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Tips for Tooth Sensitivity

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We often have patients coming into our dental office wondering why a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee becomes such a painful experience or why brushing or flossing makes them wince or cringe. The answer, usually, is sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity typically occurs when the underlying dentin layer of the tooth is exposed in the oral cavity, and most people will experience tooth sensitivity at some point in their lives.

The reasons your teeth may become sensitive vary, but possible causes include:

 • Brushing too hard

 • Tooth decay (cavities) near the gum line

 • Cracked or fractured teeth

 • Fillings that are worn

 • Gum (periodontal) disease, or recession of the gums

 • Worn tooth enamel

 • Consuming acidic foods

Types of Treatments include:

• Using a desensitizing toothpaste, which contains ingredients that seal off the microtubules inside the exposed dentin to reduce tooth sensitivity

 • Fluoride gel, which strengthens compromised tooth enamel, helps prevent tooth decay, and decreases hypersensitivity of the teeth

 • A crown, inlay, or bonding, which is used to treat tooth decay and prevents sensitivity

 • A surgical gum graft. If gum tissue has been lost from the root, this procedure will protect the root and reduce sensitivity.

 • Root canal: If you are experiencing severe and persistent sensitivity which cannot be treated by other means, Dr. Alina Bergan may recommend you undergo a root canal to eliminate the problem.

 If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, give us a call today at 800-223-0801 so that Dr. Alina Bergan in our Cedarhurst, NY office can provide you with some much-needed relief!

 You can book online http://www.alinabergandds.com/