Best OTC Choices in Toothpaste, Sensitive Gums/Teeth
Some people require a toothpaste that is gentler on their teeth and gums than regular formulations. Here are Money’s picks for the best toothpastes for sensitive mouths. Our choices also include a brand of tooth-whitening strips that emphasize sensitivity.
The selections were chosen by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.
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Active Ingredients
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Important Points
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#6
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Arm & Hammer Sensitive Teeth and Gums | Potassium nitrate Sodium fluoride |
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#2
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Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief | Calcium carbonate Arginine Sodium monofuorophosphate |
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#3
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Crest Sensi-Stop Strips | Glycerin Dipotassium Oxalate Carbomer Sodium Hydroxide |
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#8
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Hello Sensitivity Relief | Potassium nitrate Sodium fluoride |
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#9
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Oral-B Sensitivity & Gum Calm | Stannous fluoride Sodium fluoride Eugenol |
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#4
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Parodontax Extra Fresh | Sodium bicarbonate Glycerin Sodium fluoride |
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#1
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Sensodyne Pronamel | Potassium nitrate Sodium fluoride |
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#7
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Sensodyne Repair and Protect | Stannous fluoride |
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#5
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Tom's of Maine Rapid Relief Sensitive Toothpaste | Arginine bicarbonate Benzyl alcohol Calcium carbonate Hydrated silica |
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