the tooth, causing sensitivity.

Sensodyne True White, with its unique ultra-low abrasivity formula, is the latest breakthrough in whitening for sensitive teeth. It has a unique ultra-low abrasivity formula that is 10 times less abrasive than many everyday whitening toothpastes and it is clinically proven to gently whiten whilst minimising the wear to sensitive areas of the teeth.