Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!
Tooth sensitivity can be a tip-off that something is wrong. It may be caused by a cavity, periodontal disease, gum recession, or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.
A number of circumstances can lead to gum recession including consuming acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too vigorously!
If your teeth are sensitive following professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at The Norterra Dentist, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few days.
There are several treatments for tooth sensitivity including desensitizing toothpaste, fluoride treatments, and gum grafting. Of course, if you need a restoration, that is the first order of business.
At The Norterra Dentist in North Phoenix, we not only treat tooth sensitivity, we also carry out entire smile transformations for our patients in the North Phoenix area. Call us to schedule a consultation and exam.
CONTACT THE NORTERRA DENTIST:
(623) 780-3333
LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):
2370 W Happy Valley Rd #1073
Phoenix, AZ
85085
