Causes:
When the nerve of the tooth becomes susceptible to hot/cold temperatures, acidic food, flossing, and chewing and causes short sharp pain. Other causes include:
Weak and deteriorating fillings;
Cracks in teeth;
Teeth grinding;
Tooth whitening products;
Plaque build-up;
Medication;
Viral infection;
Leukemia;
Pregnancy;
Inadequate nutrition.
Symptoms:
Short sharp pain in teeth when they are exposed to hot/cold temperatures, acidic food, flossing, and chewing.
Complications:
To avoid aggravation of the pain it is important to visit us and discover the cause of the pain to remedy to the situation
Treatments:
Use desensitizing toothpaste;
Fluoride treatments.
Prevention:
Avoid acidic foods (i.e. soft drinks) that can irritate the mouth;
Use desensitizing toothpaste;
Daily dental hygiene, that includes brushing and flossing after every meal;
Regular dental exams, every 6 months;
Regular dental scaling and cleaning, every 6 months.
Prevent and treat sensitive teeth today
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