Saltwater's decent, but honestly it never did much for my kiddo. We tried softer brushes too, and yeah, they helped a bit... but the real game changer was switching toothpaste. Turns out some of the whitening or tartar control ones were way too harsh. Once we swapped to a gentler formula (no fancy additives), sensitivity dropped noticeably. Might be worth checking what's in your toothpaste before blaming the brush? Just a thought.
Have you tried any toothpaste specifically labeled for sensitive teeth? I had a similar issue a while back, and switching to one of those gentle sensitivity formulas made a huge difference. Saltwater rinses were okay for temporary relief, but the toothpaste change was what really helped long-term. Maybe check if your current paste has sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)—that stuff can be pretty irritating for some people... might be worth a shot?
Switching toothpaste definitely helps, but it can take a bit of trial and error to find the right one. I went through a few brands before noticing any real improvement... hang in there, you'll figure it out soon enough.
Switching toothpaste helped me a bit too, but honestly, I found it wasn't the whole answer for me. My gums were still super sensitive, especially after adjustments at the ortho. I tried saltwater rinses for a while—my grandma swears by them—but they only seemed to help temporarily. Plus, let's be real... who wants to gargle salty water twice a day? Not exactly my idea of fun.
Then I moved on to those OTC gels. You know, the ones that numb your gums a little? They worked okay at first, but I didn't love how numb my mouth felt afterward. Eating dinner with half your mouth feeling like it's asleep is not something I'd recommend, haha.
Eventually, someone suggested switching toothbrushes instead of just toothpaste. I'd been using a regular soft-bristle brush, but I switched to one of those ultra-soft brushes (the kind they market as "gum care" or whatever). Surprisingly, that made more difference than anything else I'd tried. Maybe it was just coincidence or timing... who knows?
Now I'm curious—has anyone else noticed if their toothbrush type affects gum sensitivity as much as toothpaste does? Or am I just imagining things here?
I switched to one of those ultra-soft brushes too, and honestly, it made a noticeable difference for me. Toothpaste helped a bit, but the brush change was way more impactful. Those gels were okay, but yeah, the numbness was weird—felt like I'd just left the dentist every night, lol. Have you tried store-brand ultra-soft brushes? They're cheaper and seem just as good as the fancy ones... my wallet definitely appreciates it.
