We need our teeth during our whole life-time not just because to have a perfect smile but our teeth are indispensable for chewing, healthy digestion and to the integrity of our cheekbones. When we experience teeth sensitivity, caused by cold or warm dishes and drinks, by sweet or sour flavours, it is advisable to visit a reliable dental clinic by all means where the cause of the problem will be revealed.
Improper brushing technique, horizontal scrubbing can damage the gums (gingiva) on the long run but it can also lead to the wear of the tooth enamel. In this situation, under the thinned enamel the channels running in the dentin-the so-called tubules- transmit external stimuli more strongly to the nerves and therefore sensitivity or sharp, splitting pain may occur.
Certain dental procedures- for example tooth whitening or fillings- can cause teeth sensitivity for a couple of days- in connection with the tasks concerning them You will receive prior information from your dentist.
One of the most common reasons behind sensitive teeth is free-standing dental necks which is closely related to the condition of the gums. (gingiva)
If the gum line draws back because of improper tooth brushing technique or inflammation, the sensitive tooth neck will become unprotected which we can protect from painful stimuli by using dental fillings.
The thinning of old fillings, amalgam fillings, cracks and fractures due to tooth gritting can mean the hotbed of sensitivity.
It is not recommended to brush our teeth right away that we have consumed sugary carbonated soft drinks, coffee, tea, fruit juices with acidic pH and alcoholic drinks since the soft tooth enamel can suffer further damage due to scrubbing. In this case, it is the best to rinse our mouth with clean water and after about twenty minutes, we gently brush our teeth.
In case of minor problems, we can achieve great changes with toothpastes, mouthwashes and tooth brushes designed for sensitive teeth. As a homemade cure, we can apply salt water rinsing which soothes the beginning complaints, has antibacterial effect and positively influences the pH of the mouth.
We can also use antimicrobial medicinal and culinary plants for prevention. For example we can apply clove oil which not only destroys bacteria causing unpleasant breath but we can also treat thrushes, mild gingival complaints and tooth ache. Of course these methods cannot substitute neither the examinations nor the treatments so, it is only worth applying them until we receive expert assistance.
If your complaints derive from teeth grinding at night, then besides stress-management, it can be useful to apply a bite lifting rail, which prevents the vigorous clenching of the teeth and this way the injury of the teeth is preventable.
We can treat teeth sensitivity by avoiding highly eroded foods and beverages, by the replacement of old fillings and with varnishes containing fluoride. In order to strengthen the teeth internally we can take calcium and vitamin D supplements.
