{"id":47,"date":"2014-01-09T15:22:00","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T15:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2026-03-25T19:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:37:14","slug":"dentin-hypersensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carydentalrejuvenation.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/09\/dentin-hypersensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentin Hypersensitivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you feel an electric stinging sensation when you eat ice\ncream or drink iced tea; bite down on a chocolate bar or gulp some hot soup?\nThere are the chances that you have \u201cDentin Hypersensitivity or Sensitive\nTeeth.\u201d When you have sensitive teeth, actions such as; flossing, eating,\ndrinking, brushing etc. cause sharp pain in your teeth. Various reasons ranging\nfrom trauma to dental disease can cause sensitive teeth. People falling in the\nage group of 20 to 50 are more prone to this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the causes of Dentin Hypersensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gradual exposure of the dentine, the softer part of your\ntooth lying just beneath the tooth enamel; causes Dentin Hypersensitivity.\nDentine consists of the fluid filled nerve fibers and this fluid moves due to\ndrinking or eating hot or cold foods, thus leading to sharp or discomforting\npain in the tooth or teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentine can become exposed due to various reasons including:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brushing\n     frequently<\/li><li>Brushing\n     vigorously by applying pressure<\/li><li>Brushing\n     your teeth with hard bristled brush<\/li><li>Gingivitis\n     or Gum Disease<\/li><li>Swelled\n     or weakened gum tissues<\/li><li>Bruxism\n     or grinding your teeth at night or throughout the day <\/li><li>Recession\n     of Gums<\/li><li>Periodontal\n     Disease<\/li><li>Dental\n     procedures like Tooth Whitening<\/li><li>Over\n     consumption of dietary acids like; citrus fruits and juices<\/li><li>Excessive\n     consumption of carbonated drinks<\/li><li>Thinning\n     Enamel<\/li><li>Gastric\n     reflux<\/li><li>Poor\n     oral hygiene<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the treatments suggested to treat Dentin Hypersensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After detecting and verifying the cause underlying Tooth\nSensitivity, specific treatments are suggested by the dentists. Most commonly,\nbelow mentioned suggestions are forwarded by the dentists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brush\n     your teeth with desensitizing toothpaste, as it helps to relieve pain by\n     filling the channels in the dentin.<\/li><li>Clear\n     the plaque, a gummy white substance which irritates your teeth; by\n     brushing twice and flossing at least once in a day.<\/li><li>Use a\n     soft bristled tooth brush and as well apply less pressure while brushing.<\/li><li>Avoid\n     chewing tobacco, most commonly known as dip or snuff. As tobacco along\n     with causing oral cancer also recedes the gums, thus leading to\n     sensitivity.<\/li><li>Refrain\n     yourself from consuming excess acidic foods.<\/li><li>Avoid\n     clenching your teeth. Ask for a mouth guard from your dentist for night\n     time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from above mentioned ways, regularly consult your\ndentist and follow his advice and recommendations to treat your sensitive\nteeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Dr. Bikram Singh D.M.D. for any of yours tooth\nrelated problems. We use state of the art techniques and&nbsp;equipment&nbsp;to\nprovide our patients with best possible solutions for their dental problems. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you feel an electric stinging sensation when you eat ice cream or drink iced tea; bite down on a chocolate bar or gulp some hot soup? There are the chances that you have \u201cDentin Hypersensitivity or Sensitive Teeth.\u201d When you have sensitive teeth, actions such as; flossing, eating, drinking, brushing etc. cause sharp pain in your teeth. Various reasons ranging from trauma to dental disease can cause sensitive teeth. 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