Sensodyne Repair and Protect

Ever since Sensodyne Repair and Protect launched, it’s been my most recommended toothpaste by far. When patients have healthy teeth with no concerns, I tell them they can use whatever toothpaste they like. But the moment someone mentions sensitivity? That’s when I write down “Sensodyne Repair and Protect.”

What I love about this toothpaste is its versatility. I don’t just tell patients to brush with it twice daily – I recommend using it as a targeted treatment too. Apply a small amount directly to the sensitive area with your finger, like an ointment, and leave it on for a couple minutes before rinsing.

Do this consistently for two weeks, and when these patients return for follow-ups, the vast majority tell me their sensitivity has either dramatically improved or disappeared entirely.

This toothpaste tackles sensitivity at its source. When protective enamel wears away, it exposes microscopic channels called dentin tubules that lead straight to your tooth’s nerve center. Every sip of something hot or cold travels through these channels, causing that sharp pain we all know.

Sensodyne Repair and Protect works by building a protective layer over and within these exposed tubules, sealing off the pathways to your nerves. The NovaMin technology actually helps restore a natural, mineral-rich layer similar to your tooth’s natural structure (4) – it doesn’t just mask pain, it repairs.

The feedback is consistently remarkable. One patient told me she hadn’t enjoyed a cold drink in two years, but after my two-week protocol, she ordered an iced latte without thinking about it. Beyond sensitivity relief, it offers cavity protection and can restore natural whiteness with regular use.

After more than a decade of recommending this toothpaste, I can confidently say it’s helped countless patients get back to enjoying life without wincing at every sip or bite. It works both as daily protection and targeted treatment – one tube that delivers real, lasting results.