Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening, Enamel Strengthening Toothpaste, 4 Oz, Pack of 3

Which ingredient is the one that is helping protect your teeth against the acid erosion? Please don't spoil the surprise by going to the Sensodyne website just yet! I am a retired chemist with too much time on my hands, and I just had to know the answer to this question. OK, the information on the box of this toothpaste states that it "strengthens and re-hardens enamel to help protect against the effects of acid erosion" from liquids such as soda and wine, and acidic foods like tomatoes. Let's start with the inactive ingredients.INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SORBITOL? no, this is a sugar substitute. HYDRATED SILICA? no, this is an abrasive which helps remove plaque and stains. GLYCERINE? no, this is a humectant that keeps things moist. PEG-8? No, a thickener. COCAMIDOROPYL BETAINE? no, this is a foam booster and emulsifier. FLAVOR? I doubt it. TITANIUM DIOXIDE? no, this is a white pigment. XANTHAN GUM? thickening agent. SODIUM SACCHARIN? no, another sugar substitute, that I didn't think was being used these days. SODIUM HYDROXIDE? whitener. Well, the ingredient is not here, must be one of the "active ingredients".ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: POTASSIIUM NITRATE? The box specifically says this is for hypersensitivity. By the way, this chemical is also used in food preservation, fertilizers, rocket propellants, and gun powder. The major source in nature is bat guano found in caves. Hey, that's a nice little factoid! (If you're ever on Jeopardy).Well, that leaves us with the only other ingredient: FLOURIDE, the same fluoride that is found in almost every toothpaste and in just about the same amount. The box states this is for anti-cavity protection. SO......where is the ingredient that helps protect against acid erosion???? Turns out it IS the fluoride! I had to go to the website to find this out. Yes, the detail in the FAQ section states: "The sodium fluoride ion helps reverse the process (of acid erosion) by "re-mineralizing" the tooth enamel which has been previously damaged". "It re-hardens softened enamel by restoring lost minerals", IT DOES NOT PHYSICALLY REPAIR LOST ENAMEL". Does this sound contradictory to you? It does to me. It "restores the minerals" but does not "repair the lost enamel". HUH?DIRECTIONS FOR USE: The suggested method of use is equally strange, although perhaps logical. It suggests that we DO NOT brush immediately after eating or drinking acidic foods because that is when the teeth are softest. We are told to wait at least an hour, or better yet, brush BEFORE meals.CONCLUSION This has been fun (for me at least), and I will continue to use Sensodyne brand toothpaste, even knowing that it contains no special, secret ingredient that will magically restore my enamel to the condition it was in my youth. I guess it never did say that anyway. It is enough that this is very effective in diminishing the sensitivity I have, which of course is due to the acid erosion over the years. If it also "gently whitens" my teeth, that will be a plus.

I used to use Sensodyne and find this equally effective. In fact, since I've been using it (almost done with first tube), I don't remember the last time I dealt with that painful twinge in my gums from icy cold foods.I was a smoker for ten years, 8 years now a nonsmoker, so sensitive teeth have always been an issue for me. The moment I switch to a toothpaste that's not for sensitive teeth, I'm immediately remorseful.I like this product because it works well for me. Can't say I've noticed a difference in whitening (I'm a coffee drinker but always use a straw, lol) but I haven't really been watching for that.Happy with how this cleans, how it tastes (husband commented on fresh taste also), the way it freshens breath, and no sensitivity.Pricing with Subscribe and Save savings is a nice added bonus. Received the 3 tubes as advertised and described.Took some up close photos so you can have a look. Like the way the tube stands up on the cap. For some reason when my husband uses my toothpaste, he suddenly remembers to put the cap back on, lol... Bonus.Will continue to buy this and recommend it to others. Smile. Hope this is helpful!

I have the unfortunate luck to have very sensitive teeth that need some kind of tooth paste that will help with the discomfort. I also want my teeth to stay nice, white and healthy as we all do. Sensodyne fits all of these bills but it tends to be a bit expensive. One of the things I like about this is I can buy a 3 pack and get them for only around four dollars each. That’s about 30% lower than what I find in the stores near my home, so it’s definitely worth it to me. I like the texture of this particular toothpaste and the fact that it’s good for the enamel on my teeth. I also like that it prevents hot/cold discomfort for me. This is the only brand and preferably the only flavor/variety that I purchase in general.

Have been using this for several years now so I decided to just have it shipped automatically. Has a pleasant taste and texture and I haven't needed to re-whiten my teeth since using it regularly- about 3 years. Most importantly it has helped my tooth sensitivity. I forget how sensitive my teeth are without it, then every once in a while I will use a different toothpaste for a few weeks (usually while traveling) and the sensitivity comes back full force and Im glad to come home and use the pronamel. It is a little pricier than others, but I feel it works so much better that it makes it wholly worth the cost.

I really like this product. I tend to take my oral hygiene quite serious and this is one of the best toothpastes I have tried. I had some slight sensitivity when drinking cold thing on a certain tooth and thought I would give this a try to see if it stopped the sensitivity before doing anything else about it. I kid you not people, I used this for a few day and the sensitivity was gone! I have continued using this and have had no problems since. I like that this product whitens but also helps with sensitivity at the same time. I want my teeth to be white, I mean who doesn't but some products can be harsh and cause even greater discomfort. This is not the case with this product. It is a good balance of whitening and sensitivity control. Not to mention the mint flavor is very good as well. Would recommend!