Dallas, TX
A 32-year-old female asked:

Can stannous fluoride cause sensitivity in some ppl? my teeth/gums seem more sensitive w/new toothpaste, which has stannous instead of sodium fluoride

1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arnold Malerman
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Sensitivity: Sensitivity more likely to be to one of the inactive ingredients, not the fluoride. You may want to return to using your original toothpaste.
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