On today’s Dental Minute, we’re talking about something that kind of hurts, that sharp zingy feeling you get sometimes when cold water hits your tooth. We’re talking about sensitivity, tooth sensitivity especially. Tooth sensitivity happens when the protective layer of the tooth, the enamel, is damaged somehow or the second layer of tooth structure is exposed. Sensitivity can happen for a variety of reasons. We don’t always know why. We work hard here at Rowland Family Dentistry to help you figure out what’s causing your sensitivity. It could be that you’re brushing your teeth too hard, grinding your teeth, eating foods that are high in acidity, or even using the wrong toothpaste. At Rowland Family Dentistry, we want to help you find solutions for your tooth sensitivity.
We have multiple treatment options for tooth sensitivity, including topical applications of anti-sensitivity products. You could be using a toothpaste that is too hard on your teeth, So we might prescribe a toothpaste that doesn’t have any sodium lauryl sulfate. Additionally, we might send you for a soft tissue graft, or we could even do our gum builder option, which helps to build collagen and elastin around the teeth to stop hypersensitivity. If your teeth are sending you signals, they shouldn’t be don’t ignore them. Let’s get you smiling, sipping, and snacking again without the sting.
If you’re having server tooth sensitivity don’t wait! Give our office a call at (270)685-1777.