TIPS TO HELP WITH TEETH SENSITIZATION

Tooth sensitivity is a painful response that results from exposure of the inner layer (dentine) of a tooth. Exposure could be as a result of tooth crack, severe attrition, cervical abrasion, acidic food consumption, failed tooth restoration. Symptoms include a sharp pain that result from taking hot or cold drinks, air blowing into the mouth, contact with apposing tooth, intake of acidic food, gum recession,etc. Use a toothpaste designed to reduce sensitivity. Use FDA approved desensitizing toothpaste such as Crest Sensitive, Sensodyne Pronamel, Sensodyne Rapid Action and several others over the counter toothpastes. The effectiveness of these toothpastes depends on regular usage over an extended period of time. For very tender areas, try rubbing a bit of densitizing toothpaste directly on the tooth. Use a soft tooth brush. Overzealous brushing with hard tooth brush will only remove the protective layer (enamel) of the tooth especially along the gum line. Soft brushing and gen