Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden shot of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!
Tooth sensitivity can be an alert that something is wrong. It may be caused by a cavity, periodontal disease, gum recession, or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.
A number of conditions can lead to gum recession including consuming acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too hard!
If your teeth are sensitive following professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few days.
If you experience constant or intermittent pain in your teeth or gums, reach out right away to make an appointment. Dr. Hull takes tooth pain seriously.
There are many treatments for tooth sensitivity including desensitizing toothpaste, fluoride treatments, and gum grafting. Of course, if you need a restoration, that is the first order of business.
At Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, we not only treat tooth sensitivity, but we also perform entire smile makeovers for our patients in the Comstock Park area.
We can whiten, brighten, and straighten your smile!
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