Do I have to live with tooth sensitivity

You have started avoiding eating or drinking anything that is cold or hot because the zinging sensation you feel when heat or cold hits your teeth has become more than a little uncomfortable. The reasons for the sensitivity can range from minor to major, so if you are experiencing this condition a visit to our dentist serving Hicksville can offer many ways to alleviate the discomfort.

Sensitivity can occur for a variety of reasons. Brushing too hard with a stiff toothbrush can cause the tooth’s enamel to wear away exposing the dentin bringing on sensitivity.

As we age, many experience gum recession. When this happens, the nerve might become exposed and consuming hot, cold, sweet or sour can cause those twinges to occur.

If your sensitivity is due to harsh brushing or gum recession, there are easy remedies. First of all, switching to a soft bristle toothbrush will help. Secondly, there are many over the counter products one can use to bring relief. There are toothpastes and rinses that can ease sensitivity in the root nerve and with consistent use will build up a coating that will provide further protection.

If your sensitivity is due to a more serious condition, your dentist can offer a solution. A cracked or broken tooth or a deep cavity can result in hot or cold sensitivity due to the nerve being exposed. Once the tooth is repaired with a filling, or perhaps a dental crown, the sensitivity should ease.

If you are dealing with gum disease or are prone to excessive plaque build-up, these problems can lead to sensitivity as well. A visit to your dentist will provide relief, as well as instruction on how to avoid sensitivity going forward.

Based on the reason you are experiencing sensitivity, your dentist might recommend one of the popular over the counter products. However, if you have tried these products and they have failed to bring relief, there is a desensitizer your dentist can apply during your dental visit. This product is aimed at reducing discomfort, but your dentist might suggest you continue to use one of the many products available over the counter to supplement the desensitizer.

Whatever the reason causing your sensitivity, regular visits to your dentist, twice daily brushing and flossing and using a fluoride rinse are all possible solutions to bring an end to the discomfort due to sensitivity.

 

You no longer have to live with tooth sensitivity. Contact our experienced Broadway Dental team at 516.681.3514 to learn how we can help.

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