Sensitive teeth is a common dental complaint in the United States, and you may be relieved to know that it doesn't necessarily mean there is anything else wrong. Sometimes sensitive teeth can be a sign of cavities, but it's equally possible that you have sensitive teeth due to exposed dentin, which can be caused by things like your diet or brushing habits. You can be sensitive to heat, cold, or both. However, you can take certain steps to reverse this effect.
What Causes Sensitivity
Sensitivity is most often caused by exposed dentin, which is a layer of your teeth that contains millions of tubes that lead to nerve endings. This is normally covered by your gums and enamel, but when it is exposed, you will be much more susceptible to feeling the effects of heat and cold. Dentin can be exposed by receding gums or weakening enamel, which is caused by a number of different things:
What You Can Do
Apart from changing the toothpastes you use and the foods and drinks you consume, you can actually do other things to help reverse that sensitivity.
19 January 2015
Toddlers should see a dentist for the first time by the age of twelve months or by the time their first tooth comes in. But if you are a parent with toddlers anything like mine, the prospect of going to the dentist (let alone anywhere!) can be pretty intimidating. My kids were a handful growing up. They had tantrums any time we would have to sit in a waiting room, and they refused to get in the dentist's chair during their first few visits. So, I had to employ a professional to help me make the transition to finally getting them in that dental chair without all the screaming and crying. I know I'm not the only parent in this situation, so I decided to share the information I've learned with others who can use a little help. You can find all my advice right here on these pages!