Repair Protect Toothpaste with Fluoride 70 gm - Pack of 1

Purchased from and shipped to the United States. Product is the UK Sensodyne Repair and Protect (75 ml) containing BOTH NovaMin and Fluoride (as per the ingredients listed on the package). As I said, THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT. This is also relatively cheap ($7.98/tube shipped is not cheap, but it's not ridiculous either). The US version contains stannous (tin) fluoride (you know, Fluoristan, from the '60s), which isn't bad, but it won't "repair" the teeth like Novamin is supposed to. Glaxosmithkline has no trouble overcharging for the US version, despite not containing any advanced bioglass technology. In short, the US version was engineered to drain your bank account, not to repair your tooth enamel repair. Avoid the US version like the plague. As a toothpaste, it's fairly standard. Average flavor, texture, whatever. There is a slight crunch that might be the Novamin particles, but I'm not sure how large they're supposed to be. Don't store it with the cap off or the bioglass will absorb water and become less effective. Now some background on Novamin? Keeping in mind I'm not a medical professional: For whatever reason, Novamin is not sold in the US. It has been speculated that FDA approval could not be had for "repair" toothpaste (despite the fact that the drugstore is filled with products that promise to "restore" your teeth). I believe since Glaxosmithkline purchased Novamin, no Novamin products are sold in the US (this includes all of the hippie fluoride-free toothpastes that were available). This product contains 1450 ppm fluoride (as 1.08% w/w sodium monofluorophosphate). I have found claims that the maximum ppm fluoride in the US is either 1100 or 1500 ppm. Regardless, 1450 ppm of fluoride is shown to be MORE effective than Novamin alone (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20546825) at preventing demineralization of teeth. Higher ppm is even better so if you need it, ask your dentist if you can have a prescription for the 5000 ppm fluoride toothpaste. However if you don't want to or can't do that, don't need prescription-strength toothpaste, or don't want to risk being exposed to very high levels of fluoride, this product, apparently, combines both a higher-than-average level of fluoride (good) and Novamin (also good). It appears that Novamin will simultaneously whiten teeth by causing fresh hydroxyapatite (the primary mineral in tooth enamel - also happens to be white) to be formed on the tooth surface. This is in contrast to other toothpastes which remove stains with hydrogen peroxide and abrasives. With continuous use, Novamin is supposed to build up a layer of hydroxyapatite on your enamel, covering up any exposed dentin and causing sensitivity to decrease. I believe (I am neither a dentist or a materials scientist) that Novamin is more effective at -covering- exposed areas than fluoride, as it is deposited (in my understanding) as a bioglass particle which binds to teeth containing the ions necessary to form hydroxyapatite (which are then released at the tooth surface). That is, the particle creates a local covering of hydroxyapatite, as opposed to the fluoride which is kind of just floating around everywhere. The hydroxyapatite deposits are only supposed to be a few microns thick (my interpretation based on this http://www.repairandprotect.ca/pdf/NovaMin_JCD_2011_Clinical_Summaries_HR_EN.pdf), so this won't regrade your teeth and fill in potholes (go to the dentist!), but it should prevent sensitivity and protect against future damage with regular use. But again, I'm not a medical professional. This is just toothpaste, you should be okay if you use it. If you have a real problem, go to the dentist and don't try to self-treat any conditions with this stuff.

I like the product a lot. Let me make on thing real clear - to get the right product you have to order it from Europe or specifically the United Kingdom to get the NOVAMIN ingredient. It has a very refreshing mint taste that lasts for a while after brushing. I have had the product for about a month, maybe more. I typically use it before I go to sleep and sometimes in the morning. I supplement a regular toothpaste so I can make this product last longer. I use a very small amount (about the size of a pea) as well to make the product last longer since it is so expensive. It has taken about a month or so for me to realize the product is really working. I had no serious sensitivity issues, but I study materials engineering and understand how this stuff works on a molecular level, so I made the purchase; kind of like an investment on my teeth. The other day I was outside and was putting stuff into my car to go somewhere. My hands were full and I also had a big popsicle I was eating. To open my car doors and start loading and unloading stuff into my car I had to hold the popsicle in my mouth. My mouth froze up, so then I had to hold the popsicle between my teeth. At first I was reluctant to even try to do it, but I tried and to my amazement I had no pain, except for where I have a metal filling which made sense because the conductivity. I held the popsicle for a good minute or so with no real discomfort. I am sold on this product now that I have seen some real results. Also something additional which is great; I have one tooth that has a receding gum line. The area of the tooth that was uncovered by gum was always very sensitive if i scratched it with my fingernail or anything. Last night I tried scratching it and I had no pain. I was really happy about this. The product is doing what its supposed to do. I bought three more tubes last night from the UK. Two for me and one for my girlfriend for a birthday gift. She has very sensitive teeth and this product should help her immensely. She has already tried the product at my house and it caused her no discomfort; I have read reviews where this product has caused some discomfort to people that have severe sensitivity issues. In that case, I feel the initial pain would be well worth the investment for a massive reduction in sensitivity in the long run. Gotta love science!

Thank you for making this product available! I live in the US, and our version of Sensodyne Repair and Protect does not contain NovaMin (bioglass). This product is shipped from the UK and DOES contain NovaMin. I didn't take good care of my teeth when I was younger, and consequently I have suffered the acid erosion that results from careless dental hygiene paired with a Pepsi addiction. There's nothing I regret more. Now my enamel is thin, and I'm left with sensitive teeth. I've been using this product for over a year, and it has absolutely helped with my sensitivity problem! I used to be very sensitive to hot and cold temperatures, and even brushing my teeth hurt in certain areas. I no longer have pain, and even ice cream is actually manageable now! However, even with the tremendous improvement with sensitivity, teeth-whitening strips still hurt. I've never been able to use them longer than a couple days, so I've stopped trying. Also, I have not experienced any noticeable whitening as a result of using this toothpaste. Besides the overall decrease in sensitivity, the toothpaste flavor tastes good, and my dentist appointments have been going well. It's too early for me to personally determine this toothpaste's effectiveness at cavity prevention. Judging from the unique way NovaMin works to remineralize your teeth, I imagine it's helping a lot! Additional information about remineralization and NovaMin: For the past 6 months, I have been using this Sensodyne toothpaste in the morning and a prescribed fluoride toothpaste at night (Colgate PreviDent 1.1% Sodium Fluoride). Both are meant to aid in the remineralization of tooth enamel. Enamel remineralization doesn't exactly "regenerate" lost enamel (it won't fill a cavity or permanently build up over your teeth), but it does strengthen the enamel that remains on your teeth by providing it with the required minerals (calcium, phosphate, and fluoride). From the studies I've read about it, NovaMin has a greater remineralization effect and results in greater surface microhardness of the enamel, compared to fluoride. The way NovaMin works is that it increases the pH of the mouth (neutralizes acidity), which creates the conditions needed for remineralization. Then, the "bioglass", which is silica (glass) that contains calcium, phosphorus, and sodium, mineralizes the enamel by bonding to the surface of your teeth. This Sensodyne toothpaste contains both NovaMin and fluoride, which sounds pretty great to me! New technologies: A startup called Auxomel has developed a prototype peptide-gel that actually does "regrow" enamel! It works by mimicking the natural protein that forms enamel, which can then be mineralized. Unfortunately, it will probably be many years before it's available. Until then, our best at-home solution appears to be bioglass technologies. There is a new type of bioglass toothpaste available elsewhere in the world (not the US) called BioMin. It is supposed to be even better than NovaMin because it works for a long time (up to 12 hours after brushing), forming a barrier over the teeth that slowly releases calcium, phosphate, and fluoride to remineralize the enamel continuously throughout the day/night. Unfortunately, I don't see BioMin here on Amazon. I'd be interested in trying it, though! Update 2021-10-25: I just read that "BioMin F" was FDA approved in the USA in Dec 2020 and is currently available by prescription. The only toothpaste I'm aware of at the moment that contains it is Dr. Collins BioMin Restore Plus toothpaste. I haven't tried it. Maybe someday it will become available without a prescription?

I never had sensitive teeth, but after I went to the dentist and got white fillings and it was the worst thing I have ever done to my teeth, they became so sensitive to cold and hot food, and especially to cold food. I have to stay away from cold and hot food and crunchy or anything hard because that is how bad my teeth have gotten after I came from the dentist. And the dentist even prescribed me a tooth paste for the sensitivity problem and it really didn't stop the sensitivity, so I gave up and stay away from any kind of foods that would triggered my teeth's sensitivity. Six months after the fillings I couldn't find any solution and I decided to get sensodyne on amazon even though I knew it would not work but it doesn't hurt to try. After reading a couple of reviews about sensodyne and some had mention that the U.S brand does not contain NOVAMIN which is the main ingredient that stop sensitivity. I went on a quest to find the brand that contain NOVAMIN and I know in Europe the tooth paste are much better than the U.S tooth paste, *caugh, caugh*- so I found this brand from this seller that came from the U.K.And I gave it a try and NOW my sensitivity is way better after using this tooth paste in a few days and it works way better than what the dentist prescribed me. My sensitivity is still there but it's not as bad as it was before, and now I can eat some cold and hot food and I don't have to thaw my foods before I eat them. Only time will tell, and I will continue to use this tooth paste until my sensitivity is completely gone. My product came at a timely manner, I recommend this product and this seller. Thank you guys!

Gentle and works well

I have been using Novamin for several years now. First with 3M SootheRX, then when that disappeared, Topex Renew. Both were sold only by dentists and were overpriced (Topex was $25 for a tiny 1.5oz tube). *NOVAMIN IS MAGIC AND WORKS LIKE NOTHING ELSE FOR SENSITIVE TEETH* You simply won't believe how effective it is. It forms a "bioglass" on your teeth, sealing all the pores very effectively. I was upset when the patent was sold and all the products containing it in the USA disappeared. Then, right as I was running out of the last bit of my Topex Renew, I discovered that Sensodyne was reformulated to remove the useless Potassium Nitrate (salt peter) and replaced with Novamin instead. Then I was quickly disgusted that it was available this way only in the EU/UK???!!!??? WTF??? Amazon to the rescue with the vendor shipping from the UK! The tube doesn't have a nice flip cap like I desire, but it does have a convenient 1/4 twist cap that is easy to open. For some reason, the spout is HUGE, so it is hard to get the right amount (too much wants to come out each time) but with some practice, it is OK. Tube size is quite reasonable. Paste has a strong but nice sweet peppermint taste. Doesn't foam as much as most toothpastes, but that is OK. Has a high amount of fluoride in it, but so did the Topex (the SoothRX didn't). It would be nice if they offered a non-fluoride version too, but whatever. Instructions are weak. When using paste like this, use a moderate amount and brush (but not too hard) for a few minutes. Then spit it out but DO NOT RINSE. You need it to be in your mouth for 30 min for maximum effectiveness. Novamin is non-toxic, but since it contains other stuff, including fluoride, DO NOT SWALLOW EITHER. Instead, continue to spit out any new saliva for 20 to 30 min, then just swallow as normal. If your teeth are a real problem, use it 2 to 3 times a day at first; then you can usually cut down to 2, then 1 time a day. When you get down to once a day, use some other toothpaste for your other brushing (I like to use Squiggle Sensitive which contains Xylitol and calcium- it is good for killing bacteria, has no fluoride and no taste either). Some people can even reduce to every other day or every few days (I can't, unfortunately). Before discovering Novamin, NOTHING worked to help my teeth. Hopefully it will make its way into over-the-counter USA products soon.

This is described as "unflavored", and even "Ask Rufus" confirmed that it is unflavored. But that is not true. It has a distinct mint flavor. There is some fine print on the box that also mentions mint. As someone with a mint allergy, I can not use this product at all. I spent a long time searching for unflavored fluoride toothpaste, and thought I had finally found it. It was even recommended by my dentist. How disappointing to discover that it is actually mint-flavored.

Better off paying the extra dollar and getting the big size. But at least this is the real stuff