Are sensitive teeth disrupting your daily activities?
Do you frequently feel pain or discomfort when eating or drinking? Are sensitive teeth disrupting your daily activities? Tooth sensitivity is a prevalent problem among adults. However, simple and successful treatments can help restore your daily life and minimize your discomfort.
Prevalent Causes of Teeth Sensitivity
There are multiple common causes for having sensitive teeth:
- Holes or minor cracks in your teeth
- Damaged or worn tooth enamel
- Sudden weather changes trigger sinus pressure, resulting in pain at the gum line.
If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, you have choices to help manage your pain. Here are some tips to help relieve your sensitive teeth and provide adequate care needed to experience relief.
Tips for Relieving Discomfort
Special Toothpaste
Compared to regular toothpaste, desensitizing toothpaste contains additives such as potassium nitrate and stannous fluoride to prevent gingivitis, cavities, and dental infections and to alleviate sensitive teeth. Brush your teeth twice daily as usual with desensitizing toothpaste; if the switch doesn’t help relieve your pain after several weeks of use, reach out to your dentist.
In-Office Treatments
Share your dental concerns and teeth sensitivity with your dentists, Dr. Emily Sewell, Dr. Canizales, and Dr. Carissa Maguire, at Annapolis Dental Care. We can examine your level of sensitivity and recommend the ideal treatment options. Call 410-267-0766 to schedule a dental appointment today.
Avoid Acidic Drinks and Foods
One way to prevent or help treat sensitive teeth is to avoid acidic beverages and foods because they can wear down the tooth’s enamel. The common foods and drinks that have acidic ingredients are:
- Citrus fruits
- Coffee
- Tomatoes
- Carbonated beverages
- Fruit juice
Soft-Bristled Toothbrush
Avoid medium, rigid, or stiff bristles when selecting a toothbrush because they are not gentle on your teeth and gums. Using a toothbrush with a small head will permit you to brush hard-to-access places and to spend more time in each part of your mouth.
Transform Your Smile with Annapolis Dental Care
Whether it’s a regular check-up you need or a tooth extracted, your dentist in Annapolis is here to serve! Annapolis Dental Care has the expertise and compassion to work with you on improving your oral health. Your comfort and health are our top priorities, and so we go above and beyond to make our patients happy and give them the highest quality care. Please give us a call at 410-267-0766 or visit us online. For more oral health tips for you and your family, follow us on Facebook, X, and YouTube! We are always looking for new patients, so if you live in Arnold, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD, come on down!