Causes and remedies for sensitive teeth
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Causes and remedies for sensitive teeth
The sensation of pain when the teeth come into contact with substances that are very hot or cold, is a direct result of what is called dental sensitivity. This symptom appears when the dentin is exposed to this type of external agents. Therefore, anything that reduces the transparent enamel that protects the dentin or allows that the lower area of the gingiva is exposed, will cause tooth sensitivity.
What are the factors that affect the enamel?
Factors that affect the enamel, are: dental caries, brushing your teeth with a lot of force or with a brush very hard, fractures, dental bruxism, the dental bleaching and acid foods.
Factors that expose the teeth to disease
The factors that expose the root are periodontal disease (or if you reduce the bone level), trauma from occlusion (you have when your teeth are not perfectly aligned and occlusion between upper and lower jaw is not correct) and the ' age.
Treatment for tooth sensitivity
It is important to first have a good oral hygiene, and brush your teeth is both molars to eliminate residues of bacterial plaque. In addition, you should do regular professional dental cleanings.
Article written with the collaboration of Dr.. Marina Población Subiza, specialist in Dentistry.