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BStrad43 Veteran Member
Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 294 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 7:10 am Post subject: Sensodyne? |
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As I get older, my teeth have become more sensitive and my dentist recommended using Sensodyne toothpaste. I have been using it for a few weeks now and I have noticed the horn has been less responsive. I have a harder time playing lower notes and coming in quieter. Nothing really has changed in the daily maintenance.
Could it be the toothpaste numbing my chops?
Thanks
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Al Innella Heavyweight Member
Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 755 Location: Levittown NY
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 7:31 am Post subject: |
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I have been using Sensodyne toothpaste for a few years and haven't had any problems. That's me,not you. I switched to Arm & Hammer sensitive because it cost a lot less. Arm & hammer has the same results as Sensodyne for me,again with no problem playing trumpet.
Try Arm& Hammer and see if helps. I tried Colgate sensitive,it didn't work for me,I was still sensitive to cold and hot,but it might work for you.
Hope this helps,
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Don Herman rev2 'Chicago School' Forum Moderator
Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 8951 Location: Monument, CO
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Same here -- been using various brands, whichever is cheapest, for years (Crest or Colgate now), not had problems I could directly trace to that. But you may be more sensitive for whatever reason.
I have had more problems just due to get older, however -- not so much with range, but technique and endurance is harder to maintain. _________________ "After silence, that which best expresses the inexpressible, is music" - Aldous Huxley |
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JayKosta Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Dec 2018 Posts: 3306 Location: Endwell NY USA
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Another consideration is that Sensodyne (and other brands) have many-many different varieties.
For me, one of the types that claimed a 'whitening' ability caused lip trouble for playing.
Now, I just use a plain type.
Jay _________________ Most Important Note ? - the next one !
KNOW (see) what the next note is BEFORE you have to play it.
PLAY the next note 'on time' and 'in rhythm'.
Oh ya, watch the conductor - they set what is 'on time'. |
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mrhappy Veteran Member
Joined: 03 Dec 2018 Posts: 371 Location: Port Jackson, NY
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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For me it depends on the situation… If I have a commercial gig I’ll use ‘Ultrabright’… however if there will be a lot of ballads then ‘Colgate Sensative’ seems to work better… For gigs that require reading I go with ‘Close Up’… for those gigs with many random high notes I’ll use ‘Aim’… If I think that parts might have to be transposed up a 1/2 step ‘Oral B’ gets the call… If there will be some fast playing involved I might switch to Sensodyne ‘Rapid Relief’… Sometimes it just depends on the horn that I want to play… If I’m worried about dropping a vintage horn I’ll use ‘Pepsodent’… if I wanna use a shiny silver horn I’ll break out my old tube of ‘Gleem’ … and sometimes I’ll just want to use the the Kanstul so of coarse I’ll brush with ‘Zigfresh’! _________________ MH |
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JVL Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Posts: 894 Location: Nissa, France
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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hello
i can have the same problem depending on tooth paste, or how much i use, how long time i brush and keep the paste in my mouth.
the best one, both for this issue and health, is Meswak, an ayurvedic one you can find in bio shops, liquorice taste, and just only few portion is necessary
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BStrad43 Veteran Member
Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 294 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Sat May 25, 2019 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you guys.
It turns out that I am allergic to the Sensodyne toothpaste. I woke up the other day with my lips swollen. Time to find a new toothpaste.
Kevin |
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mrhappy Veteran Member
Joined: 03 Dec 2018 Posts: 371 Location: Port Jackson, NY
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Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 6:51 am Post subject: |
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BStrad43 wrote: |
Time to find a new toothpaste.
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Yes, in hurry!! _________________ MH |
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