Got Sensitive Teeth? 5 WAYS to Tackle the Sensitivity!
Do your teeth feel sensitive or tingly after eating a cold treat? Are you getting a tingly sensation in your teeth when you drink a hot beverage? If so, you may have sensitive teeth - this more common than you think and is not something to freak out about.
According to MouthHealth.org, "In healthy teeth, a layer of enamel protects the crowns of your teeth—the part above the gum line. Under the gum line a layer called cementum protects the tooth root. Underneath both the enamel and the cementum is dentin."
Dentin is less dense than enamel and cementum and contains microscopic tubules (small hollow tubes or canals). When dentin loses its protective covering of enamel or cementum these tubules allow heat and cold or acidic or sticky foods to reach the nerves and cells inside the tooth. Dentin may also be exposed when gums recede. The result can be hypersensitivity.
According to MouthHealth.org, "In healthy teeth, a layer of enamel protects the crowns of your teeth—the part above the gum line. Under the gum line a layer called cementum protects the tooth root. Underneath both the enamel and the cementum is dentin."
Dentin is less dense than enamel and cementum and contains microscopic tubules (small hollow tubes or canals). When dentin loses its protective covering of enamel or cementum these tubules allow heat and cold or acidic or sticky foods to reach the nerves and cells inside the tooth. Dentin may also be exposed when gums recede. The result can be hypersensitivity.
"Okay, so I know I have sensitive teeth, but what caused it?"
Sensitive teeth can be caused by many factors including:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Worn Fillings
- Gum Disease
- Worn Tooth Enamel
- Exposed Tooth Root
When the dentin is less dense than the other layers of your teeth, it may cause hypersensitivity.
"What can I do about the sensitivity? Can it be treated?"
Thankfully, tooth sensitivity is something that can be dealt with and treated. Here are 5 ways it can be dealt with:
- Desensitizing Tooth Paste
- Fluoride Gel
- A Crown, Inlay or Bonding
- Surgical Gum Graft
- Root Canal
One of these options may be better for you over the others depending on how sensitive your teeth are. Because of those factors, it is important to ask your dentist on their professional opinion and consultation. Another way to avoid tooth sensitivity taking place is to make sure that you're taking good care of your oral health by brushing and flossing twice daily.
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