{"id":247,"date":"2016-08-26T00:25:32","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T00:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2016-10-12T15:06:20","modified_gmt":"2016-10-12T15:06:20","slug":"mt-holly-dentist-tells-causes-of-tooth-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/mt-holly-dentist-tells-causes-of-tooth-sensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Mt. Holly Dentist Tells Causes of Tooth Sensitivity"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Many<\/a>You drink hot coffee, or you brush your teeth and feel a stabbing pain. Most of us experience dental sensitivity every now and then. Usually,\u00a0 it\u2019s no big deal. Other times, it indicates an oral health problem. Mt. Holly dentists, Drs. Greenberg, Ko-Kim, Cygler and Govitrikar<\/a>, tell patients about tooth sensitivity<\/a>, how to avoid it and when it needs professional treatment.<\/p>\n

Tooth Structure can Cause Sensitivity<\/h3>\n

Tooth structure is comprised of different layers. The hardest layer the outer enamel. This layer protects the tooth, giving it shape and color. Cavities begin in enamel, too, and it\u2019s where we need to apply good oral hygiene habits.<\/p>\n

Another layer located at the gum line is called cementum. Like enamel, cementum is very hard and protects the root.<\/p>\n

Underneath these layers is the softer, yellowish dentin. Comprised of tiny hollow tubules, dentin contributes to tooth sensitivity, conveying hot and cold temperatures right to the nerves in the soft inner pulp. Also, when uncovered due to wear and tear or acid erosion of the enamel, dentin makes teeth very sensitive.<\/p>\n

Other Causes<\/h3>\n

What we eat and drink triggers sensitivity. Sugary foods and drinks can cause a \u201csugar blast\u201d of pain.\u00a0 Also, over the counter teeth whitening strips, gels, toothpastes and rinses create dental pain when used too frequently or incorrectly. Professional teeth whitening, supervised by your dentist at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry, produces little to no gum and tooth sensitivity. However, ordinary mouthwashes, while great for bad breath, irritate teeth because of the alcohol they contain. Finally, people who brush too aggressively may abrade enamel and soft tissues.<\/p>\n

While dental patients can think about their product and food choices and eliminate ones that bother their teeth, other problems require attention from Mt. Holly Family Dentistry.<\/p>\n

Oral health problems that make teeth sensitive are:<\/p>\n