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Now there is a way for us to easily and effectively treat sensitive teeth while you are at the studio. Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief with Pro-Argin Technology is the newest option available to treat dentin (exposed root structure) sensitivity.

Sensitive toothpaste with potassium salts for daily use work by building up a protective layer in the dentin. This however, takes time and pain triggers can still reach the nerves via open tubules in the dentin. Professional desensitizating products work by occluding or blocking these open tubules.

Arginine, an amino acid naturally found in saliva and calcium carbonate in the Pro-Argin technology bind to the dentin surface, attracting a calcium rich layer into the dentin tubules to effectively plug and seal them. The result is immediate and the relief last about four weeks. To help maintain the desensitizing cover you can utilize high fluoride toothpaste dispensed at the studio.

If you have sensitive teeth ask one of the staff at Dr. Gatti’s Advanced Dental Studio to review what options may work best for you.