Santos Tackling Tooth Pain (NAPSA)—Good newsfor the 82 percent of people who experience dental sensitivity: It’s easily treated in the dentist’s office and at home. Sensitivity can come from tooth whitening, enamel erosion due to acidic sodas and sports drinks (even sugar-free varieties), orthodontic procedures, hard toothbrushes, teeth clenching andperiodontal disease. To help, you can ask your dentist to clean and polish your teeth Early treatment can keep a cavity from becoming a major pain and expense. with a paste containing an ingredient made of natural elements found in teeth (calcium, phosphate andsilica) that can immediately relieve sensitivity by forming a mineral layer barrier on the tooth’s surface. The paste, NUPRO Sensodyne Prophylaxis Paste with NovaMin, blocks nerve endings from receiving stimulus that triggers sensitivity. In addition to the dental office treatment, your dentist may pre- scribe the take-home Sensodyne NUPROProfessional Toothpaste to add a remineralization treatment for healthier and stronger teeth. You don’t haveto let sensitivity or fear of pain keep you from regular dental checkups and a healthy, pain-free smile.
