Oral b sensitive replacement heads
Sensitive replacement heads for an Oral-B electric toothbrush use softer or differently shaped bristles to reduce pressure on tender teeth and gums.
The short answer
A replacement head changes the bristle pattern and stiffness, not the underlying cause of sensitivity. Sensitivity can result from exposed dentine, gum recession, enamel wear, decay, a cracked tooth, or recent dental treatment.
How should you choose and use a replacement head?
Choose a compatible head, use light pressure, and angle the bristles toward the gumline without scrubbing. Replace a worn or splayed head, use fluoride toothpaste, and have persistent sensitivity examined instead of relying only on a softer head.
When should tooth sensitivity be checked by a dentist?
Seek dental care for sensitivity in one tooth, pain that lingers after hot or cold, visible cracks, swelling, or pain on biting. These features can point to decay, pulp inflammation, or structural damage.
What should you ask about the replacement head?
Ask which head fits your handle, whether your brushing pressure is causing wear, what is exposing the dentine, and whether fluoride treatment or restoration is needed.
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This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.