I've tried those enamel toothpastes too, and while they do help a bit with sensitivity, I found that switching to a softer toothbrush made an even bigger difference. My dentist explained that brushing too hard can actually wear down enamel faster, causing more sensitivity in the long run. Once I started using gentle strokes and a softer brush, the improvement was pretty noticeable. Might be worth trying alongside your toothpaste...could save you a few bucks in the end.
I've been wondering about this too...but isn't enamel toothpaste specifically designed to strengthen enamel rather than just reduce sensitivity? I mean, softer brushes definitely help prevent further damage, but wouldn't the toothpaste still be important for actually rebuilding or protecting what's already worn down? I'm new to all this dental stuff, so maybe I'm missing something. Just seems like both would be equally important rather than one being clearly better.
You're definitely onto something there—enamel toothpaste does more than just ease sensitivity; it actually helps remineralize and strengthen weakened enamel. I learned this the hard way after years of aggressive brushing (thinking harder meant cleaner...oops). Switching to a softer brush helped stop further damage, but enamel toothpaste made a noticeable difference in how my teeth felt overall. Wonder if anyone else noticed a real difference when combining both methods, or if one seemed more impactful individually?
"Switching to a softer brush helped stop further damage, but enamel toothpaste made a noticeable difference in how my teeth felt overall."
Totally agree with this combo—soft brushes are underrated! I spent years scrubbing my teeth like they owed me money, and my dentist finally set me straight. Once I switched to gentle brushing and enamel-strengthening toothpaste together, the difference was night and day. Honestly, neither alone was as effective for me. Now I smile confidently in family photos again...and my grandkids can't tease me about looking grumpy anymore.
I get what you're saying about the softer brush, but honestly, enamel toothpaste made a bigger difference for me. I was skeptical at first—always worried about my teeth getting worse—but after a few weeks, I noticed less sensitivity and smoother surfaces overall. Still cautious about brushing too hard though...old habits die hard. Glad it's working out for you too; nothing beats finally feeling comfortable enough to smile without worrying how your teeth look in pictures.
