Hot chocolate fudge, blueberry ice cream, freshly brewed coffee-does all these things have become erstwhile things. Every time when you envisage of devouring in these delicacies the fear overshadows the ecstasy. Well, you might be experiencing one of the most common dental problems-dental sensitivity.
What is dental sensitivity?
Short sharp pain arising from exposed dentine in response to stimuli typically thermal, evaporative, tactile, osmotic, or chemical and which cannot be ascribed to any other form of dental defect or pathology.
Does it mean cavities?
While cavities can be one of the reason but it need not be the only cause as its causes are multi-factorial.
Some of the common causes are:
- brushing tooth too hard
- abrasion
- erosion
- tooth decay
- Broken teeth
- chipped teeth
- worn-down fillings
- teeth bleaching
- bruxism(teeth binding)
- gastroesophageal reflux
- receding gum
Ways to relieve that pain
Ignorance can be more conducive to a serious problem like, abscess, tumor, and stroke. Here are a few things you can do to alleviate the pain:
- use a softer toothbrush
- treat an underlying medical condition
- fluoridated gel
- visit your dentist
- gum graft
- over the counter desensitizing toothpaste
- root canal treatment
Now you know all about sensitivity, its time to use that knife and fork to devour in what you call an “epicurean delight”.
