If you have been having sensitivity issues
when it comes to hot or cold beverages, it could be time to make an appointment
with your dentist. Country Club Dentistry has the tools you need to
get rid of those sharp pains allowing you to enjoy that hot cup of coffee
before you head off to work. Best of all, instead of saying no to that bowl of
ice cream you used to look forward to, you can savor it with all of the gusto
that you remember.
Dr. Szutz will tell you that sensitive tooth
issues arise when the enamel begins to wear down on your teeth or your gums
start to recede. Those sharp pains occur when the nerves are exposed to cold or
hot temperatures and sometimes even by the air that you breathe.
Other causes of sensitive teeth include cracks in the surface of your tooth
enamel. When temperatures begin to change your teeth will contract and expand.
Before you make an appointment with your
dentist try changing your toothpaste. Some brands could be
causing your sensitivity. Whitening formulas contain sodium pyrophosphate,
which could heighten your sensitivity to hot, and cold.
Try avoiding acidic foods as they can
aggravate your teeth. Lemons, tomatoes and sodas could be causing sharp pains
when you least expect it.
Buy a soft bristled toothbrush as the
hard-bristle variety could wear down the surface of your teeth exposing them to
sensitive spots. If you already use a soft bristled brush, look at your brush,
as it could be time for a new one, especially if your bristles are flattened or
pointing in all sorts of directions.
Call your Rancho Mirage Dentist if your teeth
are sensitive for more than three days. If you have strong reactions to cold
and hot temperatures, it would be a good idea to get an opinion from your
Rancho Mirage Dentist. If you have a cavity or abscess, it is best to find out
before the problem gets worse.
