Tooth Sensitivity: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Tooth sensitivity can affect more than one tooth at a time and is one of the most common problems worldwide. Teeth become sensitive when the surface beneath the gums called dentin is exposed. Person suffering from tooth sensitivity should visit a dentist immediately and get proper treatment. At Dentzz our experts don’t just provide effective treatment but also guide the patient with tips on how to take care of their teeth and avoid the similar problems in future.

Before we show you the type of treatments available let us first see what are the causes and symptoms of tooth sensitivity.

Causes:

·         Brushing too hard or using hard bristled toothbrush can sometimes pull the gums back and expose the dentin.

·         Age is also a factor for tooth sensitivity, teeth get exposed to sensitivity between 25-30 years of age.

·         Intake of food that has high acidic content can also lead to tooth sensitivity at times. These include, pickles, tomatoes, citrus fruits, etc.

·         Damaged or broken teeth are often exposed to bacteria, which can enter the pulp and cause inflammation.

·         If a person has a habit of teeth grinding or clenching can also be prone to tooth sensitivity.

Symptoms:

·         Experiencing sharp pain in one or more than one tooth while biting certain foods. These foods may not necessarily be hard.

·         Acute pain after consuming hot or cold food and beverages. This could be momentary or even for a long time.

·         Some experience pain even during brushing and flossing, even if you use a soft bristled brush gently.

·         If there is an underlying disease sometimes many other symptoms such as bad breath, pus or discharge, swollen gums can also occur along with sensitive teeth.

·         Receding gums are another very important symptom of teeth sensitivity and can occur in most cases.

  

Treatments:

If you’re experiencing any of the above symptoms, book an appointment with Dentzz today to get the right treatment from our experts. These treatments include:

·         Fluoride helps strengthen the tooth enamel as well as reduces pain. Your dentist will apply fluoride to the painful and sensitive areas of your teeth.

·         At times affected root surface has to be treated with the help of bonding resin.

·         Untreated tooth sensitivity can lead to loss of gum tissue. Here the dentist will have to do a gum graft to protect the exposed roots.

·         At the last stage if no other treatment helps, the dentist will recommend a root canal treatment to treat the problems in the dental pulp.