Tooth Sensitivity

Are your Teeth Sensitive? What makes them sensitive? When the activities like brushing, flossing and eating or drinking something hot or frozen triggers sharp and temporary pain in your tooth or teeth , it is known as tooth sensitivity .The problem of tooth sensitivity arises, when your gums recede back thus exposing the surface beneath called dentin. Dentin has thousands of tiny tubes which lead to fluid filled nerves. Due to exposed dentin, these nerves get easily stimulated and trigger temporary pain in your tooth or teeth, when you eat or drink something hot or cold, touch your teeth or expose them to cold air.rnWhy do you experience this tooth malady?rnYou can experience tooth sensitivity because of the following reasons:rnWear and tear of your tooth enamel due to brushing too hard or brushing your teeth with a hard bristled tooth brush.rnEating too much of acidic foods can erode your tooth enamel and expose the dentin, thus leading to tooth sensitivity.rnGum diseases or gingivitis result in inflamed and sore gums and also in receded gums thus exposing the roots of gums.rnUsing too much mouthwash to keep your breath fresh or minty may lead to sore mouth and may turn your teeth sensitive.rnGrinding or clinching your teeth may wear down your tooth enamel and expose the dentin.rnIf your teeth are broken or chipped, they get filled with bacteria. These bacteria enter the pulp causing pain and inflammation.rnUsing too much of tooth whitening products and toothpastes with bleaching solutions can lead to teeth sensitivity.rnYour age can also be a determinant factor. Tooth sensitivity is maximum at the age of 25 and 30.rnFrequent tooth cleaning, root planning, crown replacement and tooth restorations to keep your smile pearly white can lead to tooth sensitivity.rnThe building-up of plaque at the root surfaces can lead to tooth sensitivity.rnIf your fillings get weakened or fractured and bacteria accumulate in theses cracked fillings, this leads to acid – formulation and enamel breakdown. rnContact Dr. Bikram Singh DMD for any of your tooth related problems. Our diligent and compassionate dentists will not only resolve your present problem but also educate you for the future.