If any hot, cold or sweet food make your teeth hurt, there is a possibility that you have sensitive teeth.
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Teeth become sensitive when the enamel wears out or gums recede exposing the nerve fibres to the external environment.
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Harsh brushing
Brushing too hard or from side to side can cause wearing away of the enamel, particularly where the teeth meet the gums
Dental erosion
Loss of tooth enamel caused due to acidic foods and drinks
Receding gums
As root surfaces do not have an enamel layer to protect them, receding gums make them exposed, hence more sensitive
Gum disease
Plaque build-up or tartar can cause the gum to recede down the tooth and even destroy the bony support of the tooth
Tooth grinding
The habit of clenching and grinding the teeth together causes enamel wearing, making the teeth sensitive
Tooth bleaching
Some patients have sensitivity for a short time during bleaching or afterwards
Miglani S, et al.
In-clinic therapy is performed by a qualified dentist. It includes:
A. Fluoride gels
Varnishes can be applied to sensitive teeth at regular intervals to build up some protection
B. Seal or fill
Around the neck of the tooth to cover exposed dentine
C.
- Brush with a desensitizing toothpaste
- Change toothbrush every 2-3 months
- Avoid fizzy and acidic drinks
- Consider a mouthguard, in case you notice teeth grinding at night
- Avoid tobacco
- Visit your dentist regularly
Brand Name: Hydent pro
How to use: Apply at least a 1-inch strip of the product onto a soft bristle toothbrush. Brush teeth thoroughly for at least 1 minute twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist or physician.
Hydent pro works by forming a protective layer on tooth surface. It also restores the lost minerals such as calcium and phosphate to the tooth.
As per (Br Dent J 226, 233 (2019).
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2019.123
Store below 30° C. Protect from light. Do not freeze. For Dental Use only.
Don’t drink anything acidic for at least 30 minutes after brushing otherwise it’ll undo much of your good work
Parents should supervise their children’s tooth brushing and use only a smear or pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste until they are about 7 years old.
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*: Traditional fluoride indicates soluble Fluoride (typically Sodium Fluoride or Sodium Monofluorophosphate)
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