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Relief Measures in Hypersensitive Teeth:

Desensitizing toothpaste: The active ingredients present like potassium nitrate or Strontium chloride are helpful in sealing of microtubules present in the exposed dentine like exposed nerve root surface because of toothbrush abrasion. It is advisable that the desensitizing toothpaste should be used under advice of dental specialist. It is not safe for children.

Hypersensitivity of teeth is wide spread among all categories of persons in some persons it is a chronic condition causing hot and cold foods sensitivity. The problem is associated with receding of gums. The gum tissues provide a protective cover around the nerve roots of teeth. With the receding of gum tissues, the nerve roots are now exposed due to absence of enamel protection. There are numerous minute dentine tubules leading to the nerve center situated in the tooth pulp.

Mouth wash is a pleasantly flavoured antibacterial solution, which is available in 150 to 175 ml bottle. Two teaspoonfuls of the solution is to be poured in 150 ml of warm water and gargled repeatedly so that bacteria present in the mouth are exposed to the antibacterial action of the mouthwash which is effective for 8 hours. Thus use of mouth wash in the morning and in the evening after meals keeps the oral cavity free from bacterial activities.

Electric toothbrush has been developed keeping in mind the various technological advances made in miniature electronics, mechanical field and sturdy plastic articles, affecting economy in by mass scale production, so that the new innovations are within the reach of common man for using it. It consists of a sealed chamber housing the motor making oscillating motion and with 12 volts rechargeable cell. The unit comes with superior quality two brush head attachments. Once started the operation lasts for 2 minutes during which the internal and external surfaces of teeth can be cleaned.