As the weather gets warmer this summer, we tend to consume more cold foods and drinks, such as ice cream, lollies, frozen desserts, and icy drinks \u2013 and you may notice more sensitivity in your teeth.<\/p>\n
Sensitivity can occur when enamel – the hard outer layer of our teeth \u2013 is lost or worn away, and the softer dentine layer underneath is exposed. It can also happen where the tooth and the gum line meet, as the enamel layer is much thinner here and more easily worn down.<\/p>\n
Sensitive teeth can affect anyone, and can be caused by:<\/p>\n
There are lots of anti-sensitivity toothpastes on the market which can alleviate symptoms \u2013 especially if you rub the toothpaste directly onto sensitive areas with your finger. Different pastes work in different ways: you may need to try out alternatives. We often have samples of these available at Woodcock Lane Dental Care.<\/p>\n
Your dentist can also help you with tooth sensitivity by recommending a toothpaste, or by using fluoride gels, rinses or varnishes, or by sealing the neck of a tooth to cover any exposed dentine. They can also check to make sure you don’t have gum disease, defective fillings, or decay.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re suffering from ongoing sensitive teeth, we can help – speak to one of our\u00a0dentists, David Lyons or Frank Moran,\u00a0to discuss your options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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