I think I'm allergic to toothpaste for sensitive teeth - what do I do?

I have sensitive teeth and therefore can only use a toothpaste specifically for sensitivity, however, all the toothpastes I%26#039;ve tried (sensodyne, colgate for sensitive teeth, etc) leave redness around my lips after I brush my teeth - even though it goes away in several minutes, it leaves a burning sensation and sort of bleaches my skin, so I%26#039;m assuming I%26#039;m allergic to this type of toothpaste. I don%26#039;t get any reaction when using a regular toothpaste, but then I don%26#039;t get the benefits tootpaste for sensitive teeth provides. I%26#039;m not sure what to do and would appreciate some advice.

I think I%26#039;m allergic to toothpaste for sensitive teeth - what do I do?
I suggest going to your dentist is a good idea, he/she can prescribe something good for you. Don%26#039;t throw away your toothpaste yet though, since you do not know exactly what is going on yet! Try using a regular toothpaste, don%26#039;t use too much of it and don%26#039;t brush too hard...





Good Luck!
Reply:u should stop using medicated toothpaste first. go for a herbal treat r try an ayurvedic toothpaste it wont have any sideeffects.
Reply:Try an herbal or organic toothpaste and see if there are any side effects from that.





Also, using a baking soda paste could prove to be effective since it would contain just a few ingredients.
Reply:When mother Nature has provided us with such a simple and easy treatment to cure diseases and even to avoid them we all must follow the instructions given by her. These Therapies only help Nature to cure us. Let us not ignore Nature in our mad pursuit of science. THIS NATURE%26#039;S %26#039;DO IT YOURSELF%26#039; ACUPRESSURE THERAPY ITSLEF IS A SCIENCE AND NOT A MATTER OF BELIEF. Try this Therapy sincerely and regularly for at least 15 days and observe its wonderful and amazing result.





Dental care %26amp; mouth care.








After every meal, chew a little salt and gargle with water. Soft brush can be used to clean the particles caught between the teeth and the gums. Make it habit to clean the teeth every morning and before retiring to bed. In India, people use thin twig of a Babul, Banyan or a Neem tree (known as Datoon) as a brush. First it is to be crushed to make it soft and then use it like a brush. It is advisable to us a Datoon of Babul, Banyan or Neem tree at least once a day.





It is reported by experienced dentists that tooth pastes available in the marked are not much effective. Instead, the following tooth powder or paste which can be easily made at home has been found quite useful for the care of gums and teeth :





1. Tooth Powder : Mixture of finely ground alum powder 40% and rock salt or regular salt powder 60%. For better results, a few drops of lemon may be added. In case of dental problems, adding a little of %26#039;Sudarshan%26#039; (a bitter Ayrvedic powder is also recommended.





2. Tooth-paste : For dental problems like bleeding, pyorrhoea, toothache,gingivitis, etc. make a paste of





50% alum powder


10% rock salt or table salt powder


10% Sudarshan powder (an Ayurvedic preparation)


15% edible oil (unrefined)


10% glycerine tanic acid


5% camphor.





The paste made of this mixture can be massaged on the teeth and gums in the morning and evening with fingers. It ca be packed in collapsible tubes/jars and used, as tooth-paste.





3. Even massaging the gums with a mixture of 70% unrefined edible oil (seasame or groundnut or coconut), 15% glycerine tanic acid and 15% fine powder of rock salt or table salt is useful for good, healthy teeth and gums. Make it a daily habit. Please not that healthy gums are more useful than sparkling white teeth.





4. Mouth Freshener : Gargling with a lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water, freshens the mouth. Take a quarter of a lemon, massage it on teeth and gums and then gargle with water. Even chewing of mango, tulsi or betel leaves after meals is good, and so it is advised in India.





5. Exercises for teeth : Keep the lips closed. Pound the upper teeth on lower teeth for 30 to 40 times twice a day. Then massage the saliva on gums with the tongue. That will ensure proper blood circulation in teeth and increase the life of healthy teeth and gums.