Can’t drink water because of sensitive teeth?

Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that involves discomfort of pain in teeth when encountering certain substances and temperatures and the pain is often sharp and sudden, but it is temporary. Fortunately, sensitive teeth can be treated and the condition can improve.

Cause of tooth sensitivity

The most common symptom is a sudden, sharp flash of pain when teeth are exposed to air, cold, sweet, acid or hot foods. Also some people may experience tooth sensitivity from brushing or flossing teeth.

In healthy teeth, enamel protects the underlying layer of dentin, which is softer than enamel. The roots of the tooth are protected by gums. But if the enamel is worn down or if the gum line has receded, then the dentin becomes exposed. Dentin is connected to the nerve that triggers pain in sensitive teeth. Cavities, cracked teeth, gum recession, enamel and root erosion all cause dentin to be expose.

 

Factors that contribute to sensitive teeth may include:

-       Brushing too hard or using a hard-bristled toothbrush. This can wear down enamel, causing dentin to become exposed, or encourage gum recession.

-       Gum recession. This often happens in people suffering from periodontal disease, and it exposes the dentin.

-       Gingivitis. Inflamed and sore gum tissue can result in exposure of the tooth's root.

-       Cracked teeth. These can become filled with bacteria from plaque and cause inflammation in the pulp of the tooth. In more severe cases, it may lead to abscess and infection.

-       Teeth grinding or clenching. This can wear down enamel.

-       Plaque buildup.

-       Acidic foods. These can encourage enamel reduction.

 

Here are some at-home treatments suggested :

 

-       Use desensitizing toothpaste. Be sure to use fluoridated toothpaste for sensitive teeth.

-       Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.

-       Avoid highly acidic foods and drinks.

-       Avoid teeth grinding. Consider getting a mouth guard.

 

And the following are some dental treatments that may reduce tooth sensitivity :

 

-       Composite resin filling or inlays or crowns. Theses may fix a tooth flaw or decay that is causing sensitivity.

-       Fluoride gel or varnish.

-       Surgical gum graft. This will protect the root and reduce sensitivity if the gum tissue has eroded from the root.

-       Root canal. This is a last-resort treatment for severe tooth sensitivity that has not been helped by other methods.

 

Proper diagnosis of the reason for the sensitivity is essential in treating sensitivity. If the reason for the sensitivity is addressed, the treatment chosen will be more successful in decreasing pain. If the dentist just treats sensitivity without addressing the reason for it the problem will continue and get worse.

If you are suffering from sensitive teeth, call S-PLNT Dental Hospital to schedule for a proper diagnosis.

 

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