They wear it well

We are always taught to promote good oral hygiene in order to prevent gum disease and dental decay. But how much are we talking about tooth wear and how to prevent it?

I attended a workshop that had five consumers come to share their experience of having sensitive teeth and discuss products they had used in the past. As I sat and listened to how they were well versed in applying toothpaste directly to the sensitive area with their finger, I started to wonder if any of them knew why they had sensitive teeth?

None of the five I asked had been to a dental professional to have their sensitivity clinically diagnosed. I quote one of the consumers – ‘I thought having sensitive teeth was the same as having a headache – sometimes you have it and sometimes you don’t. Using sensitive toothpaste was like taking a paracetamol.’