OK, SO WE DON’T WANT TO TALK about your personality here. What we do want to talk about is your sensitive teeth. We know that not all of you deal with sensitive teeth, but for those of you that do, it’s something that can really change your day and your eating habits.
Tooth sensitivity can come from a lot of different reasons. Sometimes hot or cold foods contribute, extreme sweet or sour, or even just biting in general. The resulting pain is mild to severe, and many times is very sharp—shooting right into the nerve endings.
There are many causes of sensitivity, but they all result in one problem: The nerve endings in your teeth become too easily exposed, creating a lower tolerance for the things you put in your mouth.
No matter the level, Drs. Kevin and Jane Lilly know that tooth sensitivity is not pleasant. So here’s a couple of things you can do to help those sensitive teeth:
- BRUSHING: Keeping up proper hygiene to prevent tarter buildup helps reduce the risk of exposing nerves. Using a soft bristled toothbrush when you brush causes less abrasion and helps reduce additional gum recession. There are also several brands of toothpaste that help decrease sensitivity when used regularly.
- DAILY ROUTINE: Daily use of a fluoridated mouthwash can decrease sensitivity. Highly acidic foods can contribute to the dissolve of tooth enamel, so limiting these foods can help. Teeth grinding and clenching can also lead to wearing of the enamel. If this is the case, wearing a mouth guard at night might be your solution.
We want to be your largest defense in preventing and solving your sensitive tooth issues. After learning about your habits and understanding your teeth, we can recommend individual solutions and help your teeth be less sensitive, and your daily life more pleasant.
Our friends at Howcast created the following video about your sensitive teeth:
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC6ojstz3GU&fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0]If you have any general questions about tooth sensitivity, send us a question through Facebook or Twitter—chances are you have the same question as many of our other patients—and we’d love to help everyone.