Sensitive Teeth
 

Causes:

When the nerve of the tooth becomes susceptible to hot/cold temperatures, acidic food, flossing, and chewing and causes short sharp pain. Other causes include:

• Weak and deteriorating fillings;
• Cracks in teeth;
• Teeth grinding;
• Tooth whitening products;
• Plaque build-up;
• Medication;
• Viral infection;
• Leukemia;
• Pregnancy;
• Inadequate nutrition.

Symptoms:

Short sharp pain in teeth when they are exposed to hot/cold temperatures, acidic food, flossing, and chewing.

Complications:

To avoid aggravation of the pain it is important to visit us and discover the cause of the pain to remedy to the situation

Treatments:

• Use desensitizing toothpaste;
• Fluoride treatments.

Prevention:

To avoid sensitive teeth

• Avoid acidic foods (i.e. soft drinks) that can irritate the mouth;
• Use desensitizing toothpaste;
• Daily dental hygiene, that includes brushing and flossing after every meal;
• Regular dental exams, every 6 months;
• Regular dental scaling and cleaning, every 6 months.