Sensitive teeth aren’t just an irritation. They can also make it hard for you to eat and drink. For the most part, sensitive tooth pain is sharp, sudden, and temporary. The pain usually occurs when teeth are exposed to cold air or hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods. If you suffer from sensitive teeth, learn more about some of the common causes and different solutions you can try to get some relief.
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Numb Tongue and Other Worrying Sensations Following Dental Procedures
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Can Flying Give Me a Toothache?
Yes — flying can give you a toothache. You may be surprised to find that your teeth become sensitive and develop a growing pain as your plane leaves the tarmac and begins to climb. Not only will oral problems you brought on the plane with become much worse, but you may notice some tooth pain for the first time. So what exactly is going on? And is there any way you can manage this type of pain?
Remineralizing Your Teeth’s Enamel
If you’ve had issues with your teeth that involve weakening, white spots, or numerous cavities, one of the key causes could be demineralized enamel. To understand what demineralization is and how to remineralize in order to address the problem, take a look at this guide. You’ll understand that demineralization is not actually damage to tooth enamel – but it is the first sign that such damage may be coming soon, among other problems. Fortunately, demineralization can be stopped, and your teeth can remain protected.
What To Do When You Have a Dental Emergency While Travelling
It’s important that you prepare, as best you can, for every possible situation while traveling. Dealing with a toothache abroad, however, can be a bit challenging. What exactly counts as a dental emergency? When do you need to call a dentist, and which office should you visit? Here’s what you need to do if you have a dental emergency while traveling.
How Winter Weather Can Cause Toothaches and Sensitivity
Do your teeth ever hurt when you eat something hot or cold? When tooth enamel wears down or the gums recede, it exposes a layer of your teeth that is very sensitive to temperature changes. If something too hot or too cold touches this part of your mouth, you’ll feel some pain.
But you aren’t just at risk for this type of discomfort because of your diet. During the winter, your teeth contract in response to intense cold weather. This can lead to cracks in your teeth and cause the same type of pain that you experience when you bite into ice cream. Take a look at how the cold can affect your teeth, how this relates to winter weather, and what you can do to fix aches and sensitive teeth or nerves.
Treating Sensitive Teeth
We’re pleased that one of our very own dentists was the guest on CTV Morning Live’s “Ask An Expert” segment on June 21, 2017.
Dr. Alison Fransen, owner of Wesbrook Village Dental, provided information about tooth sensitivity, causes and solutions, in a video segment with Jason Pires.
4 Treatments for Sensitive Teeth
If you are suffering from sensitive teeth, it is most likely because your enamel has been eroded or the roots of your teeth have been exposed. While the gnawing and uncomfortable pain of sensitive teeth can often be lessened by switching to desensitizing toothpastes or reducing acid consumption, sometimes sensitive teeth can only be adequately treated in the dentist’s office. Here are the four main dental procedures and treatments that can help to combat sensitive teeth.
How Teeth Become Sensitive
So how do teeth become Sensitive?
Basically, tooth sensitivity is caused when the protective enamel on your teeth begins to wear away. Underneath the outer enamel are microscopic tubes that lead to a bundle of nerves. When these tiny tubes become exposed, the result is painful sensitivity to hot and cold beverages. Sweet and sour tastes can also trigger a reaction. There are a number of reasons why this eroding of the protective surface occurs. Normal aging is the main cause, but tooth sensitivity can also be caused by trauma like biting down on a popcorn kernel, or recent dental work.
Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions
Tooth sensitivity is a nerve irritation that occurs after your enamel has worn down or if your gums are receding, exposing the surfaces of your teeth. Pain normally stems from consuming hot or cold foods and beverages that touch your teeth, bringing them in contact with cold air. If you’re having tooth sensitivity, a 123Dentist Community Dentist Network member can help.
The most popular complaint from dental patients is that tooth sensitivity causes so much pain that your eating habits change – even a spoonful of ice cream can be an excruciating experience for people with sensitive teeth.
