It hurts when you eat cold food. It hurts when you eat sweet food. It hurts when you eat hot food. You may be asking yourself, “Why Do I Have Sensitive Teeth?”
This is a problem about as common as bad breath. Most people will experience tooth sensitivity in their lives for a variety of reasons. This article will explore those reasons, and some of the things you can do to soothe the pain and even work toward a pain-free mouth.
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Sensitive Teeth Causes
There are several causes for general tooth sensitivity. While it’s a common problem, there is potential that it can be a more serious condition. Read below for more information on causes of tooth sensitivity.
Worn Enamel
Tooth enamel is one of the most important parts of your teeth. It guards from harmful compounds reaching the roots of your teeth and causing infection.
There are many foods that break down enamel over time. Fruits high in citric acid will actually wear down tooth enamel, breaking down the first line of defense for your teeth.
Sugar also breaks down tooth enamel. Candy is a common culprit – if you eat lots of candy and are experiencing tooth pain, you can be sure your diet has something to do with it.
Smoking and drinking black coffee also break down enamel significantly. The acidic elements in these two habits over time can make eating almost anything a painful experience.
Exposed Roots
The roots of your teeth are what send information about sensation to your brain. Exposed roots – caused potentially by gingivitis or other forms of infections – exposes the roots, making all sensations for your teeth painful.
An exposed tooth root is evidenced with persistent tooth pain. Until the root is covered up – or, even worse, the root dies – you’ll experience significant pain.
If you have a sore tooth, you’ll want to see if you have any roots exposed. But, it’s difficult to know whether you have an exposed root, which means getting to a dentist is the best way to find out.
How to Stop Tooth Pain
Stopping tooth pain is no easy task. It often requires a change in diet, or using different tools to clean your teeth.
If you find your teeth are sensitive to cold, or are sensitive to hot, then the most immediate remedy is not eating those foods or drinking those drinks that are very hot or cold.
Also think about what you’re eating. If you eat lots of candy and sweets, you may want to switch to fruits low in citric acid – this is a healthy and delicious way to help ease tooth pain.
Tooth pain that is persistent and unceasing may require additional attention. Seeing your local dentist – because the causes of tooth pain can be very serious – is always the best way to find sensitive teeth remedies.
Best Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
Regardless of what you do, using the right toothpaste is crucial to stopping tooth pain. With that said, not all toothpastes are created equal. Here are a few that we suggest for anybody experiencing tooth pain.
The Best Overall for Sensitive Teeth – Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief EXTRA Protect Sensitive Toothpaste
- This toothpaste is easy on sensitive teeth, and actually helps repair enamel
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Author; Dr Jeremy Rourke, B.D.S. Hons. Syd Univ. Dental Surgeon
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