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One of the best parts about working for NBC Select is getting to try so many products. One category that we’ve been particularly robust about is oral care. Over the years, our team has tested dozens of toothpastes from every major brand — Crest, Colgate, Tom’s of Maine, Marvis and more. If you can name it, we’ve probably tried it. One brand that consistently comes out on top is Sensodyne. The brand’s known for its sensitive-teeth friendly formulas and is one of the only options I consistently come back to. Right now, a 4-pack of its extra whitening toothpaste is on sale for 20% off — it’s lowest price ever. Deal of the Day With this minty 4-pack, you’ll get a formula that has all the benefits of a standard toothpaste — like tartar reduction and stain removal — but in a formula that’s specifically designed for sensitive teeth. It does so via potassium nitrate and sodium fluoride, ingredients that soothe and protect your nerves, decreasing sensitivity overall, according to Sensodyne. (Fluoride is also a key component for cavity prevention and overall tooth health.) I’ve been using the brand for years and particularly rely on it anytime I’m using white strips, which tend to make my teeth feel achey and weak. I’ll use it in the lead up to treatment to strengthen them, or if I’m feeling particularly sensitive after a whitening session, I’ll use this for a day or two afterward and my teeth and gums always feel better. I’m not the only NBC Select editor who feels this way. It’s a mainstay for NBC Select’s senior manager for community engagement, Rosalie Sparaco, too. “I’ve had sensitive teeth my whole life and anytime I switch off of Sensodyne for a little while, I always make my way back,” she says. “It just makes my teeth feel better and in a way, they feel stronger. I wish it was a little mintier, but it still leaves my mouth feeling fresh.” Get a 4-pack for 20% off now. Why trust NBC Select? Lindsay Schneider is an editor for NBC Select who oversees our Select 100 packages (including our ranking of the 100 best face moisturizers and 100 best face SPFs). She’s been using Sensodyne toothpaste for years, as have many NBC Select staffers. The NBC Select editorial team has also been covering oral care best practices, including stories on the best toothpastes for sensitive teeth, at-home teeth whitening kits, top-tier water flossers and more.
