Sensitive Teeth Treatment

sensitive-teeth-treatment-cheltenham If hot or cold food/drinks make your teeth hurt; maybe it’s time for you to visit your Cheltenham dentist about the possibility that you have sensitive teeth.

If you have extremely sensitive teeth, activities such as brushing, eating and drinking, can cause sharp, temporary pain in your teeth.

Typically, sensitive teeth result from worn-out tooth enamel or exposed tooth roots.

However, discomfort is sometimes caused by other factors, such as cavities, cracked or chipped tooth, worn filling, or gum disease.

If you are uncomfortable with your sensitive teeth, visit your Cheltenham dentist.

During your visit to your Cheltenham dentist, you will undergo tests to find out the right treatment plan for you.

Your Cheltenham dentist might recommend:

Desensitising Toothpaste

Desensitising toothpastes can help stop the pain associated with sensitive teeth. There are products available over-the-counter. Ask your Cheltenham dentist which product would work best for you.

Fluoride Treatments

Your Cheltenham dentist applies fluoride to sensitive areas of your teeth, strengthening the tooth enamel and reducing pain. The use of prescription fluoride at home, administered through a custom-made tray might also be suggested.

Desensitising or Bonding Treatments

Applying bonding resin to the sensitive root surfaces from time to time can treat exposed tooth roots.

Gum Graft

If you lost a gum tissue, a small amount of gum tissue can be taken from elsewhere in your mouth and placed on the affected site. This protects exposed roots and reduce teeth sensitivity.

Root Canal Treatment

If sensitive teeth cause serious pain and other treatments aren’t effective, your Cheltenham dentist might recommend a root canal treatment. It is a procedure used to treat problems in the tooth’s soft core and considered the most successful technique to get rid of tooth sensitivity.

At-Home Care

Prevent sensitive teeth from coming back.

Brush your teeth two times a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste gently.
Floss daily.
If you are grinding your teeth, ask your dentist about a mouthguard. Tooth grinding can fracture teeth and cause sensitivity.

Acidic foods and beverages, like carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, and wines, can erode tooth enamel over time.

Use straw to limit contact with your teeth when drinking acidic beverages.

Drink plenty of water to balance the acid levels in your mouth after eating or drinking an acidic substance.