"I mostly assumed my sensitivity was enamel-related because acidic food seems to trigger it more."
Yeah, acidic foods can definitely wear down enamel over time, making sensitivity worse. Pronamel might help since it's specifically formulated to strengthen enamel against acid erosion. But have you considered your brushing technique too? Brushing too hard or using a stiff-bristled brush can actually contribute to gum recession and sensitivity. Switching to a softer brush and easing up on pressure made a noticeable difference for me... might be worth a try alongside the toothpaste switch.
Acidic foods definitely get me too, but honestly, I found my sensitivity improved more once I started flossing regularly. My dentist said trapped plaque buildup near the gums was actually making things worse—who knew, right? Pronamel's decent, but switching up my flossing habits seemed to make a bigger difference for me personally. Might be something else to think about if toothpaste alone isn't cutting it...
That's interesting about flossing...never thought plaque buildup could make sensitivity worse. Did your dentist say anything specific about the type of floss? Like, is regular string floss good enough, or do those water flossers actually help more with sensitivity? I've been using Sensodyne for months now, and it's okayish, but I'm wondering if maybe I've overlooked something basic like flossing properly.
"Did your dentist say anything specific about the type of floss? Like, is regular string floss good enough, or do those water flossers actually help more with sensitivity?"
My dentist didn't push one type over another, but personally I've found water flossers gentler on sensitive gums. Regular floss sometimes irritated mine, making sensitivity worse. Switching to a water flosser helped noticeably—less inflammation, less sensitivity overall. Sensodyne's decent, but pairing it with better flossing habits made the real difference for me. Might be worth trying out...
