How to Get Relief: Research

Clinical proof that Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste provides instant relief of tooth sensitivity

Authors:

S Nathoo, E Delgado, YP Zhang, W DeVizio, D Cummins, LR Mateo

This is a study summary. For full report, see Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 123-130

Study goal:

To assess whether Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste (test) provides relief of tooth sensitivity immediately after direct application with a fingertip as compared to a desensitizing toothpaste (control 1) and a fluoride anti-cavity toothpaste (control 2).

Study design and methods

125 subjects with tooth sensitivity used either Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ (n=42), or a desensitizing toothpaste (n=41), or an anti-cavity toothpaste (n=42). Subjects applied pea-sized amounts of toothpaste directly to the sensitive areas of two sensitive teeth with a fingertip and massaged each for 1 minute. Subjects then brushed normally with the same product for 3 days. Sensitivity to pressure and to air was measured immediately after application, and again after 3 days.

Results

Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste provided instant relief of tooth sensitivity and relief was maintained after 3 days of brushing. Importantly, Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste was significantly more effective than both the desensitizing toothpaste and the anti-cavity toothpaste. The desensitizing toothpaste was not more effective than the anti-cavity toothpaste.

Conclusion

Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste provides instant sensitivity relief when applied directly to a sensitive tooth and massaged for one minute.