šŸ¦· When my teeth get sensitive, this is EXACTLY what I do


Ever felt that sharp zing from hot coffee, ice cream, or even just breathing in cold air? Tooth sensitivity isnā€™t randomā€”itā€™s your teeth trying to tell you something.

  • Your enamel might be wearing down.
  • Your gums might be receding.
  • You could be grinding your teeth at night without realizing it.

Most people grab Sensodyne and call it a day. But numbing the pain doesnā€™t solve the problemā€”it just masks it.

Instead, hereā€™s exactly what I do when I notice my teeth getting a little sensitive:

1. I Run Through My ā€œWhatā€™s Causing This?ā€ Checklist

Sensitivity doesnā€™t happen randomly. I stop and ask myself:

Am I brushing too hard in one spot?Ā (I check my technique for overbrushing, which can be a difficult habit to breakā€”this is a big one.)

Did I forget to replace my toothbrush head this month?Ā (I swap mine out every month, but if I slip up, Iā€™ll notice my teeth feeling it.)

Have I been eating more acidic foods than usual?Ā (Even ā€œhealthyā€ drinks like kombucha and sparkling water can wear down enamel.)

If I catch myself doing any of these, I adjust immediately.

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2. I Use Fygg Varnish to Reverse Sensitivity Fast

If my teeth ever feel sensitive, I know itā€™s a sign that my enamel needs support. Thatā€™s why I useĀ Fygg Varnish.

Nano-hydroxyapatite works just like fluoride to remineralize teeth, but itā€™sĀ a safer, biomimetic alternativeā€”because itā€™s the same mineral your enamel is actually made of.

The key to reducing sensitivity is sealing those open dentinal tubules, and thatā€™s exactly what Fygg Varnish does.

Hereā€™s how I use it:

  • I apply a thin layer inside my trays.
  • I wear them for one hour to give my teeth time to absorb the nano-HAp.
  • Over time, I notice stronger, less sensitive teethā€”sometimes even after a single use.
  • Before I pop them in, I make sure that my mouth is totally clean (brush, floss, tongue scrape) so that everything is clean and exposed to the varnish.

I formulatedĀ Fygg VarnishĀ because nothing else worked the way I needed it to.Ā Itā€™s my go-to for remineralization, and I recommend it to anyone dealing with sensitivity.

3. I Support My Teeth from the Inside Out with Magnesium

I think itā€™s crazy that we dentistsĀ are still recommending Sensodyne, but almost no one is talking about magnesium.

Magnesium is essential for strong, healthy teeth.Ā Without it, your bodyĀ canā€™t properly regulate calcium and phosphate,Ā which are critical for enamel strength. It also plays a role in:

  • Supporting remineralizationĀ by balancing calcium and phosphate levels.
  • Reducing inflammation, which is important if gum recession is part of the problem.
  • Relaxing muscles and the nervous system,Ā which may help reduce teeth grindingā€”a hidden cause of sensitivity.

I take Magnesium Breakthrough daily, because youĀ cannotĀ build strong teeth without it.
šŸ‘‰Ā Want stronger, less sensitive teeth?Ā This is the magnesium I trust.

4. I Make Sure My Saliva Is Doing Its Job

Most people donā€™t realize that saliva is one of the most important factors in protecting your teeth. Itā€™s not just there to keep your mouth moistā€”itā€™s constantly working to:

  • Neutralize acids that wear down enamel
  • Deliver calcium and phosphate to remineralize your teeth
  • Seal dentin tubules to reduce sensitivity

If my teeth feel more sensitive than usual, I stop and think: Is my saliva doing what itā€™s supposed to?

Hereā€™s what I do to keep it working optimally:

  • I breathe through my nose. Mouth breathing dries out saliva, which makes teeth more vulnerable. If I catch myself mouth breathing at night, I use mouth tape.
  • I stay hydrated. Saliva is 99% water, so if Iā€™m dehydrated, my teeth pay the price.
  • I use the right toothpaste. Fluoride and nano-hydroxyapatite both remineralize, but nano-HAp is what my teeth are actually made of. Thatā€™s why I formulatedĀ FyggĀ Toothpasteā€”because nothing else on the market worked the way I wanted it to.

Want to learn more about how saliva protects your teeth? I go into detail on this in my podcast episode:

šŸŽ§Ā Listen here.

5. I Use the Safer, More Effective Alternative to Fluoride

Fluoride worksā€”thereā€™s no debate about that. But nano-hydroxyapatite works just as well, and itā€™s biomimetic, meaning your body actually recognizes it as a natural part of your teeth.

A clinical trial comparing nano-HAp and fluoride toothpaste found that both reduced sensitivity, but nano-HAp actually repaired enamel better.

The difference?

  • Fluoride makes enamel more acid-resistant but doesnā€™t replace lost minerals.
  • Nano-hydroxyapatite fills in and repairs damaged enamel, literally replacing whatā€™s been lost.
  • It also seals dentinal tubules, reducing sensitivity at the source.

So hereā€™s my question:Ā Why are we still recommending Sensodyne when we have solutions like nano-hydroxyapatite and essential minerals like magnesium?

Give this a try, and let me know how it works for you.

P.S. If you donā€™t loveĀ Magnesium BreakthroughĀ for any reason, they offer a 365-day money-back guarantee. Pretty good guarantee in this day and age, if you ask me!