Have you ever bit into an ice cream cone and were taken aback by a sharp shooting pain in your teeth? That’s one of the few symptoms of sensitive teeth and this happens when the gums pull back and expose the tooth surface beneath, called the dentin. Fortunately, our doctors at Miami Dental can offer you with a variety of treatment options, from dental sealants to fluoride treatments.
Tooth sensitivity can affect one or more teeth. It’s most common when you eat or drink something hot, cold, sweet, or sour. Your dentin is a soft layer that makes up the inner part of the tooth and roots, which have thousands of tiny tubules that lead to the tooth’s nerve center (the pulp). These channels allow the trigger – the characteristic of the food or beverage – to reach the nerve in your tooth, which results in the pain you feel. Some at-home steps to take to reduce tooth sensitivity include brushing, flossing and rinsing with a fluoride and antiseptic mouthwash daily, and using toothpaste that is intended for sensitive teeth.
If you have sensitive teeth, please give us a call. To learn more about dental hygiene as well as services we provide at the practice, visit www.miami-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors, give us a call at our Miami Beach office: 305-532-1444 or our North Miami Beach office: 305-949-2630.
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