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Managing Teeth Sensitivity: Causes and Remedies

teeth sensitivity
22
Jul
2024

Posted by:
Agnieszka Milbauer

Teeth sensitivity is a common dental issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding the causes of teeth sensitivity and how to minimize the pain can greatly improve your quality of life. In this blog, we will delve into the reasons behind this discomfort and explore various methods to alleviate it, including instant relief options like Sensodyne Repair & Protect and Colgate Pro Relief, as well as remineralizing toothpastes such as Tooth Mousse and Regenerate.

Causes of Teeth Sensitivity

Teeth sensitivity occurs when the protective enamel on your teeth wears down or when gums recede, exposing the underlying dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules that lead to the nerve endings. When these tubules are exposed to hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods and drinks, they send a signal to the nerves, causing a sharp pain.

Common causes of teeth sensitivity include:

  1. Tooth Decay: Cavities can expose the dentin.
  2. Gum Recession: Often caused by periodontal disease, this can expose the roots of your teeth.
  3. Enamel Erosion: Caused by acidic foods and drinks, or excessive brushing.
  4. Bruxism: Grinding your teeth can wear down enamel.
  5. Cracked Teeth: Fractures can expose the dentin.

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Sensitive teeth

Tips-on-sensitive-teeth
12
Dec
2013

Posted by:
Agnieszka Milbauer

Tooth sensitivity is never fun, especially when it’s caused by your favourite food and drink, be it hot, cold, sweet or acidic.

Most likely it  is caused by the gradual exposure of the softer part of your tooth that lies under the tooth enamel, called “dentine”.

Dentine has tiny tubes (‘tubules’) that lead to the nerve and are filled with fluid. Eating or drinking foods and drinks that are hot, cold or sweet can cause a change in fluid movement. This fluid movement causes the nerve endings to react in response, triggering a short, sharp pain. (more…)