Have you ever had that shocking pain surge through your body when you went to take a bite of ice cream or a sip of cold water? If so, you might have dentin hypersensitivity. Whether it's hot, cold, sour, or even sweet, your tooth may react with searing pain upon contact. Typically these painful warning signs are indicators of much more troublesome problems.
In addition to being a constant reminder to see your dentist, tooth sensitivity is also a red flag for disease and tooth decay. It's recommended that you take the necessary steps in the early stages to ensure that your dentist can provide you, and your mouth, with the best treatment. Tooth sensitivity can also be the result of Acid Reflux disease, as the acids from one's stomach may start to eat at the enamel of the teeth.
Sometimes, however, sensitivity can occur due to a traumatized tooth. Have you accidentally bitten down too hard on a nut or piece of ice? You might have bruised the tooth. Typically the pain will last for a few days, but if it continues more than 3 days then make an appointment with Dr. Robert A. Jacobson to have a look, as the tooth may have incurred a more serious injury.
Special toothpastes are also available over-the-counter that help reduce sensitivity to your teeth. These toothpastes contain a special mixture of chemicals that work to actively lower the teeth's sensitivity over a longer period of time. Hypersensitivity can also be a result of chronic clenching and/or grinding. Clenching or grinding cause fractures in your enamel like shattered glass. Every time you bite down, those fractures separate causing openings into the tooth.
If you have any concern, or start to experience dentin hypersensitivity, call our office and set up an appointment with Dr. Robert A. Jacobson. We have in office treatments that can last 3-6 months or longer.
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