If a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee is sometimes
painful or if brushing or flossing makes you wince
occasionally, you may have a common problem: "sensitive
teeth". Some of the causes include tooth decay, a
cracked tooth, worn tooth enamel, worn fillings and
tooth roots that are exposed as a result of aggressive
tooth brushing, gum recession and periodontal (gum)
disease.
Sensitive teeth can be treated. Depending on the cause,
your dentist may suggest you try desensitizing
toothpaste, which contains compounds that help block
sensation travelling from the tooth surface to the
nerve. Desensitizing toothpaste usually requires several
applications before sensitivity is reduced. When
choosing toothpaste or any other dental care products,
look for those that display Canadian Dental
Association's Seal of Acceptance.
If the desensitizing toothpaste does not ease your
discomfort, your dentist may suggest in office
treatments. A fluoride gel or special desensitizing
agents may be applied to the sensitive areas of the
affected teeth. When these measures do not correct the
problem, your dentist may recommend other treatments,
such as a filling, a crown, an inlay or boding to
correct a flaw or decay that creates the sensitivity.
The type of treatment will depend on what is causing the
sensitivity. If gum tissue has been lost from the root
(gum recession), your dentist may recommend a surgical
gum graft to cover the root, protect the tooth and
reduce the sensitivity. In cases of severe and
persistent hypersensitivity that cannot be treated by
other means, your dentist may recommend endodontic (root
canal) treatment to eliminate the discomfort.
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