I've been using Sensodyne for a month now, but flossing still sends shooting pains through my teeth! How can I make sure it's working?

If you've been taking Sensodyne for a month and are still having shooting pains when you floss, do these things to make sure it's still working:

• Make sure you're using the right Sensodyne toothpaste for your sensitive teeth. There are different formulations of Sensodyne for different types of sensitivity, so make sure you're using the right one for you.

• Check how well you're flossing. When you floss wrong, it can sometimes make sensitivity problems worse. When you floss, make sure you use gentle but thorough motions so you don't make the pain worse.

• Find things that may make your sensitivity worse, like drinking cold drinks, eating acidic foods, or grinding your teeth. Keeping these triggers at a distance can help ease your sensitivity, even when you're using toothpaste.

Remember that Sensodyne may help some people feel better in as little as three days, but for others, it can take up to four weeks for all of its effects to show. Give Sensodyne more time to work before you judge how well it works if you've only been using it for a month.

If the shooting pains don't go away after four weeks of regular use, you should see a dentist right away. They can check your oral health and give you more information on how to deal with sensitivity issues in a healthy way.

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