Stannous fluoride formulation
Clinically proven ingredient for tooth sensitivity relief
Sensodyne’s stannous fluoride formulations offer lasting protection from dentine hypersensitivity with twice-daily use.
Stannous fluoride occludes exposed dentine tubules
Stannous fluoride occludes exposed dentine tubules, helping prevent the movement of fluid1–5
Representative FIB-SEM image of dentine tubules treated with Sensodyne stannous fluoride formulations, combining multiple imaging techniques (STEM-EDS, DSIMS, FIB-SEM/EDS). The insoluble stannous salts are shown to extend up into the dentine tubules.4,5
DSIMS, dynamic secondary ion mass spectrometry; FIB-SEM/EDS, focused ion beam scanning electron microscope/energy-dispersive spectroscopy; STEM-EDS, scanning transmission electron microscope energy-dispersive spectroscopy
Clinically proven relief
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Stannous fluoride is delivered in a non-aqueous formulation that is primed to react in the mouth
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The non-aqueous formulation ensures stannous fluoride becomes active when in contact with saliva.
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Dentine tubule occlusion that can withstand exposure to dietary acids6
In vitro SEM images of the dentine surface after 2 minutes’ exposure to Sensodyne toothpaste with stannous fluoride slurries twice daily.6
SEM, scanning electron microscope
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Reduction in dentine hypersensitivity from the first brush with Sensodyne Rapid Action7
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Sensodyne Rapid Action with stannous fluoride is clinically proven to relieve sensitivity from the first brush.7
A study by Creeth J et al showed 7% reduction in Schiff score from baseline after first brush, and 18% reduction in Schiff score from baseline after first brush.7
Find out more about Sensodyne Rapid Action.
Chart adapted from Creeth J et al, 2019
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Sustained relief in dentine hypersensitivity with continued, twice daily use8
![Chart showing 63% reduction in tooth sensitivity after using Sensodyne stannous fluoride toothpaste for 8 weeks]()
A 63% reduction in dentine hypersensitivity has been shown after 8 weeks of brushing with stannous fluoride.*8
Chart adapted from Parkinson et al. 2015
*Percentage improvement in Schiff score vs fluoride-only toothpaste after 8 weeks, test 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride toothpaste vs. control fluoride-only toothpaste
Sensodyne Rapid Action toothpaste
Sensodyne Rapid Action toothpaste’s new and improved formulation combines stannous Fluoride with bio-adhesive polymer, relieving sensitivity in just 60 seconds.9
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