Dental hypersensitivity

"Sensitive teeth" - tooth sensitivity even when there are no cavities

Teeth are sensitive

Tooth sensitivity is a temporary tooth sensitivity that occurs when you eat or drink something cold or hot, brush your teeth, or when the wind blows on your teeth, even if you don't have cavities.
The symptoms, causes, and degree of pain of tooth sensitivity vary from person to person.

You may think that it's just sensitive teeth, but if left untreated, your teeth may become loose and fall out, and in the worst case scenario, you may have to have the nerve removed from the tooth.

Causes of tooth sensitivity

When excessive force is applied to a tooth, the tooth and surrounding tissues cannot withstand the weight, causing the enamel on the surface of the tooth to chip or crack.
This exposes the dentin, which is then subjected to various stimuli that are transmitted from the dentinal tubules to the pulp nerves and then to the brain, causing a toothache.

Three causes of tooth sensitivity

1. Tartar

If the exposed tooth root is stained with tartar, it will be sensitive to irritating substances such as acids produced by the bacteria in the tartar.

2. Brushing your teeth incorrectly

Brushing your teeth too hard with abrasive toothpaste or scratching them can wear down the enamel and cause the gums to recede, exposing the dentin and causing pain.

3. Teeth grinding, clenching, and bite alignment

Teeth grinding and clenching can cause tooth distortion, making the enamel near the gums more susceptible to chipping, exposing the dentin and causing pain.

Treatment process for tooth sensitivity

The key to treating hypersensitive teeth is to eliminate the cause as much as possible and make it harder for stimuli to be transmitted. The following methods are used to block stimuli.

  1. dentifriceIf it's mild, brush your teeth with a toothpaste that is designed for sensitive teeth. A fluoride toothpaste can also help. Switch to a toothbrush with soft bristles and brush gently, using small, careful movements.
  2. Applying medicineA cement is applied to the dentin of the tooth to make it less susceptible to stimuli. This is most effective when combined with tooth brushing treatment (1).
  3. Remove the nerve of the toothIn cases of severe sensitivity, the tooth will have to be denervated.