If you experience sharp pain or discomfort while eating, especially hot and cold foods, then you are likely suffering from Dentin Hypersensitivity. Your tooth is made up of many complex parts, and the ones related to dentin hypersensitivity are the nerves, Dentin and enamel. So, how are they all involved?
Dentin sensitivity is a nerve issue, and these nerves are found in the middle of your teeth. If anything comes into contact with your nerves, then you will experience severe pain. Luckily the teeth are covered in a protective layer called enamel. The nerves and enamel are not connected, so in the case of normal, healthy teeth, you won’t experience any pain or sensitivity while eating.
If your enamel is worn away, the inner surface, called Dentin, is exposed. This Dentin is connected to the nerves, which is why you would experience pain.
So now we know what Dentin Hypersensitivity is; why does it happen? Causes can be linked to excessive tooth brushing, consuming acidic or sugary drinks and other dental issues such as tooth decay, receding gums, damaged fillings, teeth grinding and more.
Depending on the severity of your sensitivity, treatment can come in the form of fillings, care plans and sealing damaged teeth.
Read more about Dentin Hypersensitivity and how to manage it here.
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