Aesthetica Dentals | Best Dental Clinic on Sohna Road Gurgaon

 Do you have trouble when you taste your favourite ice cream? Does drinking tea or coffee cause a sharp and sudden pain which shoots deep into tooth nerve endings? If yes, then you are suffering from tooth sensitivity. What is Teeth sensitivity? The tooth’s roots are protected by a coat of a thin layer called ‘Enamel’ (above the gum line) and ‘Cementum’ (below the gum line). Under the enamel and cementum, there is a porous layer called ‘Dentine’. This dentine contains many tiny tubes leading toward the tooth’s nerve centre. As the dentine exposes, it starts transmitting hot and cold feelings directly to the roots causing pain. Hence, the patient experiences tooth sensitivity. What Causes Tooth Sensitivity Let’s quickly go through the common factors that cause teeth sensitivity . 1. Hard Brushing If you have been brushing too hard or have been using a hard bristled toothbrush then over time the tooth enamel gets worn down. As a result, the dentine gets exposed. 2. Gum Recession Our ...

Several patients suffering from tooth sensitivity visit our clinic on regular basis. Some find difficulty in drinking soup or coffee, whereas some patients have difficulty eating their favourite ice cream. In our last blog, we covered the primary causes and dental treatments for tooth sensitivity . But in this blog, we will highlight how easily you can address the issue of teeth sensitivity yourself.  8 Common Causes and Solutions of Tooth Sensitivity 1. Incorrect brushing: Brushing with force or using a hard bristled toothbrush, both cause the wear down of the protective layer of the teeth. This results in exposure to dental nerves. In extreme temperatures, the tooth starts experiencing pain. A very simple solution to this is to use a soft toothbrush and brush gently. 2. Consumption of acidic food: Consuming foods with highly acidic contents like citrus fruits, and tomatoes leads to enamel erosion. We will recommend you avoid such foods. Instead, you can  prefer consuming fib...