Sensodyne ProNamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
SODIUM FLUORIDE	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
FLAVOR	Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, 3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYLAMINE, NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
PEG-8	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
POTASSIUM NITRATE (Active Ingredient)	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
SODIUM SACCHARIN	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
SORBITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUM	None Identified	Data: Limited
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

Animal Testing Policies

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Potassium Nitrate (5%) (Antihypersensitivity), Sodium Fluoride (0.15% w/v Fluoride Ion) (Anticavity)Inactive Ingredients: Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Flavor, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, PEG 8, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Xanthan Gum

Directions from packaging:

Adults and children 12 years of age or older: Apply at least a 1-inch of the product onto a soft bristle toothbrush brush teeth thoroughly for at least one minute, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist or physician. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. Children under 12 years of age: consult a dentist or physician. Store below 30°C (86°F)

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsIf pain/sensitivity still persists after 4 weeks of use, please visit your dentist. Stop use and ask a dentist if the problem persists or worsens. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by dentist. Keep out of reach of children. Id more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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