Changing Your Toothpaste: The Dental Connection!

If you have noticed that your teeth have started to feel more sensitive lately, you might initially avoid foods and drinks that seem to cause the discomfort.  For example, you may feel some discomfort with your morning coffee or while eating that cold crisp apple for your mid-afternoon snack.  Although it may be a normal reaction to avoid the things that cause discomfort, it is always better to determine the cause of the problem and take the necessary steps to improve the health and quality of your teeth.

Common Causes Of Tooth Sensitivity

• Cavity  Symptoms: Usually a sweet sensitive single tooth.  Treatment: Usually a dental restoration.
• Acidic Foods Or Drinks  Symptoms: Usually more generalized thermal discomfort.  Treatment:  Desensitizing Toothpaste.
• Cracked Tooth  Symptoms: Usually a single tooth with sharp pain.  Treatment: Usually a crown.
• Teeth Whitening Agents  Symptoms: Usually generalized thermal discomfort.  Treatment: Desensitizing Toothpaste.
• Stress  Symptoms: Usually generalized thermal or chewing pressure.  Treatment: Usually starts with a bite guard.
• Weather changes or Seasonal Allergies  Symptoms: Localized or generalized thermal sensitivity.  Treatment:  Desensitizing Toothpaste.

If you have any questions about sensitive teeth or in need of further information about desensitizing toothpastes, call our office at 918-455-0123.

God Bless, 

DRT