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Benefits
Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent Toothpaste with Pro-Argin Technology and Zinc. The Pro-Argin technology repairs sensitive areas of the teeth for instant* and long-lasting sensitivity pain relief. Zinc helps strengthen gums and prevent gum recession – a key cause of sensitivity1,2,3
- Instantly* relieves dentine hypersensitivity1
- Long-lasting relief from the pain of sensitive teeth2
- Helps strengthen gums and prevent gum recession3
- Superior dentine tubuli occlusion^ 4,5
- Acid resistant layer6
- Recommended fluoride level for caries protection (1450ppm)
- SLS Free
* For instant relief apply to the sensitive tooth with a figure tip and gently massage for one minute.
^Vs novamin/sodium fluoride technology and stannous fluoride/sodium fluoride technology (p<0.05)
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Usage
Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent Toothpaste for the daily oral care of patients with dentine hypersensitivity and gum problems.
For instant relief, apply directly to each sensitive tooth surface and massage for one minute, up to twice a day. For children 6-12 years of age, once a week or less frequently.
For lasting relief and gum protection, apply twice daily using a sensitive toothbrush, making sure to brush all surfaces of teeth including sensitive areas. Children 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised tooth brushing to minimise swallowing.
For best performance, keep cap closed when not in use.
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Ingredients and size
Pro-Argin Technology with arginine and an insoluble calcium compound, zinc and 1450ppm fluoride.
Arginine, Calcium Carbonate, Aqua, Sorbitol, Aroma, Poloxamer 407, Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Zinc oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Cellulose Gum, Zinc Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Xantham Gum, Sodium Saccharin, Sucralose, Limonene, CL77891
Size: 75 ml tube
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References
1. Nathoo S, Delgado E, Zhang YP, DeVizio W, Cummins D, Mateo LR: Comparing the efficacy in providing instant relief of dentine hypersensitivity of a new toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride to a benchmark desensitizing toothpaste containing 2% potassium ion and 1450 ppm fluoride and to a control toothpaste with 1450 ppm fluoride: A three-day clinical study in New Jersey, USA. J Clin Dent 20 (2009), special issue 123-130
2. Docimo R, Montesani L, Maturo P, Costacurta M, Bartolino M, DeVizio W, Zhang YP, Cummins D, Dibart S, Mateo LR: Comparing the Efficacy in Reducing Dentine Hypersensitivity of a New Toothpaste Containing 8.0% Arginine, Calcium Carbonate, and 1450 ppm Fluoride to a Commercial Sensitive Toothpaste Containing 2% Potassium Ion: An Eight-Week Clinical Study in Rome, Italy. J Clin Dent 20 (2009), special issue 17-22
3. Lai HY, Lee S, Toh SW, Li Y, Mateo LR, Morrion BM, Zhang Y: The clinical efficacy of a new dentifrice with zinc on plaque and gingivitis. J Clin Periodontol 42 (2015), 17
4. Hines D, Rinaudi L, Xu S, Lavender S, Pilch S: The Use of Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy and a Novel Imaging Program for Quantifying Dentine Tubule Occlusion. Internal report 2018
5. Hines D: Poster #0742 March 2018 AADR. Colgate-Palmolive Company 2018
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Additional Resources
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FAQ
WHAT IS Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent?
Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent toothpaste with PRO-ARGIN Technology and Zinc provides clinically proven instant* and lasting sensitivity relief1-2 plus lasting gum protection3
HOW DOES Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent WORK?
Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent toothpaste provides instant* and long-lasting sensitivity relief and lasting gum protection:
PRO-ARGIN Technology repairs sensitive areas of the teeth for instant and long-lasting pain relief1,2
Zinc helps to strengthen gums and to prevent recession – a key cause of sensitivity3
WHAT IS THE FLUORIDE CONTENT OF Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent TOOTHPASTE?
Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent Toothpaste contains Sodium Fluoride (1450ppmF) the recommended fluoride level for effective caries prevention.4
SHOULD A PATIENT CONTINUE USING Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent TOOTHPASTE ONCE THE DENTINE SENSITIVITY HAS GONE?
Yes, Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent Toothpaste should be used for twice daily toothbrushing to provide ongoing relief from the pain of sensitive teeth.
HOW LONG CAN A PATIENT USE Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent?
Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent Toothpaste is an everyday toothpaste. There is no problem with every day and prolonged use.
* For instant relief apply to the sensitive tooth with a figure tip and gently massage for one minute.
1. Nathoo S et al. J Clin Dent 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 123-130.
2. Docimo R et al. J Clin Dent 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 17-22.
3. Lai et al. J Clin Periodontol 42 S17 (2015)
4. Delivering better oral health - An Evidence-based toolkit for prevention. 3rd edition, Public Health England 2014.
Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent
Colgate® SENSITIVE INSTANT Relief Repair & Prevent Toothpaste delivers instant* and long-lasting sensitivity relief plus gum protection.
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