Unbearable Sensitive Teeth… Solutions?

teeth sensitivity treatments
sensitive teeth treatments

Have you ever felt unbearable tooth sensitivity? Tooth sensitivity is a problem many people encounters. It can sometimes feel so uncomfortable that we don’t want to eat or drink anything. Let’s learn about the causes of tooth sensitivity and how to fix it!

Causes of Sensitive Teeth

There are many causes of sensitive teeth. Your dentist will take a look at any past dental treatments and ask you about the degree of tooth sensitivity or pain. Here are some common possible causes of tooth sensitivity:

ปัญหาฟันห่าง

A title

Image Box text

  1. Receding gums: When the gums recede, tooth roots are exposed that are not covered by, this can cause tooth sensitivity.
  2. Worn-down Tooth: Brushing your teeth too hard, teeth grinding or clenching your teeth while sleeping can wear down or erode tooth enamel resulting in tooth sensitivity.
  3. Cracked or fractured teeth: We sometimes may not notice tooth fractures or cracked teeth, a broken tooth can cause tooth sensitivity.
  4. Dental Caries, Abscess or Periodontal Disease: Bacteria infections from abscess or gum or tooth decays damages the tooth structure causing tooth sensitivity.
  5. Teeth Whitening or other Dental Procedures: Teeth whitening, dental fillings or crowns, veneers teeth involving tooth prep or drilling can temporarily impact teeth nerves endings. This can cause sensitivity that may last up to two weeks.

Managing Tooth Sensitivity

  1. Desensitizing toothpaste and mouthwash: These toothpastes and mouthwash contain ingredients such as potassium nitrate or fluoride that helps relieve tooth sensitivity.
  2. Brush your teeth properly: Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush gently without applying too much force. Hard bushing can wear down tooth enamel.
  3. Avoid acidic foods and drinks: Avoid soft drinks, fruit juices, or sour foods that can worsen tooth sensitivity.
ข้อดีของการทำรากฟันเทียม

If tooth sensitivity is persistent, severe or increases over time

It is recommended that you see a dentist to determine the cause and begin treatment.

3 methods treat sensitive TEeth

3 Methods to Treat Tooth Sensitivity

If tooth sensitivity is constant, severe or does not go away, causing discomfort on daily activities, you should visit your dentist to check its root cause. Aside from desensitizing over-the-counter tropical applications, your dentist may treat teeth with below methods:

การเคลือบฟลูออไรด์

Fluoride Coating

Your dentist may apply a protective fluoride coating to sensitive teeth areas to strengthen tooth enamel and ease pain.

อุดฟัน เคลือบหลุมร่องฟัน

Dental Sealants or Fillings

If tooth root surfaces are exposed causing sensitivity, adhesives or teeth sealants may be done to cover exposed layer and reduce tooth sensitivity.

การรักษารากฟัน

Root Canal Treatment

If tooth sensitivity is due to nerve infection or injury, root canal treatment may be recommended by your dentist to rid of tooth pain.

Comparison between Tooth Sensitivity Treatments

Let’s discuss the benefits of fluoride treatment, dental sealants, dental fillings and root canal treatment to relief tooth sensitivity.

Treatments comparison for sensitive teeth

Benefits of fluoride coating

  • easy and affordable
  • non-invasive on natural teeth

Limitations fluoride coating

  • May not alleviate tooth sensitivity totally or takes time for effect

Benefits of Dental Sealants or Fillings

  • Easy and quick treatment
  • May help resolve tooth sensitivity and protects natural teeth

Limitation of Dental Sealants  

  • Suitable option mainly for sensitivity caused by exposed tooth surface 

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

  • Resolves tooth pain and gets rid of sensitivity caused by affected nerve tooth area

Limitations of Root Canal Treatment

  • Invasive treatment method as damaged tooth pulp and nerve tissues are removed
  • Recommend restorative crown post root canal treatment to protect and strengthen tooth

Having sensitive teeth? Contact Dental Planet clinic today to resolve teeth sensitivity!

dental planet clinic LINE

Affordable Treatment Fees Teeth Sensitivity Treatments

1. Fluoride Treatment

from 500 .-

2.1 Dental Sealant

from 500 .-

2.2 Composite Fillings

from 800 .-

3. Root Canal Treatment

from 9,000 .-

4. Dental checkup & consult

Free

Conclusion

Tooth sensitivity is a common tooth problem. There are some solutions to relief sensitivity at home. Take care of your teeth with proper oral hygiene. However, if you do not feel better after general tooth sensitivity management methods, visit your dentist. The cause of tooth pain may be due to cracked tooth or other underlying oral disease that require proper treatment.

Don’t let teeth sensitivity ruin your enjoyment of eating or daily tasks! Consult our dentist at Dental Planet Clinic for a dental checkup or recommendations!