The dentist and Professional Relations Coordinator Colgate Palmolive Peru, Dr. Fernando Diaz del Olmo said dentine hypersensitivity occurs when the gums retract leaving areas of exposed roots of teeth. He said that over the years have tried various treatments with acceptable results but no immediate or lasting. To date, treatment with resin coating passed the exposed areas and / or apply special coatings to desensitize the exposed areas.

“It is very important to treat this hypersensitivity, as these complaints and reactions to cold stimuli in the first place they can go even worse and end up in more severe cases in endodontic treatment,” he added.

When the pasta does not give sufficient results, your dentist may try other methods like the application of fluoride in sensitive areas of the teeth. Fluoride binds to the tooth and reduces the transmission of the stimulus, in addition to strengthening the enamel. He said it is inherent in the dentist treating this and other complications dentin.

For this, Colgate Palmolive Peru wants to share his new professional product Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief – Pasta Desensitizing with Pro-Argin Technology for in-office treatment of dentine hypersensitivity.

He said the unique, patented formulation of the new Colgate Sensitive Pro AlivioM Arginine combines with 8% Calcium Carbonate, providing immediate relief and long-lasting hypersensitivity up to 28 days.

This advanced formula allows the blocking of open dentinal tubules, and are recommended for use before, during or after dental procedures that generate dentine hypersensitivity.

Dr. Diaz del Olmo said that the official launch of this new product to the entire dental profession will be on Wednesday 10 February at 5.00 pm at the Convention Center at the Medical College of Peru, located on the corner of Avenida 28 July and Jr. Grimaldo del Solar, Miraflores, through dentinal hypersensitivity Symposium, “A new concept in the treatment of dentin sensitivity, where all information will be shared scientific support for this product.

For its part, the dean of the Dental College in Peru, Miguel Angel Saravia Rojas who will explain the benefits of this product during the symposium, said his institution supports and endorses this new product, because it is presented as the best alternative for treating this oral condition.

Thus, Colgate confirms its leadership and innovation in the product segment for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity, including its product portfolio for sensitivity Desensitizing Pasta, a superior product for use in the dental office.