Sensitive Teeth
A common dental condition that involves discomfort and pain when exposed to certain foods and temperatures.
Sensitive Teeth
A common dental condition that involves discomfort and pain when exposed to certain foods and temperatures.
What is Sensitive Teeth?
A common dental condition that involves discomfort and pain when exposed to certain foods and temperatures. This is caused when the outer shell, enamel is worn away or when the tooth roots get exposed.
Signs and symptoms:
A sharp, intense shooting pain that goes deep into the tooth is a sign of sensitive teeth. In some people the pain can last a few minutes, or sometimes even hours, while in others it passes off quickly. The longer the pain lasts the more likely it is that a serious problem exists, so any pain that lasts more than a few seconds should be checked by the dentist as soon as possible.
Causes:
Tooth sensitivity occurs when the layer of a tooth underneath the enamel or the layer covering the root is exposed along the gum line due to receding gums. The exposed areas respond to hot and cold,and sometimes too sweet and spicy foods,and trigger pain.
Some factors which can contribute to tooth sensitivity includes:
- Over brushing.
- Tooth grinding.
- Gum disease.
- Cracked/decay tooth.
- Too much consumption of acidic food /drinks.
- Teeth grinding habits.
Tooth Care:
- Use a soft – bristled toothbrush, which will help prevent gum loss.
- Brush with a sensitivity toothpaste like sensodyne.
- Brush and floss your teeth twice a day to prevent gum loss.
- Be sure to clean all parts of your mouth, including in between the teeth and along the gum line.
Treatment:
- If you find that tooth sensitivity is troubling you,or it does not improve, see your dentist, who may be able to offer other treatments.
- A fluoride gel or desensitising agent may be applied to the sensitive areas of the teeth.
- Your dentist will identify flaws or cavities that can be corrected with a filling, bonding, crown or inlay.
- If you have gum recession, your dentist may recommend a gum graft to cover the root of the tooth.
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