Tooth Sensitivity: Causes, Remedies & Treatments Available.

Tooth sensitivity comes with pain and discomfort that can make eating or drinking your favorite foods a painful experience. Although the one who suffers from sensitive teeth can be sure that they can be treated.

Typically, this condition has pain in the teeth after drinking cold liquid, eating hot or cold foods, or breathing cold air. If the pain becomes too strong, you should go to Clínica Dentae immediately, as the nerve of your tooth could be exposed.

Tooth sensitivity begins when the gums begin to separate from the teeth. The gums are a protective blanket, they cover and protect the roots of the teeth. When the gums recede and separate, the roots lose their protection and are therefore exposed.

The exposed root tips contain small tubules that lead directly to the nerves of the teeth. Every time pressure elements, hot or cold travel through the tubules, it will activate the nerves and cause pain.

The idea is to stop tooth sensitivity and keep your gums healthy. If you reduce the pressure you use when brushing your teeth, you will find that your gums will stay healthy . When taught to brush their teeth, most people are instructed to use a lot of force. While this can clean the teeth, it also traumatizes the gums, which can lead to gum recession and subsequent tooth sensitivity.

Tell your dentist or hygienist first. He or she can help you and see what the best treatment is. It is also important to inform your dentist or hygienist in case the cause is not dentin (root) hypersensitivity and the tooth is sensitive due to a more serious problem.

To treat tooth sensitivity, your dentist or hygienist may recommend that you use a low abrasion toothpaste , especially made for sensitive teeth, a desensitizing toothpaste. These toothpastes make your teeth less sensitive if you brush them twice a day, and they also contain fluoride to help protect your teeth against cavities. Alternatively, your dentist may prescribe a fluoride brush gel or fluoride rinse, or a high fluoride toothpaste that is specially formulated to make your teeth less sensitive and provide additional protection against cavities.

These treatments are done at home when you brush your teeth and are cheap. Other treatments for sensitive teeth are also available that your dentist or hygienist can provide in the dental office. These include treatments that are painted on the teeth, such as varnishes with fluoride and plastic resins, fillings if a large number of teeth have been lost, and lasers.

You should ask your dentist or hygienist about the best way to treat your sensitivity.

In the market we can find several brands of electric toothbrushes, the latest generation have a pressure indicator so that the use is correct. There are many brands of toothpastes that contain potassium nitrate, potassium is an ingredient that has been clinically shown to reduce dentin hypersensitivity.

There are several toothpastes to choose from on the market like: Sensodyne, Fluocaril, SensiKin. Mouthwash can also help tooth sensitivity, as long as it contains fluoride.

If you start using toothpaste with a higher supply of fluoride, and mouthwash, you will notice a slight improvement in your teeth and gums. The sensitivity will begin to disappear, giving you almost immediate relief. When brushing, be sure to brush gently and avoid using any kind of force, as it will always cause your gums to be traumatized and recede again.

In case the use of desensitizing pastes and fluoride mouthwash is not useful, you should go to Clínica Dentae where we will assess other available options.

At Clinica Dentae we know how to solve it, so you should not hesitate to ask us. Tooth sensitivity is something many of us have to deal with, although there are ways you can defend yourself and prevent the pain and discomfort associated with sensitivity from making your life more difficult.