Right after delivery, I thought my teeth sensibility to some foods was due to change in my hormones. But, it persisted for months and I was still very aware of my food intake. A slice of warm apple pie with ice cream was tricky to eat, and this mama wasn’t going to quit her indulgences so I continued to maneuver my food and avoid key areas in my mouth. Don’t ask, you just feel it.

Then I remembered that my husband was already using a toothpaste specifically for his teeth sensitivity and I decided to give it a try. Although, his toothpaste wasn’t made by Colgate or Crest it was still made by a leader brand.  So, it should be okay, right?

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I couldn’t (and still can’t) pass that interesting taste that only made me want to brush my teeth again (with regular toothpaste) to remove the after taste in my mouth. That was the first time I picture myself as old. This must be the price of aging and thought I was doomed.

So I stopped using it and went back to my sensitivity issues and my old toothpaste.

Luckily, I tried another toothpaste, but this time it was my familiar brand, Colgate. I got the Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Whitening.

I tried it and immediately the taste was so much better. In fact, almost as close to my regular toothpaste in flavour and texture. I still wonder why I didn’t even think of trying another brand before. I guess I just assumed these kind of formula were all the same, but they are not. And, I’m very happy for this discovery, my teeth sensitivity days are over. I can start indulging in the food I want without self aware of my silly mouth movements. After two weeks, I feel I regained my confidence towards my old eating habits. I even tried a warm apple pie with ice cream on top at my last ladies’ night out.

If you have sensitive teeth, I strongly recommend you to give Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief a try, you will barely notice you made a change, only your teeth. And if you do try it, I would also recommend pairing it with the Colgate 360 Pro-Relief toothbrush, it’s soft on your gums but its design is tough on the tricky areas.

For more information regarding this product, here’s some good piece of literature:
Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief (CSPR) toothpaste is formulated to shield and repair sensitive teeth for long-lasting protection (with regular use). Most other sensitivity toothpastes contain potassium nitrate, which primarily numbs the tooth nerve, masking the pain of tooth sensitivity, and will take 2 weeks of use before relief is delivered. Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste works by plugging the channels that lead to the sensitive tooth nerves, to block the pain. With regular use, it builds a long-lasting protective barrier that acts like a seal against sensitivity.

Disclosure: I am part of the Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Blogger Campaign with Mom Central Canada and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.