Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!
Tooth sensitivity can be a warning that something is not right. It may be caused by a cavity, periodontal disease, gum recession, or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.
A number of elements can bring about gum recession including consuming acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too forcibly!
If your teeth are sensitive following a professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at Dr. Steven W. Haywood, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few days.
If you experience constant or intermittent gum or tooth pain, call 410-453-9399 right away to make an appointment. Dr. Haywood takes tooth pain seriously.
There are multiple treatments for tooth sensitivity including desensitizing toothpaste, fluoride treatments, and gum grafting. Of course, if you need restorative dentistry, that is the first order of business.
At Dr. Steven W. Haywood in Timonium, we not only treat tooth sensitivity, we also perform entire smile makeovers for our patients in the Timonium area. Call us at 410-453-9399 to schedule a consultation and exam.
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Contact Dr. Steven W. Haywood:
410-453-9399
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
108 W Timonium Rd Ste 200
Timonium, Maryland
21093
