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SAMPLE REQUESTS
- How can
I receive patient samples of Sensodyne and/or ProNamel toothpastes?
- Can I purchase
samples of Sensodyne and/or ProNamel toothpastes?
SENSODYNE TOOTHPASTE
- What is the active ingredient
in Sensodyne toothpaste for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity?
- Which type of fluoride
is in Sensodyne-F toothpastes, and what is its concentration?
- How does a dentin hypersensitivity
toothpaste reduce the patients’ pain?
- What are the directions
for use?
- Why is it important for
patients to brush with Sensodyne twice a day, everyday?
- Why shouldn’t Sensodyne
be "dabbed" on?
- Is Sensodyne safe to use
every day?
- Why does Sensodyne offer
eight different formulations?
- With so many different
formulations of Sensodyne, I’m confused about which one
to recommend.
- How abrasive is Sensodyne?
- Which Sensodyne formulations
do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate?
- Do you have a Sensodyne
formulation that does not have fluoride or sodium lauryl sulphate
in it?
- What are the non-medicinal
ingredients in Sensodyne toothpaste?
- Which sweeteners are used
in Sensodyne toothpaste?
- Is swallowing Sensodyne
harmful?
- Does the product contain
gluten or is the product manufactured at the same site as another
gluten containing product?
SENSODYNE TOOTHBRUSHES
- Can I purchase Sensodyne
toothbrushes for the dental office?
- Which retail stores carry
Sensodyne toothbrushes?
- What types of Sensodyne
toothbrushes are available in retail stores?
SENSODYNE FLOSS
- Can I purchase Sensodyne
floss for the dental office?
- Which retail stores carry
Sensodyne floss?
- What types of Sensodyne
floss are available in retail stores?
PRONAMEL TOOTHPASTE
- What are
the active ingredients in ProNamel toothpaste to help protect
against the effects of acid erosion and sensitivity?
- What are
the directions for use?
- Is ProNamel
safe to use every day?
- How abrasive
is ProNamel?
- Does ProNamel contain sodium
lauryl sulfate?
- What are the non-medicinal
ingredients in ProNamel toothpaste?
- Which sweeteners are used
in ProNamel toothpaste?
- Is swallowing ProNamel
harmful?
- Does the
product contain gluten or is the product manufactured at the
same site as another gluten containing product?
How
can I receive patient samples of Sensodyne and/or ProNamel toothpastes?
Sensodyne
and ProNamel
toothpaste samples are available to dentists and dental hygienists
currently practicing in a Canadian dental office. If there is
a GlaxoSmithKline Oral Healthcare representative visiting your
office on a regular basis, you can obtain samples from your representative.
If there is not a representative visiting your office, or you
are unsure as to who your representative is, please contact GlaxoSmithKline
Oral Healthcare at 1-800-268-5747.
Please note that all GlaxoSmithKline Oral Healthcare representatives
are required to speak to a dentist or hygienist in order to supply
samples.
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Can
I purchase samples of Sensodyne and/or ProNamel toothpastes?
Sensodyne
and ProNamel
toothpaste samples are not available for sale to dental or retail
offices. click here
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What is the active
ingredient in Sensodyne toothpaste for the treatment of dentin
hypersensitivity?
There are two types of Sensodyne toothpaste in Canada: Sensodyne-F
formulations and Sensodyne Original formula. These two variants
utilize different active ingredients for the treatment of dentin
hypersensitivity.
Sensodyne-F contains potassium nitrate 5% w/w,
as the desensitizing agent, and also contains fluoride for ongoing
caries prevention. Potassium nitrate inhibits repolarization of
sensory nerve endings, thereby reducing the pain response to stimulation.
The Sensodyne-F formulations include:
- Sensodyne-F Fresh Mint
- Sensodyne-F Whitening plus Tartar Fighting
- Sensodyne-F Ultra Fresh
- Sensodyne-F Revitalizing Whitening
- Sensodyne-F Brilliant Whitening
- Sensodyne-F Cool Mint Gel
- Sensodyne-F Baking Soda Clean
Sensodyne Original
formula contains strontium chloride 10% w/w. Strontium chloride
occludes the dentinal tubules, thereby reducing fluid flow and
dentin hypersensitivity pain. This formula does not contain fluoride.
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Which type of fluoride
is in Sensodyne-F toothpastes, and what is its concentration?
All Sensodyne-F toothpastes contain sodium fluoride, the majority
at a level of 0.243% by weight (Sensodyne-F Gel contains sodium
fluoride at a level of 0.24% by weight). The role of fluoride
in the formulations is for ongoing caries prevention. The sensitivity
relief ingredient in Sensodyne toothpaste is either potassium
nitrate (in all Sensodyne-F formulations) or strontium chloride
(in the Sensodyne Original formulation).
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How does a
dentin hypersensitivity toothpaste reduce the patients’
pain?
As noted above, there are two active ingredients used in dentin
hypersensitivity toothpastes in Canada. To view an animation depicting
the mode of action, please click on the appropriate entry below.
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What are the directions
for use?
Sensodyne toothpaste is specially formulated to relieve tooth
sensitivity to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact. Sensitivity
should decrease within 2 weeks, and greater effect develops with
continued use. For best results brush twice a day to build and
maintain the protective barrier, to help prevent the pain from
returning.
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Why is it important
for patients to brush with Sensodyne twice a day, everyday?
For best results, desensitizing toothpaste should be used on a
regular basis. Considering the natural outward flow of fluid from
the pulp toward the outer surface of dentin, it is important to
ensure that a sufficient amount of active ingredient is applied,
and over time, accumulates to build a protective barrier. Twice-daily
brushing maintains the barrier, and helps prevent the pain from
coming back (There is no published evidence to support topical
application or “dabbing.”). Dental care professionals
need to instruct the patient before initiating treatment. An ongoing
regimen of regular, twice-daily brushing is the only clinically
supported method of application.
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Why shouldn’t
Sensodyne be "dabbed" on?
There is no clinical evidence to support dabbing as an effective
means of application. Sensodyne clinical studies were performed
using brushing as the method of application.
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Is Sensodyne safe
to use every day?
Yes. In fact, a dentin hypersensitivity toothpaste is most effective
when used twice daily, to build and maintain the protective barrier.
This helps to prevent the pain from returning. Sensodyne is proud
to be the first dentin hypersensitivity toothpaste to earn the
Canadian Dental Association seal for reducing tooth sensitivity.
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Why does Sensodyne
offer eight different formulations?
Offering a variety of formulations helps to increase patient compliance
and meet consumer needs. Desensitizing toothpastes produce the
best results with regular, ongoing brushing. Compliance with this
protocol will be increased if the desensitizing toothpaste offers
a variety of flavors and added benefits, thereby ensuring that
patients have access to their preferred benefits.
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With so many different
formulations of Sensodyne, I’m confused about which one
to recommend.
Many dental professionals start by recommending a flavor/benefit
combination most closely representing the dentifrice previously
used by the patient. Sensodyne offers a variety of formulations
to ease this transition and help ensure ongoing compliance with
the twice a day, everyday protocol.
Patients can choose from 8 different formulations:
- Sensodyne-F Fresh Mint
- Sensodyne-F Whitening plus Tartar Fighting
- Sensodyne-F Ultra Fresh
- Sensodyne-F Revitalizing Whitening
- Sensodyne-F Brilliant Whitening
- Sensodyne-F Cool Mint Gel
- Sensodyne-F Baking Soda Clean
- Sensodyne Original
Formula
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How abrasive is Sensodyne?
Sensodyne-F formulations are typically 70 to 90 RDA (Relative
Dentin Abrasion index). Sensodyne-F Revitalizing has a higher
index in the range of 100 to 120 RDA, while Sensodyne Original
formula has an abrasion index of 40.
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Which Sensodyne formulations do not
contain sodium lauryl sulfate?
The following Sensodyne formulas do
not contain sodium lauryl sulfate: Sensodyne-F Brilliant Whitening
with potassium nitrate, and Sensodyne Original with strontium
chloride.
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Do you have a Sensodyne formulation that
does not have fluoride or sodium lauryl sulphate in it?
Yes, Sensodyne Original with strontium
chloride does not contain fluoride or sodium lauryl sulphate.
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What are the non-medicinal ingredients
in Sensodyne toothpaste?
The non-medicinal ingredients vary by
type of Sensodyne toothpaste used. Please call 1-800-250-8866
to inquire about the non-medicinal ingredients in any specific
variant of Sensodyne toothpaste.
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Which sweeteners
are used in Sensodyne toothpaste?
The sweetener in Sensodyne toothpaste is sodium saccharin. The
Sensodyne-F Fresh Mint, Sensodyne-F Cool Mint Gel, Sensodyne-F
Ultra Fresh and Sensodyne Original also contain Sorbitol.
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Is swallowing Sensodyne
harmful?
Harmful effects are unlikely if small amounts of the product are
ingested. If a large amount is swallowed, contact your local poison
control office for advice.
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Does the product
contain gluten or is the product manufactured at the same site
as another gluten containing product?
No, we do not add gluten to this product, however we are unable
to ascertain that the product is 100% free of gluten as we purchase
raw materials from outside sources. The product is not manufactured
at the same site as another gluten containing product.
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Can I purchase Sensodyne
toothbrushes for the dental office?
Sensodyne toothbrushes are not available for sale to dental offices.
They are available for sale at major retailers.
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Which retail stores
carry Sensodyne toothbrushes?
Sensodyne toothbrushes are available at major retail stores including:
A&P Grocery Stores
Co-op Atlantic
Famili-Prix
Federated Co-op
Jean Coutu
Loblaws
London Drugs
Overwaitea
Safeway
Shoppers Drug Mart
Sobeys
Unipharm
United Pharmacists
Value Drug Mart
Wal-Mart
Zellers
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What types
of Sensodyne toothbrushes are available in retail stores?
Sensodyne toothbrushes are available in 3 different style variations
and 10 colours. All variants feature a dome-shaped head, so they
fit comfortably in the gum margin and have soft and rounded bristles
to help prevent gum irritation. For patients with especially sensitive
teeth, there is an Ultra Soft variant. To view the Sensodyne toothbrushes
click here.
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Can I purchase Sensodyne
floss for the dental office?
Sensodyne floss is not available for sale to dental offices. The
floss is available for sale at major retailers. Tear-off pads
featuring hygiene counseling tips on proper flossing techniques,
valuable coupons, and photos of the Sensodyne floss are available
to dental offices. To view the counseling tear-off pads click
here. These pads give your patients an easy reminder regarding
which Sensodyne floss to look for.
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Which retail stores
carry Sensodyne floss?
Sensodyne floss is available at major retail stores including:
Famili-Prix
Hy & Zels
Jean Coutu
Loblaws
London Drugs
Shoppers Drug Mart
Sobeys
Super Drug Mart
Unipharm
United Pharmacists
Value Drug Mart
Wal-Mart
Zellers
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What types of Sensodyne
floss are available in retail stores?
Sensodyne floss is available in 3 different variants, including
Gentle Floss, Ultra Soft Floss and Smooth Tape. To view the Sensodyne
flosses click here.
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What are the
active ingredients in ProNamel toothpaste to help protect against
the effects of acid erosion and sensitivity?
ProNamel contains sodium fluoride 0.254%
w/w, and potassium nitrate 5% w/w as the desensitizing agent.
ProNamel offers a unique formula that helps reharden softened
enamel. This formula offers a high fluoride uptake that contributes
to the overall microhardening effect.
ProNamel
helps to address the pain of sensitive teeth through its low Relative
Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) and potassium nitrate 5% w/w.
ProNamel
also offers these additional benefits:
- Neutral pH
- SLS-free
- Provides the benefits of a regular
toothpaste including fresh breath, caries protection, and plaque
removal (with brushing)
- Two great flavours: Mint Essence
and Fresh Wave
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What are the
directions for use?
For best results brush with ProNamel
twice a day to build and maintain the protective barrier and to
help prevent the pain from returning. Sensitivity should decrease
within 2 weeks.
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Is ProNamel
safe to use every day?
Yes. ProNamel toothpaste is most effective
when used twice daily, to build and maintain the protective barrier.
This helps to prevent the pain from returning.
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How
abrasive is ProNamel?
ProNamel offers a low Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) in the
range of 50 (±10).
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Does
ProNamel contain sodium lauryl sulfate?
No. ProNamel does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate.
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What
are the non-medicinal ingredients in ProNamel toothpaste?
The non-medicinal ingredients are: (alpha) cocamidopropyl betaine,
flavour, glycerin, hydrated silica, PEG-8, sodium hydroxide, sodium
saccharin, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water, xanthan gum.
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Which sweeteners
are used in ProNamel toothpaste?
The sweeteners used in ProNamel toothpaste
are sodium saccharin and sorbitol.
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Is swallowing
ProNamel harmful?
Harmful effects are unlikely if small
amounts of the product are ingested. If a large amount is swallowed,
contact your local poison control office for advice.
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Does the product contain
gluten or is the product manufactured at the same site as another
gluten containing product?
No, we do not add gluten to this product,
however we are unable to ascertain that the product is 100% free
of gluten as we purchase raw materials from outside sources. The
product is not manufactured at the same site as another gluten
containing product.
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