Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity is when people feel a sudden pain in one or more teeth that is triggered by hot, cold, sweet, or sour foods and drinks.

Many things can cause tooth sensitivity from injury to dental disease, which can destroy tooth pulp.

Sometimes people can cause tooth sensitivity by grinding their teeth or clamping their jaws tightly shut. This type of sensitivity isn't something to worry about if it happens once or twice and goes away in a day or two. But when it persists, there could be a break, crack, or decayed tooth that should be seen by a dentist.

The most common cause of tooth sensitivity is exposed dentin, which is hardened tissue that is beneath the tooth's enamel and contains tiny nerves. When these nerves are exposed, hot, cold, sweet or sour food can reach the nerve in your tooth, resulting in pain.

Exposed dentin can be caused by various factors including: brushing too hard, a hard-bristled toothbrush, tooth decay near the gum line, recession of the gums, cracked teeth, gum disease (gingivitis or periodontics), teeth grinding, plaque build-up, long-term use of teeth whitening products, acidic foods and recent dental procedures.

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