Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you suffered a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!
Tooth sensitivity can be a signal that something is amiss. It may be caused by a cavity, periodontal disease, gum recession, or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.
A number of factors can result in gum recession including consuming acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too vigorously!
If your teeth are sensitive following professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few days.
If you experience constant or intermittent pain in your teeth or gums, make an appointment right away. Dr. Bowman takes tooth pain seriously.
There are many treatments for tooth sensitivity including desensitizing toothpaste, fluoride treatments, and gum grafting. Of course, if you need a restoration, that is the first order of business.
At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman in Charlotte, we not only treat tooth sensitivity, but we also perform entire smile transformations for our patients in the Charlotte area. Call us at 704-337-8070 to schedule a consultation and exam.
CONTACT ADVANCED DENTISTRY OF CHARLOTTE – DR. CHRISTOPHER A. BOWMAN:
704-337-8070
LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):
1618 E Morehead St Ste 100
Charlotte, North Carolina
28207
