A very common problem people deal with is sensitive teeth. A few of the things that can cause tooth sensitivity are cavities/decay, cracked teeth and root exposure. There are many things that can be done to help reduce the sensitivity you have. The most economical thing to try first is a desensitising toothpaste. You can find these at your local grocery store or pharmacy. Our office really likes Sensodyne or Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief. When using a sensitivity toothpaste know that one use will not reduce the sensitivity. You will need to use it for at least 2 weeks religiously. If you find you are still not having any relief call your dentist. There are different ways your dentist can treat sensitivity whether it is with a fluoride varnish, desensitizing agent or a simple filling. The American Dental Association has a great article titled
Sensitive Teeth that we would love for our readers to check out!
We found this image on the
Sensodyne website.
