My teeth are very sensitive to hot and cold?!
Question: My teeth are very sensitive to hot and cold!?
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Answers:
More information and a clinical exam would definitley be necessary to really answer your question well, However I'd be happy to tell you some of the most common causes of tooth sensitivity!.
If your sensitivity is localized rather than generalized then it could be a result of receeding gums!. Over time our gums do have a tendency to receed which exposes parts of our teeth that have been used to being "insulated"!. Most people do get relief from over the counter sensitivity toothpastes such as Sensodyne, or Crest Sensitivity!. It will require that you go through pretty much a whole tube before it starts working well though!. And some people have better results from one brand more than the other so try them both!.
Another cause of localized sensitivity is decay!. Perhaps you have a new cavity or an old restoration that is failing!.
If your sensitivity is more generalized, then there are a few likely culprits of that!. One being chewing ice! If you have that habit- stop!. It causes microscopic fractures that allow that temperature difference to get transmitted right to the pulp/nerve of the tooth- OUCH!
Another caommon cause is that you may have a tendency to clench or grind your teeth!. This causes your nerves to stay in an "over-heightened' state!.!.!.(is that word!?!?) If you think you are clencing or grinding, then a biteguard to be worn during times when you exhibit this habit most often is a good remedy!.
Finally, another cause could be that you have recently changed the type of toothpaste you are using!. Toothpastes claiming to whitening pastes are much more abrasive causing gum recession and tooth sensitivity!. If you don't switch to a sensitive toothpaste, I would advise at the least you switch to just a good old Fluoride toothpaste that doesn't claim to do anything but fight cavities!. Such as Crest Cavity!.
Hope that helps! Take Care!Www@Answer-Health@Com
If your sensitivity is localized rather than generalized then it could be a result of receeding gums!. Over time our gums do have a tendency to receed which exposes parts of our teeth that have been used to being "insulated"!. Most people do get relief from over the counter sensitivity toothpastes such as Sensodyne, or Crest Sensitivity!. It will require that you go through pretty much a whole tube before it starts working well though!. And some people have better results from one brand more than the other so try them both!.
Another cause of localized sensitivity is decay!. Perhaps you have a new cavity or an old restoration that is failing!.
If your sensitivity is more generalized, then there are a few likely culprits of that!. One being chewing ice! If you have that habit- stop!. It causes microscopic fractures that allow that temperature difference to get transmitted right to the pulp/nerve of the tooth- OUCH!
Another caommon cause is that you may have a tendency to clench or grind your teeth!. This causes your nerves to stay in an "over-heightened' state!.!.!.(is that word!?!?) If you think you are clencing or grinding, then a biteguard to be worn during times when you exhibit this habit most often is a good remedy!.
Finally, another cause could be that you have recently changed the type of toothpaste you are using!. Toothpastes claiming to whitening pastes are much more abrasive causing gum recession and tooth sensitivity!. If you don't switch to a sensitive toothpaste, I would advise at the least you switch to just a good old Fluoride toothpaste that doesn't claim to do anything but fight cavities!. Such as Crest Cavity!.
Hope that helps! Take Care!Www@Answer-Health@Com
It could possible be a nerve!. After many years, your gums could press greatly against nerves, creating tempature changes!.
Teeth that are crooked could possible be the problem!.
See an orthodontist NOT a dentist!.
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Teeth that are crooked could possible be the problem!.
See an orthodontist NOT a dentist!.
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your gums are receding, you need to floss more and use a proxy brush, and get a cleaning more oftenWww@Answer-Health@Com