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Sensitive tooth
is usually caused by a receded
gum, worn enamel , small cracks in the teeth or overzealous
brushing . When this things occur, they can expose
microscopic tubules, similar to little holes leading from
the dentin directly to the sensitive pulp tissue at the
tooth’s center. First, there may be no pain until these
tubules come in contact with air, cold, heat , sugar or
other physical stimulus .
These stimuli transmit signals
directly to the pulp, this way you’ll feel the pain. This
sensation vanishes as soon as the stimulus is removed. Also
unlike a toothache, the pulp of a sensitive tooth usually is
not infected or inflamed. Most tooth sensitivity will
disappear with time. The teeth are very sensitive at first,
but after a tine ( a month or so ) the pulp will react by
laying down some hard tissue from inside the tooth .
Try to use toothpaste designed
for sensitive tooth. Keeping the tooth clean with no plague
with a fluoride toothpaste will stimulate the tooth to fill
in tubules.
Brush up and down. Wrong
brushing will cause hypersensitivity. Be careful near the
gum, that’s where the most sensitivity occurs .
Use a soft brush, which are
less likely to irritate sensitive teeth and will not expose
underlying tubules.
Don't use a tartar control
toothpaste, use a fluoridated toothpaste or desensitizing
toothpaste
Try to avoid extremes hot or
cold. Try to serve hot or cold foods at close temperatures
to the room and avoid biting into foods of different
temperatures extremes at the same sitting.
Avoid salt water, in case of
hypersensitivity it will cause a movement of fluids within
the tubules which will stimulate more pain
Avoid eating too much acid
foods or sweets. Foods with high acid content can eat away
your tooth enamel. Eating sweets will enhance the pain.
If you are at risk for
erosive tooth wear you should avoid brushing your teeth
for at least 60 minutes after consuming erosive food or
drink such as fruits, salads and sports drinks.
Instead of brushing right after
eating erosive foods try:
Rinsing with water
Rinsing with a fluoride
solution
Chewing sugarless gum.
And always remember to brush
with a soft bristled toothbrush. |