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Dental: besides gum grafting and using sensitive type toothpaste could composite resin placed on teeth decrease its sensitivity?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Probably not: Composite resins have been associated with increased not decreased dental sensitivity. Read this for sensitive teeth strategies: http://www.livescience.com/44377-sensitive-teeth.html

Answered 7/30/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Of course: A properly placed composite filling will last for years and will decrease tooth sensitivity by pre-sealing of dentine with a resin-bonding agent.

Answered 8/5/2015

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