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What Are the Side Effects of Tooth Sensitivity

One of the most common causes of toothache, tooth sensitivity refers to the discomfort associated with toothache in one or more teeth. Tooth sensitivity affects the exposed root surfaces. It occurs when the enamel gets thinner.

Patients suffering from tooth sensitivity should avoid consuming hot and cold food items. If you are suffering from tooth pain, you might find difficulty in biting, chewing and even sleeping at night. The source of tooth pain can be decay, injury or an infection in the tooth.

Our dentist will do an oral examination to identify the real cause. Below are a few things you need to be aware of:

Diet: Eating hard or acidic food can harm your teeth. Other contributors to tooth sensitivity you must be aware of are juice, citrus fruit, sports drinks and so on.

Brushing Harsh: This is an abrasive technique that leads to tooth sensitivity. Using a hard bristled toothbrush aggressively contributes to teeth sensitivity.

Tooth Decay: A small cavity in tooth eats away the enamel. In this case, a crown or filling could be of great help.

Sinus Infection: Sinus infection hurts your teeth because of the inflammation of sinus swelling. A sinus infection can be suspected in your teeth.

Cool Temperature: Cold air over the teeth triggers a sensitive cramp. Our dentist will be testing the sensitivity by blowing air on your teeth.

Stress: Stress is another cause of tooth damage. If you consistently grind your teeth due to stress, you might be a victim of tooth damage. Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding generally happens when you are asleep. Right from tooth damage to headache and other hearing disorder may occur as a result of teeth grinding.

Treating Sensitive Teeth
Sensitivity in teeth can be really dull. Having sensitive teeth prevents you from enjoying your favorite ice cream or using your favorite whitening toothpaste. However, there are better ways to desensitize your teeth.

There are a large number of over the counter medications and toothpaste available that can help with sensitivity when used regularly. Our dentists recommend the use of fluoride gel to help fight sensitivity.

Sensitivity in teeth is a big inconvenience. However, being candid with your dentist about any side effect can help your provider evaluate the situation. So, whether you are suffering from tooth sensitivity, decay or infection, it must be addressed properly by your dentist.

Schedule your appointment today. We look forward to helping you with restorative care in case of sudden tooth sensitivity.

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