Outside of making sure you maintain good oral hygiene, there are not many measures you can take to prevent tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity is a common dental issue for many of our patients. Here at Gaston Dental Associates, we truly care about the comfort and needs of our patients, which is what makes us one of the best dental offices that’s located in Gastonia, North Carolina. That’s why we are revealing all of our tips and tricks for you to prevent tooth sensitivity.
You first need to get a good understanding of how and why your tooth may be hurting. Sensitivity usually causes a sharp and sudden pain that can last anywhere from 30 seconds to two minutes. The reason why you get these sharp pains is because your teeth are sensitive when you eat or drink anything hot or cold, or anything that is excessively sugary. The enamel has been worn down and is exposing the dentin, where the nerves of your teeth are stored, and when they are exposed it will send that jolting pain through them. In some cases, people can experience this pain even when they are brushing or flossing their teeth.
If you have any cavities, cracked teeth, gum recession, or enamel or root erosion, all of these can trigger pain in sensitive teeth. Dentin contains thousands of little tubules that lead to your tooth’s pulp and when exposed to heat, cold, acidic and sticky substances this will cause the pain. Here is a list of some factors that can contribute to sensitive teeth.
Now that we know all the issues that can lead to tooth sensitivity, to prevent sensitive teeth from occurring you can use special toothpaste that is specifically designed to help maintain great dental hygiene. You can also come into the office for dental cleanings and routine checkups for help with preventing sensitive teeth. Here at Gaston Dental Associates, we strive to give you the best patient care possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call us. We’re always here to help you in any way we can.
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