Tom's of Maine, Natural Rapid Relief Sensitive Toothpaste, Natural Toothpaste, Sensitive Toothpaste, Fresh Mint, 4 Ounce, (Pack of 2)

I am so glad Tom's of Maine now makes a Rapid Relief Sensitive toothpaste. Prior to this, I was using the Whole Care toothpaste which is great, but doesn't address a targeted concern. I am a dental assistant so I have a lot of experience both work related and personal when it comes to tooth sensitivity. I like that this toothpaste came with a little pamphlet inside explaining what it is that causes it, as well as how this toothpaste addresses the issue. So basically the dentin (soft tissue of the tooth) that's usually covered by your gums is exposed. There's a number of things that can cause this to happen ranging from improper brushing, to bruxisim (teeth grinding). It causes recession (loss of gingiva) and exposes the dentin. The dentin has a bunch of teeny tiny holes that lead to the pulp (nerve of your tooth), and when things touch the dentin and get in those holes it causes sensitivity and sometimes pain. Now, unfortunately we can't re-grow our gingiva so we have to treat it as best we can. Some extreme cases patients will have a gingival graft which is basically a transplant where they will graft gum tissue to the exposed dentin to cover it back up again. For less extreme cases, the dentist will prescribe a fluoride toothpaste that has a high content of Potassium Nitrate. You will find these in toothpastes that directly target tooth sensitivity (Sensodyne, etc...). Tom's makes a version of sensitive toothpaste that contains Potassium Nitrate, here is the link to check it out on Amazon: Tom's Of Maine, Toothpaste, Sensitive, Antiplaque, Soothing Mint, 4 oz The potassium nitrate basically has an anesthetic effect where it numbs the area so you don't experience the sensitivity. This Rapid Relief says it actually creates a barrier, overtime, to plug the microscopic holes in the dentin. It will be interesting to see how long that takes, or if it even does anything. So far I have been using this toothpaste for a week and if I touch the exposed dentin I currently have, it is still very sensitive and slightly painful. This purchase includes TWO of the Rapid Relief Sensitive toothpastes, so it's a good deal. I hope they start selling this formula in stores, along with the other Tom's toothpastes.As far as tips I have for patients using this toothpaste, or any for sensitive teeth:* Make sure to brush for a minimum of one minute* Make sure you brush the areas where your teeth meet your gums, your gums are important too!* When you are done brushing, spit out the toothpaste and DO NOT RINSE your mouth. This removes the coating the toothpaste leaves over yourteeth and basically prevents the toothpaste from doing what it's supposed to do.* After brushing, wait a minimum of ten minutes before eating or drinking anything* In-between brushing you can take a small amount of this toothpaste on your finger and gently rub the area that's causing sensitivity. Again, this should be done for up to a minute if possible, and do not rinse, eat or drink for at least ten minutes afterwards.As always, makes sure you get a regular dental check-up at least once a year. If you have any questions please comment below, but I am NOT a doctor and cannot diagnose you and your symptoms. Comments should be questions about this specific toothpaste. I will do my best to answer them for you.*UPDATE*I've been using this toothpaste twice daily (morning and evening) for a month. This toothpaste has helped with eating and drinking cold items within the first week of use. Now, after four weeks of consistent use, it has also helped with sensitivity to touch. Before, the bristles of my toothbrush would cause discomfort so I would brush really slow and gentle in the area with recession/exposed dentin. Now I can brush normal and even when I touch the area with my finger and rub up and down there is NO PAIN (previously if I did this it would send what felt like lightning bolts of pain shooting through the area). This toothpaste really does seem to create a barrier by plugging the holes in the dentin instead of just numbing the area. I will definitely continue to purchase this toothpaste because it works miracles.

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Sensitive Teeth is no laughing matter. As we grow older good strong teeth reinforces our need and want t9 keep our teeth clean and well maintained. I have used every toothpaste, and I have decided that Tom’s Rapid Relief Toothpaste for sensitive teeth is the best.The toothpaste is made of natural ingredients and it tastes good. My teeth shine and are smooth after each use. I look forward to brushing my teeth twice a day. I always use a very soft toothbrush. There is no need to use a hard brush, after all what we want is a good set of teeth free of cavities.Recommended. prisrob 11-12-17

This is a pretty decent toothpaste. It's not sweet like many of the traditional commercial brands (Crest/Aim/Colgate, etc). However, it is very minty (peppermint extract), which gives me the feeling as if my mouth is cleaner than the pastes that are sweetened by saccharin and other chemicals.The sensitivity formula is not as impressive as it sounds on the box with the Arginine and Calcium Carbonate combo. Tom's seems to have more of a subtle effect. I've used toothpastes with potassium nitrates like Sensodyne, and those worked really well, it's just that I don't want the fluoride in my body anymore.I'm on my second tube now, and I have not had any pain sensitivity-related pain while using this Tom's product, so perhaps it just takes some time to build up on the tooth surface? I would definitely recommend trying it as a healthy alternative to toothpastes containing fluoride

Sensodyne wouldn't do the job. Colgate sensitive wouldn't work at all.Tom's Sensitive is great! This is the only sensitive toothpaste that actually worked for my cracked tooth. It didn't get rid of all the sensitivity, only about 50 percent at best, just enough to be able to eat and drink fairly normally.I lived with tooth pain for a year while the dentist tried to find the source. The tooth finally broke at the crack. After getting a crown, tooth pain is gone.

Tom's sensitive paste is hands down my go to! A little goes a long way, I definitely notice less sensitivity, I also pair it with an ultra soft toothbrush. When I stopped attacking my teeth with a vengeance and started brushing softly everything improved! Receding gums are not good!!

Like many of the reviewers here, I used potassium nitrate toothpastes, such as Sensodyne, for years with very little relief, if any at all. Then I heard about toothpastes with arginine and calcium carbonate that plug the tiny pores in our teeth to help prevent pain. The problem was finding them in the US. I've been ordering it from England and have had good success with this type of toothpaste. Now Toms of Maine is offering this same type of product here, so I decided to try it.I contacted the company to ask how much arginine was in it, so I would know how it compared to my other brand. Like the other brand, Toms of Maine Rapid Relief contains 8% arginine.I've been using Toms for about a month now with good results. The taste is very fresh and I like it. It's a little chalkier than standard toothpaste, but I'm okay with that. With this type of toothpaste, I can rub a little onto my teeth with my finger for quick relief, but with regular use I stay pain free.I would definitely recommend this toothpaste to anyone with sensitive teeth.