Summer is all about ice cream, refreshing lemonade, popsicles, and other frozen treats. Sensitivity to cold can cause sharp pain in the teeth if you have sensitive teeth. The reason is that tooth enamel can become less protective over time. This exposes the dentin, the inner, soft part of your teeth, which contains nerves. Tooth sensitivity is caused by dentin being exposed. If you wish to enjoy cold beverages again, it is important to determine the root cause of your discomfort and it can be done when you visit a dental clinic.
These are the most common causes of tooth sensitivity:
- Aggressive brushing: Brushing your teeth aggressively with a toothpick is not a good habit to follow. However, if you brush your teeth with a hard-bristled toothbrush too aggressively, it can cause damage to your enamel and lead to sensitive teeth. Toothpicks can be used to clean up food particles after meals. Toothpicks can cause scratches to the tooth enamel if they are too hard.
- Using acidic mouthwashes: Acidic mouthwashes can cause tooth enamel to be eroded, just like acidic meals. Pre-existing sensitivities can be aggravated by long-term acidic use.
- Gum disease or tooth decay: Plaque on teeth and gums can cause tooth decay and gum disease. Gum disease or tooth decay may cause cold-sensitive teeth pain that persists even when you don’t eat or drink anything cold.
- Tooth grinding and stress: This can lead to cold-sensitive teeth. Consult a dentist if you suspect that you are grinding your teeth. They can discuss ways to protect your teeth.
Teeth Care Multispeciality Dental Clinic is happy to help you schedule a cleaning. Teeth Care Multispeciality Dental Clinic’s expert dentists are always available to help you maintain healthy teeth and educate you about your smile. Call Teeth Care Multispeciality Dental Clinic today for an appointment.
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