Repeated bleaching caused Bernadette's teeth to become hypersensitive. She needed high doses of fluoride to treat it, normally a three-step process. Sabates offered her an easier way, with prescription toothpaste. They have five times the amount of fluoride as regular pastes. Doctor Sabates says they can help people whose teeth are hypersensitive to hot or cold, which have dry mouth, wear braces, or have tooth or root decay.
Prevention is the key to the dental profession.
For Bernadette, bleaching and brushing are now a breeze. I didn't have any sharp, sharp pain. Dentists say the only downside to prescription toothpaste is the price. There are several different kinds of prescription toothpastes, but their high fluoride dosage is not recommended for children under the age of six. This site is best viewed with Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator .