Hi, what is tooth sensitivity?
Also called dentin hypersensitivity, tooth sensitivity means discomfort in the teeth as a response to certain stimulus such as hot or cold temperatures
How do you know its sensitivity?
- Triggers of sensitivity includes.
- hot foods and drinks cold foods and beverages
- Sweet foods and beverages Acidic foods and drinks
- Inappropriate brushing/ flossing
How is this sensitivity treated?
- Use tooth brush and tooth paste made for sensitive teeth
- Use desensitizing toothpaste with high fluoride content
- Use of softer tooth brushes during the period
- Use alcohol free mouthwashes
- Getting desensitizing gel applied by a dental professional
- Research shows honey also helps sensi tive teeth
How do we get sensitive leeth?
- Brushing the teeth inappropriately Grinding teeth day or night (bruxism)
- Gastro esophageal reflux (vomiting) Tooth decay, broken, chipped tooth
- Worn our fillings and crowns
- Dental erosions
- Drinking very hot or very cold liquids
- Poor dental fillings
- Regular cating, drinking acidic foods
- Receding gums, naturally or due to gum disease
- Teeth whitening procedures:
Sensitive teeth can be an early warning sing of a more serious dental problem so its advised you get checked by a dental professional ASAP
BRIEF NOTE ON GUM SENSITIVITY
Gum sensitivity refers to the irritation of the gums often caused by gingivitis which is the earliest form of gum diseases.
Signs of gum sensitivity
- Swelling
- Redness
- Bleeding
- Gum Pain
Causes of sensitive gums
- Brushing and flossing too hard
- Poorly fitted partial or full dentures
- Braces
- Gingivitis
- Calculus and plaque
- Smoking
- Poor oral hygiene
- Vitamin C deficiency
How to manage sensitive gums
- Improve oral health hygiene
- Use antiseptic mouth washes
- Drink more water
- Take enough vitamin C (fruits / supplements)
- Pay your dentist a visit
- Practice stress management
FAQ
What if all my teeth are sensitive?
- You need to visit a dental professional for a cor- rect diagnosis of the cause before any interven- tion is done.
What if don’t treat sensitivity?
- Depending on the cause it will lead to serious dental pain, pulpitis and infections.
Does it heal by its self?
- Depending on the cause yes it does and does not.
Which toothpaste is good for sensitive teeth?
- The one with desensitizing properties or high fluoride content.
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