Sensitive Teeth
Teeth sensitivity is the hypersensitivity or root sensitivity of the dentin. Teeth sensitivity can be quite painful. It is felt when cold or hot, sugary or very acidic foods and drinks get into contact with your teeth. Breathing in cold air could also cause the dentin hypersensitivity. There are many ways to prevent this, manage it, or avoid it too. he enamel exposes the inner layers of your dentin leading to sensitivity of teeth.
Signs of teeth sensitivity
When pain occurs on one particular tooth, it could be a sign of tooth sensitivity. This could be caused by tooth decay where the inner dentin is exposed. Sometimes you could experience spontaneous pain on your teeth without any reason that may have provoked the sensitivity such as eating or drinking cold foods and drinks. This is a sign that some part of your dentine is exposed. Discolored teeth could be caused by the erosion of your enamel or by a dental cavity which causes tooth sensitivity. Look out for such discoloration if you start experiencing tooth sensitivity.
5 ways to prevent teeth sensitivity
1. Brush with a soft toothbrush twice daily.
Hard toothbrushes cause abrasions of teeth exposing the inner dentin of your teeth which leads to teeth sensitivity. Therefore, brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush not only removes plaque and food particles from your teeth, but it can also protect against gum disease or loss.
2. Avoid whitening your teeth too much especially with hydrogen peroxide.
Excessive use of hydrogen peroxide to whiten your teeth causes erosion on the outer surface of your teeth which exposes the inner layers of the dentin. Therefore, to avoid tooth sensitivity, limit the number of times you whiten your teeth with this bleaching agent.
3. Use sensitivity toothpaste to brush your teeth.
Sensitivity toothpaste not only removes plaque and food particles from your teeth while protecting from gum loss, but it can also provide relief whenever you are suffering from tooth sensitivity.
4. Avoid consuming acidic or sweetened foods and drinks.
Consuming acidic or sweetened foods and drinks enhances the harmful bacteria inside of the mouth mouth to produce acids which will attack the tooth’s enamel. The continuous attacks on the enamel can lead to loss of minerals causing erosion on the outer surface of your teeth.
5. Maintain proper oral hygiene
Brushing twice daily and flossing after every meal removes plaque and food particles from your teeth and along the gum lining. This helps protect the gums from diseases and the teeth from tooth decay or sensitivity.
Tooth sensitivity can be so disturbing and quite painful. Therefore, ensure that you protect your teeth against any causes of tooth sensitivity and practice proper oral hygiene. Visit your dentist regularly to ensure that any dental health problem is detected and treated in its early stages. The dentist will also provide the right treatment for your tooth sensitivity.
