Sensitive teeth hurt with exposure to cold air, hot or cold food and beverages, or sweets. Sometimes it stops people from properly brushing and flossing their teeth. This can lead to more sensitivy, decay, infection, and even tooth and bone loss.

What causes sensitive teeth?

Teeth are often sensitive because the dentin layer of the tooth has become exposed. The dentin is the middle layer of the tooth. above the gums, the dentin layer is normally covered by an outer layer, called enamel, and, on the roots, cementum. Dentin contains millions of tiny tubes that extend from the nerves at the center of the tooth to the outer layer. When the dentin is exposed, these tubes are left open. any simulation at the surface of the dentin is transmitted through the tubes to the nerves, causing pain.

Treating Sensitive Teeth

To determine the cause of your tooth pain, we'll first make sure that the pain isn't caused by decay, a broken tooth, or abscess. Then we'll continue the exam to find out how the dentin has become exposed.

If the problem is abfraction, we way:

Adjust your bite. Restore the damage by bonding a filling in place. Crown the tooth.

If the problem is a worn-away enamel layer, we way:

Remove plaque and bacteria. Present a plans for improved brushing techniques. Treat the area with fluoride. Aplly a protective filling or bonding agent.

Call us toda to 1800 342 8419, make your appointment and prepare for your new smile...