Have you ever felt a momentary pain when trying a very hot or cold food or drink? Or have you noticed that your gums hurt after brushing your teeth? Although it may seem like a temporary condition, tooth sensitivity is a very severe dental problem that should never be ignored.

If no precautions are taken, tooth sensitivity can cause different health problems by affecting the teeth, gums, and tongue in the mouth in advanced stages.

What is teeth sensitivity?

There is a layer of dentin that covers the teeth. However, sensitivity begins with the damaged gum tissue that covers the teeth. This damage causes pulled gum tissue. The damaged gingiva and dentin layer cannot protect the teeth completely. Because of that, sensitivity is evident in every bitter, sweet and cold food or drink.

If you are feeling sudden nerve impulses with every bite, this means you are experiencing teeth sensitivity.

What causes teeth sensitivity?

Above, we talked about how tooth sensitivity manifests itself. However, there are many symptoms that patients should be aware of, which also cause tooth sensitivity.

• Brushing teeth too hard: The dentin and enamel layers in the tooth can be damaged because of fast and hard brushing of the tooth. This situation causes tooth sensitivity.
• Grinding teeth: Patients may acquire the habit of grinding their teeth during their sleep without their knowledge. Teeth grinding might be caused by high stress, or it may be genetically present in the patient. For this reason, teeth grinding can cause tooth sensitivity in the long term.
• Tooth inflammation: There are multiple causes of gingivitis. However, the most common symptoms in patients are due to intense tartar and bacteria formation. Since swollen gums are damaged, they lose their ability to support and protect the teeth’ roots.
• Dental plaques: Tartar formation, especially on a surface close to the roots of the teeth, is a reason for tooth sensitivity in itself.
• Broken teeth: Broken teeth that have not been treated and renewed for a long time cause tooth sensitivity.
• Rotten teeth: A tooth showing signs of decay should be shown to a dental specialist by patients without delay. Tooth decay is directly effective in the formation of sensitivity. Moreover, cavities cause other dental problems besides sensitivity.
• Acidic drinks and foods: Consuming regular foods and drinks that contain acid can easily cause tooth sensitivity.
• Mouthwash: Have you ever read the ingredients of mouthwash products? Most of them contain acid. These acidic mouthwashes cause sensitivity. It is significant to consult your dentist for not only mouthwashes but also toothbrushes too.

How to prevent tooth sensitivity?
To protect from tooth sensitivity, you must use soft-head toothbrushed and dentist-approved teeth products. It is also wise to see a dentist in regular order. Consuming acidic, too cold and hot, also hard food increase sensitivity, plus tobacco is harmful to teeth and general health.

Further questions?
To take precautions and find a solution for tooth sensitivity, you can always reach Kings Dental via phone or on our website.