Jarred K. Donald, DDS
16631 Coit Rd #114
Dallas, TX 75248
972-818-4300
888-49-SMILE
Patient Education - General Dentist Information in Dallas
Sensitive Teeth
Many people suffer from sensitive teeth: a condition in which hot and
cold foods or liquids, and even sudden puffs of air can cause
discomfort and pain.
Tooth sensitivity can be caused by a number of things. An unnoticed
cavity or abscessed tooth can sometimes be a culprit. But over time and
as you age, changes in temperature, as well as such behaviors as tooth
grinding (bruxism) and overly aggressive brushing, can cause small,
often microscopic cracks or fissures on the chewing surfaces of your
teeth (or near the gum lines), which exposes the inner structures
called dentin.
Hypersensitive teeth can cause people to change their eating
habits, avoid social situations, or even avoid proper oral hygiene
because the simple act of brushing or rinsing causes pain. Relief can
sometimes be had by using a desensitizing toothpaste, sealants, or
special fillings.
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