Learn ways to alleviate tooth sensitivity 

Do you ever take a sip of water or bite into a meal and feel a little pain? Tooth sensitivity is very common. Dr. Chuck remembers many, many of his patients complaining of tooth sensitivity over his four decades as a dentist. Read on to learn how to alleviate this feeling and to find out if it could be caused by a health issue.

 

What causes tooth sensitivity?

 

Tooth sensitivity is usually the result of worn tooth enamel or exposed tooth root. Sometimes a cavity, gum disease, a cracked or chipped tooth, or a filling that needs to be replaced can cause tooth sensitivity. If you’re experiencing this sharp pain in your teeth, you should visit your dentist and rule out any of these conditions.

 

If your dentist doesn’t see any problems with your teeth, then there are things you can do to decrease the painful feeling sometimes associated with sensitive teeth.

 

How to alleviate tooth sensitivity: 

 

 

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