{"id":358,"date":"2019-09-18T14:46:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T18:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/?p=358"},"modified":"2019-09-18T14:46:31","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T18:46:31","slug":"why-are-my-teeth-so-sensitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/18\/why-are-my-teeth-so-sensitive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_197279983__1568652695_24801-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman with sensitive teeth eating ice cream\" class=\"wp-image-359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_197279983__1568652695_24801-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_197279983__1568652695_24801-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_197279983__1568652695_24801.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An old friend is coming back into town, and to celebrate\nyou\u2019re going to see a Patriots game with them. You\u2019re having a great time and\nthe team is doing well when you start to get a little hungry. You get some ice\ncream, thinking it\u2019ll be a yummy snack. You take a huge bite, only for a jolt\nof pain to shoot through your teeth! Why are your teeth so sensitive?\nFortunately, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">family\ndentist<\/a> in Norwood has the answers, and can offer treatment options to\nsoothe your discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Causes of Sensitive Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teeth may be sensitive for several reasons, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tooth decay (cavities) <\/li><li>Exposed tooth root <\/li><li>Gum disease <\/li><li>Chipped or cracked teeth <\/li><li>Worn down tooth enamel <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Enamel is the hard substance that protects the crowns, or\nthe chewing surfaces, of your teeth. It is the hardest material in your entire\nbody, but it can eventually be eroded by daily wear and tear, and consumption\nof sugary and acidic foods and drinks. Underneath the enamel is a layer called\ndentin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentin is less dense than enamel. It contains microscopic\ntubules that lead to the nerves of the tooth. The more dentin is exposed, the\nmore sensitive your teeth are to hot, cold, or sweet stimuli. More dentin may\nbe exposed as a result of tooth decay, or a receding gumline due to gum\ndisease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Your Dentist in Norwood Can Treat Sensitive Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the cause of your sensitivity, your dentist may\nrecommend one or more of the following treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Fluoride application. <\/strong>Fluoride is a\nmineral that occurs in nature and makes tooth enamel stronger against both\ndecay and erosion. It also reduces the transmission of sensation from the\nsurface of the tooth to the underlying nerve. <\/li><li><strong>Desensitizing toothpaste.<\/strong> This toothpaste\ncontains elements that also block transmission of sensations from potentially\npainful stimuli. Although it may take a few applications before it fully starts\nworking, it will be worth it. <\/li><li><strong>Gum graft.<\/strong> If your sensitivity is due to\ngum disease or an exposed tooth root, your dentist can perform a surgical gum\ngraft to protect the root and drastically reduce sensitivity. <\/li><li><strong>Crown.<\/strong> Also known as a cap, a crown slips\nover the tooth to protect it from direct exposure. <\/li><li><strong>Root canal.<\/strong> If none of the above\ntreatments have worked, your dentist may need to perform a root canal to remove\nthe nerve from the tooth and stop any pain. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With all these treatment options available, there\u2019s no\nreason to not get your painful problem dealt with. Ask your dentist how you can\nadjust your daily oral hygiene routine to prevent future sensitivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Central Dental Associates, we have a team of five\ndentists who all bring unique skills to our Norwood, MA practice. We offer\nfluoride treatments, crowns, root canals, and all sorts of options to treat\nyour sensitive teeth. To learn more, don\u2019t hesitate to contact our office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/contact-us.html\">via our website<\/a>\nor by calling (781) 769-3566. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An old friend is coming back into town, and to celebrate you\u2019re going to see a Patriots game with them. You\u2019re having a great time and the team is doing well when you start to get a little hungry. You get some ice cream, thinking it\u2019ll be a yummy snack. 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