If you noticed that a cold drink or a hot pie will cause tooth pain most likely you suffer from sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is manifested by a short, intense dental pain caused by cold, hot, sweet or sour. Causes of sensitive teeth include: poor oral hygiene, inefficient brushing, tooth decay, fillings. Enamel is a protective barrier against pain and gum protects teeth against external factors. Tooth sensitivity occurs when tooth enamel remove from tooth, or from gingival retraction. Gingivitis can be another cause of teeth sensitivity.
Teeth, regardless of their type and features are covered on the outside by an extremely thin layer of enamel, gloss and white. Under the enamel are the dentin, part of the tooth that is less dense. When the dentin loses its protective properties allows heat, acids and other substances to stimulate the nerve endings inside the pulp. This causes a hypersensitivity especially when chewing or drinking something hot or cold or when breathing through the mouth.
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums and bone. Ignored, such a condition, can cause the creation of a space between the gum and tooth root. Periodontal disease may progress until the tooth root is no longer fixed to the channel. Thus, the tooth may get abnormal sensitivity.
How to treat sensitive teeth?
Experts insist on the importance of regular dental checks, as it can diagnose potential problems at an early stage. First, identify the cause of sensitivity. Often it is about changing of toothpaste, which should be adapted to the needs of tooth.
Special sensitive toothpaste contains ingredients that can remove pain and treat sore gums. Toothpaste should be used consecutive days to feel an improvement. Another choice would be mouthwash with fluoride.
If symptoms are not relieved by daily use of effective toothpastes it is recommended certain procedures to be performed at the dental office. These procedures are remarkably effective and will treat tooth sensitivity. Initially, it will clean your teeth. After teeth are clean, apply a mixture of substances based on gel that protect teeth. In case of tooth decay, dentist will treat them, and pain will disappear gradually.
If you have sore gums, teeth that hurt very much or receding gums call your dentist immediately. Treatment of sensitive teeth is relatively uncomplicated, but there are exceptions. When sensitivity is intense and does not allow the patient to eat correctly, your dentist may use surgery desensitization. Prevention and treatment of caries, gingivitis, periodontal disease and tooth sensitivity is possible only with proper oral hygiene.
