Tooth sensitivity is painful and can be caused by enamel erosion, teeth grinding, cracked tooth, gum disease, or other dental conditions. Your dentist will identify the cause and recommend treatment options.
You can treat sensitive teeth at home by using desensitizing toothpaste, brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush, and not chewing on hard objects.
Natural remedies
Home remedies can help alleviate the pain of sensitive teeth and prevent further damage. These remedies include using natural products, making changes to your dental routine, and practicing good oral hygiene. These home 韓国歯科 treatments will reduce the pain caused by hot or cold foods and pressure on the teeth. However, if the pain continues to be severe, it is important to see a dentist for a professional diagnosis and treatment.
Clove oil has germicidal properties and analgesic properties that help relieve tooth sensitivity. It can be applied to the tooth with a cotton ball or Q-tip twice daily to relieve the sensitivity. Cinnamon oil is another effective natural remedy for sensitive teeth. It kills bacteria and reduces plaque that causes sensitivity.
Turmeric is a popular spice in South Asian dishes that has anti-inflammatory properties. You can massage turmeric on your gums and teeth to relieve pain caused by sensitivity. Rinsing your mouth with a mixture of salt and water can also help relieve tooth pain and improve the pH balance of your mouth.
Bloodwort roots contain an alkaloid called sanguinarine that may reduce the formation of dental plaque. You can try eating the root or drinking tea made from the roots to soothe your sensitive teeth. If you cannot find bloodwort roots, you can use miswaak — chewing sticks made from the root and stems of mustard trees — or drink green tea to relieve pain from s 韓国歯科 ensitive teeth.
Fluoride
Tooth sensitivity often occurs because the enamel is worn away, leaving the porous second layer known as dentin exposed. This exposes nerve fibers to cold, hot or sugary foods and drinks. This can cause pain that is sudden and short-lived or persistent and painful. Dentin also has microscopic channels that lead to the nerves in your tooth. When these channels are exposed, they will send pain signals to your brain that will make you feel discomfort from a variety of stimuli.
Sometimes tooth sensitivity is caused by gum disease. As the gum tissue recedes, it leaves parts of your teeth that don’t have enamel and are usually darker in color exposed. This can be painful and requires treatment to restore your gums.
Another common reason for sensitive teeth is clenching or grinding your teeth. This can occur subconsciously while you sleep or when you are under stress. This excessive force can wear down your enamel and lead to sensitivity. Your dentist can fit you with a custom night guard to help reduce the effects of this condition.
Your dentist will also examine the underlying causes of your sensitivity and treat them as needed. This may include a fluoride gel, rinse or varnish that can help strengthen your enamel and relieve pain. Your dentist can also give you a prescription for at-home fluoride that is applied via custom trays. Lastly, they may recommend a bonding resin to cover the exposed root surface of your teeth.
Bonding
Tooth sensitivity is an unpleasant sensation that causes pain when you consume hot or cold foods and drinks, brush your teeth or apply pressure to your tooth. The pain is caused by the underlying layer of your tooth, called dentin, becoming exposed. Dentin is porous and has microscopic tubules (or channels) leading to the nerve in your tooth. When your dentin becomes exposed, as in a condition known as dentin hypersensitivity, it allows stimuli like cold, hot, sticky or sweet food to reach the nerve and cause pain.
Sensitivity can also be caused by receding gum tissue or dental treatments that remove more enamel than necessary. If your sensitivity is due to these underlying issues, our dentists will recommend treatment to resolve the problem, such as using desensitizing toothpaste or fluoride gel that blocks transmission of sensation from the outside of your tooth to the nerve.
We can also use a general dentistry technique called bonding to restore a chipped or cracked tooth that is causing sensitivity and provide an aesthetic solution for the appearance of your smile. A dental crown, or a dental cap, covers all sides of the damaged tooth to restore its size and shape and protect it from further damage. This is also a great option for patients who have sensitive teeth as the material used to create a dental crown closely matches the shade of natural tooth enamel.
Extractions
Tooth sensitivity is often the result of worn enamel and exposed tooth roots, which can be caused by receding gums or grinding your teeth. Your dentist can help you resolve these issues to relieve your sensitivity symptoms.
In healthy teeth, a layer of enamel protects the crowns (the part of the tooth above the gum line) and another layer called cementum protects the root. Beneath both these layers is dentin. In sensitive teeth, the enamel and cementum are damaged, leaving the dentin, which contains nerve endings, exposed. When these exposed areas come into contact with hot, cold or sweet food or drink or even brushing your teeth, the nerves signal pain and cause discomfort.
Sensitive teeth can also be caused by damaged tooth fillings, cracked or fractured teeth or decay. If left untreated, these problems can lead to severe pain and even affect the nerves inside your teeth.
You can get relief from your tooth sensitivity symptoms by using toothpaste that is specially designed for this problem. These toothpastes contain an ingredient that temporarily fills tiny holes in your enamel and dentin, which reduces the amount of exposure to your sensitive nerves. You can also use a mouth guard to stop you from grinding your teeth, which can cause tooth sensitivity and wear away your enamel. If these home remedies don’t work, your dentist may recommend a root canal treatment, which can address the problems in the center of your tooth that are causing your sensitivity.