I don’t remember ever NOT being scared of the dentist. For me, it has been a massive fear that started in my youth.
“Apparently” I have sensitive teeth. And lots of nerves. Oh, and I don’t freeze very well.
Add to that “thin enamel” and I was in the dentist chair a lot when I was a kid.
And my dentist . . well- we had some issues.
At 25 I found a dentist who was finally able to work through some of the issues with me (including a heavy dose of ativan and a monster stuffed teddy that I was able to squeeze) With her help I am now actually able to sit through an appointment without bolting for the door, but I still do whimper the whole time.
You know the sound – that whiney weep you do in the back of your throat?
Or the high pitched squeal when a nerve in your tooth gets strung a bit much?
Tooth pain hurts in a way that overwhelms your soul.
So now, at 39 (eek) I am still suffering with sensitive teeth (and continued dentist anxiety) I started using “sensitive” toothpaste about 6years ago to deal with the discomfort. It is a staple in my bathroom drawer and if I miss a few days using it, I get that sensitive ache back again.
But my problem – while the sensitive toothpaste I use helps to dull the pain, it doesn’t have the same fresh and minty taste that a regular toothed paste has.
I would often have to brush TWICE – once for the clean & once for the relief.
Colgate has a new Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste out and wants to give YOU the chance to test it. It shields and repairs teeth for long lasting protection (yay) and can also be used for instant relief by applying it directly to the affected tooth and massaging for 1 minute.
And it taste FRESH with none of those weird lingering aftertastes that other relief toothpastes have.
Give it a try and see for yourself! AND, if you do, you can be entered to WIN a NESPRESSO® U Pure Orange coffee machine and one (1) gift basket containing a 1 year supply of Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief products.
I am off to have a hot cup of coffee, WITHOUT the tooth ache this morning!
The Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Challenge encourages sensitive teeth sufferers to:
- Sign up for a free sample of CSPR toothpaste here (only 1 sample per house hold). TRY the product
- Rub the toothpaste directly on the sensitive tooth with your fingertip and gently massage for 1 minute
- Eat or drink something that triggers your tooth sensitivity, and discover the instant relief and freshness of Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief.
- REVIEW the toothpaste online for a chance to win one (1) NESPRESSO® U Pure Orange coffee machine and one (1) gift basket containing a 1 year supply of Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief products
“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.”