Tooth Sensitivity

Most Common cause of tooth sensitivity in adults is the exposed tooth roots due to receding gums. Do your teeth hurt when you eat something cold or hot?  When you breathe in really cold air? Then you might be suffering from tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity happens when the vulnerable under layer of your teeth-the dentin- is exposed. This allows the tubules that run from the dentin to the nerve to carry pain sensations.  

Causes:
  • Brushing too hard
  • Receding gum line allowing the root to be exposed
  • Excessive  use  of  tooth  whiteners  and  abrasive  toothpaste
  • Mouthwash or foods with high acidity

How to care for sensitive teeth
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Key is to keep your teeth and gums healthy.  Reducing the pressure you use on the toothbrush if you are a scrubber.  Use an antibacterial rinse to 
keep bacteria low and keep your mouth feeling clean. Use a soft tooth-brush and if needed use sensitive toothpaste.

Tooth SensitivityTia Danker RDH
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