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- My child accidentally ate toothpaste. What should I do? ” - FindaTopDoc
Swallowing toothpaste can cause stomach upset as well as other health issues if done consistently If you notice her doing this often, switching to a non-fluoridated tooth paste would be a good idea When you see her swallow the fluoridated toothpaste, you can have her drink a glass of milk which will bind to the fluoride she just swallowed
- Is it bad to leave toothpaste on your teeth overnight? ” - FindaTopDoc
Great questions because it has two big pieces: 1 Depending on the abrasion index of the toothpaste which is nowhere to be found on the tube (which it really should be), you should never leave an abrasive paste with index over 100 in your mouth It can be detrimental especially if you are a grinder It becomes like sandpaper destroying your
- I cant fix my teeth sensitivity. What do I do? ” - FindaTopDoc
Using toothpaste for sensitive teeth might not help if the reason for the sensitivity is not addressed Try to see your dentist for an exam and X rays to verify what is causing the sensitivity In some instances the problem can be also related to your diet - acidic diet can cause generalized tooth sensitivity
- Can you leave Sensodyne on teeth overnight? ” - FindaTopDoc
Absolutely! You can think of toothpaste as a medicine The longer that your teeth are exposed to it, the longer the medicinal effects of the toothpaste have to work Leaving the Sensodyne on your teeth if perfectly fine :)
- Skin is shedding on the inside of my mouth (my cheeks). - FindaTopDoc
The clinical appearance is that the lining of the cheek appears to be sloughing off The most common cause appears to be a correlation with a new toothpaste that they are using I have found most of the time it is a toothpaste that features tartar control as one of the benefits of using this particular toothpaste There are many brands available
- Can I use Sensodyne if I dont have sensitive teeth? ” - FindaTopDoc
It's toothpaste, with a flavoring agent for breath, and the worst it will do is prevent any possible future sensitivity And, if you consider lightening your teeth, it'll prevent them from becoming sensitive
- Is it okay to use Sensodyne for children? ” - FindaTopDoc
Quick answer: a toothpaste is only as good as it is used, and for children, sensodyne is fine (especially if they can expectorate) Dr Sidney D Price Pediatric Dentistry Columbus, OH
- Can brushing your teeth help a toothache? ” - FindaTopDoc
Brushing your teeth can definitely keep toothaches away, or help with overall sensitivity if you are brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, but it will more than likely not solve the issue of why your one tooth is hurting It the pain remains I would recommend seeing a dentist in order to get to the root cause of why that tooth is hurting
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