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I'm glad to have found other people's comments here as I've had the most awful few weeks of symptoms and now I'm beginning to understand why! It's my toothpaste.

I've used various Sensodyne toothpastes for years now and they've given me no apparent problems. However, after drinking a lot of black tea my teeth became stained so at the end of October 2016 I used some Repair and Protect whitening toothpaste to remove the stains and used it on and off during the following weeks. I started to experience sore tongue and had a couple of tongue ulcers soon after but thought nothing of it. Then started to feel very unwell for no apparent reason, dizzy and extremely tired and even breathless - my tongue worsened - it became extremely sore, red and cracked with the central channel down the middle becoming very pronounced and painful.

Eventually had to go to doctors for blood tests as I seriously thought I had something seriously wrong with me, like tongue cancer. Blood tests showed that I had low iron levels so put symptoms down to that as they are very similar so I took action to rectify that. However, even though symptoms improved to some degree I was mystified as to why my tongue, gums and mouth suddenly worsened and it seemed to follow on from using Repair and Protect again a few days ago. My teeth felt like the roots were heavy and aching, my teeth felt weak around the gum line and gums were very inflamed.

Tongue felt ulcerated and I had an intense burning. I had thought that maybe I had some gingivitis so I used some salty water as a mouthwash to try and alleviate the inflammation (as well as some chamomile toothpaste to try and soothe the burning) but both only exacerbated the problem. I used some Sensodyne Pronamel afterwards which calmed things down a bit but taking everything into account, the key factor seems to be when I started to use Repair and Protect a few weeks ago and again more recently. I have suffered so much discomfort and pain I'm never going to risk using it again!

Knowing my own experience and reading further comments here, there surely has to be a problem with it and further investigations should be made. I know someone else who also experienced numb lips and burning after using this toothpaste so to anyone else using R&P - I warn you to be very vigilant about using this product just in case you also have a reaction to it.

Reason of review: Bad quality.

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Guest

I am having the same symptoms! Thank you for posting

Guest

I have problems with sensodyne repair and protect previously and stopped using it because it made my mouth feel as though I had ulcers and I was always aware of my uncomfortable feeling in my mouth made worse when talking. So I changed to corsodyl however when I was having implants dentist advised me to use sensodyne as corsodyl stains teeth.

So I changed to sensodyne repair and protect. After the implants I had a sore mouth which I put down to the dental work. However even after the stitches were removed after 3 wks my mouth still felt uncomfortable. Again made worse when I talked which I had kept to a minimum.

However the pain got worse and I decided to change toothpaste. I used a childs toothpaste and after 1 day the pain begain to reduce.

It is two days since I stopped using sensodyne and I feel so much better. I do not want to use sensodyne ever again and will discuss an alternate toothpaste with my dentist when I go for a further check up re the implants in 2 wks.

Guest

I had the same problem with the repair and protect sensodyne. My mouth felt like it was burning and I developed ulcers along gum line and under my tongue.

It was extremely painful.

I had never had anything like that before and the only thing I had done differently was use this particular brand of Sensodyne for the first time. I threw it away, the problem went away eventually and Iโ€™ve never had it since.

Guest

I thought I was allergic to bananas but no!!!! Itโ€™s the Sensodyne rapid relief toothpaste!!! My mouth has been so sore!

Guest

I have now and have had a sore tongue at least 4 or 5 times in the last 6 months. Was thinking it was caused by cholesterol pills but Doctor thought because of my age and had a blocked salivary gland it was caused by dry mouth.

She gave me prescription for magic mouth wash.

Which helped but it kept coming back. Just thought today it might be toothpaste which happens to be Sensoyne Sooo glad I happened to get on this site.

Guest

Has anyone here experienced severe heart palpitations after using sensodyne pronamel? I ended up in hospital but they could not figure out why my heart rate was high and blood pressure and erratic pvcs.

Itโ€™s been a over a week and still flip flopping. Went to brush my teeth last night and realized I had been to the dentist five days before my hospital visit.

and they had given me this toothpaste. I stopped last night so we will see what happens.

Keanu Fyd

I too am having issues with soreness in my mouth from using Sensodyne. Itโ€™s under my lips around my mouth that has the most pain, swelling and redness.

Iโ€™m not sure wheat to use as I have such sensitive teeth.

Iโ€™ve tried other sensitive toothpaste with no relief. Not sure what to do!!

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Keanu Fyd

Iโ€™ve found that hello brand toothpaste works best for me

Daimian Fnk

I deeply regret using Sensodyne toothpaste I never had sensitivity in my teeth for for hot or cold food. Now I can not eat hot or cold with out getting pain in my teeth.

Guest

The brand new sensitive & gum Sensodyne caused my daughter sore & swollen lips & tongue. Her lips even oozed blood. Scary.

Guest

I also have experienced what seemed like a fungus on my tongue and the roof of my mouth felt like I had burned it. I stopped using Sensodyne toothpaste and the symptoms stopped.

This is the second time in two years Iโ€™ve experienced these symptoms while using Sensodyne. There must be an ingredient that needs to be better tested.

Keziah Gnw

I've been using Sensodyne Repair and Protect and half-way through the tube...I've had the same symptoms as everyone else for the last couple of weeks... Very painful, frustrating and depressing not knowing what was causing it!

Guest

I started using Sensodyne toothpaste in August this year. about 3-4 weeks after using it, I started to get one or two ulcers in my mouth - within 2 days of this my entire mouth swelled up, my mouth was covered in ulcers and what looked like oral thrush and the pain in my gums, teeth and lips was unbearable.

I went to my GP, who thought I had thrush. I was put on antifungal medicine but the swab tests turned out to be negative for fungus. I had further blood tests, further mouth swabs and all came back negative. I was eventually put on a strong course of cortisone for the pain and only then did I realise (when asked by an oral hygienist which toothpaste I was using) that it could actually be the toothpaste.

I stopped using Sensodyne immediately and 2 days later my mouth started to feel a bit better. I have since seen an oral hygienist and a periodontist and all seem to think it's from the toothpaste. I've literally spent about R3000 to find out what the issue was and it turns out it was this. My mouth is still not 100% right, but getting back to normal, slowly but surely.

All this from a toothpaste? There must be something not right here!!!

Richie Nuj

I also had a terrible reaction to Sensodyne. I used it once yesterday and had excruciating pain in my gums/jaw IMMEDIATELY afterwards.

I went to my dentist this AM, he took xrays (which I had already done already 3 months ago)...Teeth and their roots look fine, but the tootghpaste caused such extreme pain, it's almost intolerable. My dentist told me never to use Sensodyne again, I intend to call the manfacturer immediately!!

Haniya Rbh

I used the Rite Aid generic version of Sensodyne Rapid Protection. I was using it because I'm having sensitivity in some teeth due to heat, cold or air.

Within two days my tongue feels sore and prickly along the edges, like I just ate a whole bag of salted sunflower seeds (but I didn't eat any). I started wondering what was going on so I went back and carefully read the box of toothpaste. It has: "WARNING: If irritation occurs discontinue use." I immediately stopped using it.

I hope two days wasn't long enough to do any permanent damage. I'm scheduled to see my dentist on Sep 18th.

Guest

Yes. There is definitely something wrong with their new formulas.

I work in a dental office and the rep that brings us samples recently told us to give samples to our patients in a quantity long enough to last until the patents next visit. I have experienced some of these same symptoms since trying the ample samples we are given. I have swollen tingling lips, tongue and throat; have also had dizziness.

The inside of my mouth looks like thrush. I am asking the lab to test what is really in this stuff.

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1741128

Same thing here. One time my toothpaste ended while at work offshore so they gave me sensodyne which was my first time using.

After a few days I had something very strange happening in my gums, tongue and throat. One week after I went back home - left the toothpaste for someone who would need it too. Three weeks later it healed completely. But hang on Three months after, my dentist recommended I used sensodyne during the whitening treatment and ta-da, three days after using the very same brand @Sensodyne #sensodyne My tongue feels just the same.

What are the odds it's the toothpaste fault??? I'm horrified

Jailon Qdo

I to have destroyed my mouth using Sensodyne. I was using pronamel.

I stopped using about a month ago and my symptoms have not gotten worse, but my mouth is still a mess. It feels like the protective coating on my gums is gone. Spicy food is impossible and salads cause a lot of pain because of the tenderness of my gums. If anyone has found a way to help repair the damage, I would love to hear about it.

Lots of gargling with salt water And baking soda give temporary relief. My gums feel very damaged.

Clema Jvc
reply icon Replying to comment of Jailon Qdo

this is EXACTLY what I feel like. I noticed a throbbing in my upper gums in April (2019) and it scared me because my fear of the dentist had caused me to not go for several years.

I gradually developed gum pain, random shooting nerve pain in my upper teeth that would come and go. I actually got a small lump IN my cheek by the lower corner of my mouth, It would flare and get tender then go away then come back. this happened 3 times and it is gone now. My lips are so dry and cracked, my gums feel like I have flossed them with sandpaper and they have areas that are ulcerated.I stopped almost everything I do and eat.

Can't drink my coffee or eat even mildly spicy foods.I am scared because I feel I have been affected neurologically (I thought- nasal polyp, brain tumor etc,,) I have had a thorough dental exam and physical and blood work. I stopped the Sensodyne but this is still a mild problem. I have 6 different tubes of toothpaste to see if one feels better.

Don't know if it is toothpaste but it seems likely but it didn't just stop when I stopped the Sensodyne. It is better but not resolved

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Clema Jvc

I had similar reactions, I started using it because I had one tooth with sensitivity. I didn't really like sensodyne so my hygienist suggested I put it only on the one problem tooth after brushing with my favorite toothpaste.

After a few days I ended up at the doctor the pain was so confusing I didn't know what it was at first. It felt like sinuses got infected and were affecting everything else. I told her my whole mouth hurt and gums ached. Even my left ear was throbbing, and a headache behind my eyes.

She treated me for a sinus infection. However, I noticed my sensitive tooth had become even more sensitive and the pain was becoming unbearable.

I decided to stop using the Sensodyne Repair and Protect and things are now getting back to normal and feeling better, but it did leave that tooth with an even higher sensitivity issue.... Won't use their product ever again.

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