This is one product that I wish I had 40 years ago. The Novamin ingredient puts a hard silicate layer of protection on your teeth like spf50 sunscreen does for your skin. The coating will only stick to your teeth, and won't bother your tongue. The product works through a plating process, similar to electroplating metals, but only using your saliva. The first time you use it, you will feel some heat, that is the process working, and over the next three weeks the heat will fade, but that's because your teeth are now plated and protected. I used a Flouide toothpaste in the morning, and the Dr. Collins product in the evening. you need to brush for at least 2 minutes, and don't rinse right away, let the product set up for the recommended 30 minutes. Also no food or colored fluids, such as blue mouthwash in that 30 minutes. I used the product with a regular toothbrush for the first tube, then I used Dr. Collins Perio toothbrush for the second tube, and only then did the product get below the gum line, yes the heat was there again. The Perio toothbrush I consider mandatory with this product as getting below the gumline is something no other toothbrush can get to. Bottom line, this product will solve (I will say) all your sensitive tooth issues, Even the ones that are not sensitive, this product will save them too before its too late. I have also used the 3M SootheRX product, and in my opinion the 3M product feels like it has a little better sticking power, however both products do what is advertised and I don't have a preference as to which one is really better. I will say for certain that I won't switch back to the usual drugstore brands anytime soon! For the uncertain consumer, start with the less expensive Dr. Collins product to experiment with, but if your in dental sensitivity pain then go with the 3M. Again don't forget the Perio toothbrush, it made all the difference.
By Trevor from Vancouver, Canada on 11-18-10

I told my My Dentist and Hygienist about this product, and they were impressed with the results! It did not eliminate the discomfort of the scaling process, it was reduced. It also was easier to remove the plaque using this product as the Hygienist used much less effort this time around. I previously said that switched to the 3M Soothe RX, which I though had better sticking power, I was wrong. After three weeks I noticed a regression, and switched back to the Dr. Collins Restore. I called up 3M and Dr. Collins to get their opinions and the 3M product has much less Nova Min in it, but more of a polishing agent, which gives your teeth a polished feeling, but its nowhere near what the Restore product can do. I hope this information helps you decide what product is best for you.
By Trev from Vancouver, Canada on 12-23-10

Pros: Helps provide significant relief from sensitivity, Fresh breath, re-mineralizes teeth, helps whiten teeth. Cons: Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), which is a known irritant for gums. If it was SLS free I would give it 5 stars
By Amit from Virginia, USA on 04-09-11

Love it!!! I found that it relieves a lot of sensitivity when brushing or bleaching. For the purchase price that I bought this item, I would definitely do it again.
By Lisa M. Engel from Milwaukee, WI on 05-13-11

I have been using this toothpaste for over 3 years now. It is ten times better than sesnodyne or any of the others that use the same ingredient. Chewing ice cubes are no problem after using this product for a week and I have severe receding gums. Really great product.
By Robert Angel from Queens, New York on 05-19-11

I just returned home from my latest teeth cleaning appointment. For the last several years, I have been dreading going to the dentist for a teeth cleaning because I have exposed roots and the teeth scraping hits "hot spot" areas. It has been an unpleasant and sometimes painful experience just to have my teeth cleaned. I'm happy to say that after using Dr. Collins Restore toothpaste for the last three to four months, my teeth cleaning experience today involved a minimal amount of pain and discomfort and I'm very grateful. I will keep using Restore because it seems to make a difference in my dental visit experience and that works great for me. Also, I began using Dr. Collins Perio Toothbrush at the same time, per someone else's positive review here. There appears to be something about the combination of those two products that made the difference for me. I also had a new dental hygienist today for my cleaning, so that was also a factor. Thank you, Dr. Collins. I'm a happier camper today.
By Marshal McKitrick from Sacramento, CA on 07-25-11

I don't like how most dentist-related stuff is stuck in midevil times. It's all scrape the teeth with metal and then drill them away till they're gone. It's nothing about repairing damaged teeth so we can keep them. However... This product is the latest technology and it literally coats my teeth with protection every time I use it. This is one of the few products that actually restore teeth.
By Nick from Vallejo on 08-12-11

First I have to tell you that I am so amazed at the Restore toothpaste. It is absolutely the best oral care product I have ever used for removing plaque and whitening teeth. And it works so fast.
By Fran from USA on 11-21-11

I've been using it for a few weeks. At first it would actually make my teeth more sensitive than usual, and now it seems to do the opposite. In addition my teeth are noticeably more white. I'd like to see some results of more long term use. But in addition to this, I've been using Mi Paste and cod liver oil (I have abfractions and I'm desperately trying to mitigate them). So far, in the last few weeks, teeth are whiter, less sensitive, and I have a few white spot lesions that are noticeaby smaller. So for eight bucks, I'd try another tube.
By T from Oregon on 12-11-11