Tooth sensitivity can cause sharp pain in your teeth while you try to take an ice-cream or hot beverage. It is a very common type of dental problem that is faced by most of the people all over the world. But tooth sensitivity is a curable and treatable disease.
Here are some common causes of tooth sensitivity that people should aware of:
1. Brushing vigorously:
Many people think that brushing too much is good for their teeth. But this is a wrong conception. Brushing teeth regularly is a very good habit but you should not over do it because it can cause harm to your teeth. Brushing teeth with hard bristles can wear off the outer layer of the teeth that can cause sensitivity.
2. Taking excessive acidic foods:
Too much of consuming acidic food is very bad for our teeth. You should not consume too much of tomato sauce, lemon, citrus, processed food can cause severe pain in your teeth. Therefore, at Maroubra Dental Avenue, dentists always tell patients to avoid these kinds of acidic food to reduce the problem of tooth sensitivity.
3. Grinding the teeth:
Enamel is the strongest substance in our body. But grinding teeth too much can weaken the enamel and can wear off the middle layer of the teeth. You should use a mouth guard to avoid tooth grinding. Grinding the teeth may also lead to psychological illness.
4. Overuse of mouthwash:
Mouthwash that is available in the market contains a huge amount of acidic content, alcohol and other chemicals. But when mouthwash is used too much it can break the enamel of the teeth which can cause tooth sensitivity. People should fluoride rinsing instead of mouthwash or brush their teeth twice a day properly to prevent tooth sensitivity.
5. Gum disease:
When the people get old they are more likely to suffer from gum disease. People who do not take care of their teeth usually suffer from gum disease. Gum disease can lead to tooth sensitivity. If you have a gum problem and feel a sharp pain in your teeth while taking cold or hot items, you should immediately consult your dentist for proper treatment. Your dentist may ask you to seal the teeth if he finds too much gum problem and discovers that it cannot be treated with other treatments. In such case, you should immediately go for sealing your teeth without wasting any time.
6. Using whitening toothpaste:
Many tooth whitening pastes are available in the market which uses chemicals in their toothpaste formulas. Whitening tooth pastes should be used for white bright teeth rather than normal tooth paste. But make sure that your whitening toothpaste should not contain whitening agents. You should check the ingredients before purchasing the toothpaste. If you find that there are whitening agents in your whitening toothpaste, you should opt for another brand which does not contain any whitening agent. These whitening agents are the main cause of causing tooth sensation.