Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you felt a sudden jolt 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 a signal that something is out of order. It may be caused by a cavity, periodontal disease, gum recession, or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.
A number of factors 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 forcefully!
If your teeth are sensitive following professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at Just Smiles, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few days.
If you experience constant or intermittent pain in your teeth or gums, call 380-217-1828 right away to make an appointment. Doctor Chahine takes tooth pain seriously.
There are numerous 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 Just Smiles in Hilliard, we not only treat tooth sensitivity, we also carry out entire smile transformations for our patients in the Hilliard area. Call us at 380-217-1828 to schedule a consultation and exam.
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Just Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
656 N State St
Westerville, OH 43082
614-823-8668Just Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
1921 Hilliard Rome Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
614-777-8668
