Sensodyne Science: Potassium Nitrate Formulations

Sensodyne formulations with potassium nitrate provide daily sensitivity protection*

Formulations with potassium nitrate build soothing protection by desensitising the nerve inside the tooth.^1,2

*with twice daily brushing

Potassium nitrate formulations build protection over time to help desensitise nerves in tooth pulp*^3–6

Sensodyne potassium formulations contain 5% potassium nitrate. Potassium is an ingredient that is clinically proven to reduce dentine hypersensitivity: *^3–6

Potassium ions can travel into exposed dentine tubules^3–6
Potassium nitrate works by depolarising sensory nerves in the tooth leading to them being less responsive^3–6

Potassium nitrate desensitises nerves through the accumulation of potassium ions making nerves less responsive to potentially painful stimuli^3–8

Potassium nitrate formulations work inside dentine to target the source of the sensitivity.^3–8

Sensodyne Essential Care Range

Sensodyne Gentle Whitening Toothpaste

Sensodyne Gentle whitening toothpaste is powered by potassium nitrate

Sensodyne Herbal Multi Care Toothpaste

Sensodyne Herbal Multi Care toothpaste is powered by potassium nitrate

Sensodyne - the Number 1 dentist recommended brand for sensitive teeth*

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Footnote:

*Expert Performance Tracking 2023

References

Peacock JM, Orchardson R. J Dent Res 1995; 74:634–641.
Orchardson R. 2000. Strategy for the management of dentinal hypersensitivity. In: Addy M, Embery G, Edgar M, Orchardson R (ed). Tooth Wear and Sensitivity. London: Martin Dunitz, pp.315-325.
Jeandot J et al. Clinic (French) 2007; 28:379–384.
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Canadian Advisory Board on Dentin Hypersensitivity. J Can Dent Assoc 2003; 69:221–262.
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Sensodyne Science: Potassium Nitrate Formulations

Sensodyne formulations with potassium nitrate provide daily sensitivity protection*

Potassium nitrate formulations build protection over time to help desensitise nerves in tooth pulp*3–6

Potassium nitrate desensitises nerves through the accumulation of potassium ions making nerves less responsive to potentially painful stimuli3–8

Sensodyne Gentle Whitening Toothpaste

Sensodyne Herbal Multi Care Toothpaste

Sensodyne - the Number 1 dentist recommended brand for sensitive teeth*

Dentine hypersensitivity

The Sensodyne range

Patient resources

Footnote:

References

Potassium nitrate formulations build protection over time to help desensitise nerves in tooth pulp*^3–6

Potassium nitrate desensitises nerves through the accumulation of potassium ions making nerves less responsive to potentially painful stimuli^3–8