Lancinating or tooth sensitivity is a common phenomenon called dentin hypersensitivity
If the food and drinks hot , cold , sweet , sour or when breathing in cold air conditions make you feel tooth pain or sensitivity , it means you have sensitive teeth symptoms .
Tooth sensitivity is usually caused by dentin on root areas exposed due to receding gums or periodontal disease . This is a very common phenomenon and may account for the high rate .
When exposed , the tooth does not have a layer of enamel like the crowns . Instead, the tooth has a soft covering called the move outside cement . When move - cement loss , dentine will be exposed .
The Overzealous brushing or using toothpaste abrasive wear can cause the enamel surface and expose dentin . A diet rich in acids - foods such as yogurt , pickles or soda water - can cause tooth erosion and decay the tooth surface , exposing the dentin .
When tooth sensitivity , you will feel pain when brushing your teeth . So , if you do not brush your teeth thoroughly with pain you will face more risk of tooth decay and gum disease .
Usually tooth sensitivity , but because you do not know , old worn teeth , receding gums expose root , ...
The reason for the sensation of pain in exposed dentin ?
Dentin contains thousands of tiny ivory tube which can only be observed with a microscope . The ivory tube , which connects from the tooth surface , through the dentin to the nerve center of the tooth pulp .
The channels contain fluid . After eating or drinking hot or cold foods , the fluid in this tiny ivory pipe movement and stimulate the nerves , causing pain in the tooth .
The difference between tooth erosion due to teeth grinding , due to wear and erosion :
- Worn by gritted teeth : dental erosion due to contact between the teeth
- Abrasion : wear due to contact with foreign objects such as brush teeth , nails , hair clips , ...
- Erosion : exposure of a chemical agent to the teeth such as lemon juice , gastric juice , ...
Prevention of tooth sensitivity :
You can reduce the risk of tooth sensitivity by oral hygiene to prevent gum recession and periodontal disease . Brushing and flossing used properly as directed by your dentist . Also use toothpaste with low abrasion can help to reduce the risk of tooth sensitivity .
An acid diet also helps prevent tooth sensitivity phenomena .
Ignoring your sensitive teeth can lead to other oral health problems , especially when the pain will make you brush your teeth brushed carefully - this is vulnerable to tooth decay or gum disease .
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