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I'm using desensitiving toothpaste..when will the pain go away?

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Give it time: Depends on what's causing the pain. If roots of teeth exposed, topical Fluoride may help. If you have hot or cold sensitivity, may be cavities. If gums receding, may be gum infection or over-brushing. Toothpaste will not treat infection. See your dentist to find out why teeth are sensitive, and if desensitizing toothpaste is appropriate.

Answered 3/13/2020

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Dental pain: If the pain isn't subsiding from the use of the toothpaste there may be something more serious going on with your tooth. The tooth may have a crack associated with it or a filling that you have done. There may be recurrent decay that needs to be addressed. I recommend you visit your dentist and have him evaluate the area to keep it from becoming more serious.

Answered 4/4/2013

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What pain??: If your teeth are sensitive from hot or cold that should help if not trey a mixture of alfalfa, dandelion & horsetail equal amount. Make a paste with water and rinse in the sensitive area. If this is a throbbing pain it might be a nerve problem check with your dentist.

Answered 9/25/2015

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5 to 7 days: It can take 5 to 7 days for sensitivity to go away. You can get prescription dose toothpastes that can work faster.

Answered 4/3/2013

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Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

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Many possibilities.: Some tooth pain can be improved by desensitizing toothpaste. If so, you could see an improvement within days that might continue to improve over weeks or months. Also make sure you are not brushing too aggressively (which causes sensitivity). You could also have a larger issue. It's critical to determine the cause if you want to cure the pain. Review possibilities with your dentist.

Answered 4/6/2013

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

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Hmmmm?: Unfortunately there is no answer to that one. What's causing the sensitivity? How many teeth? Which desensitizing toothpaste? Depending upon your specific circumstances, it make take weeks, months or never. Was it recommended by your dentist or something you just started on your own. Discuss these issues with a dentist in person for a better answer to your question.

Answered 4/4/2013

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Sensitivity Reductio: It is usually about ten days, however the sensitivity upon brushing should be immediate from your previous toothpaste.

Answered 4/4/2013

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Dr. Rod Zimmerman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends: Origin of pain can be from nerve (pulp) or associated with gum (periodontal). If a root of tooth is exposed, the tooth may be sensitive, and desensitizing toothpaste may take months to alleviate sensitivity. However if one has a cavity involving the nerve of the tooth, tooth needs to be treated (root canal), desensitizing med will not alleviate your pain.

Answered 2/9/2015

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