Sensitive Teeth: Understanding and Treatment

Hypersensitivity means increased tooth sensitivity to chemical, mechanical, and temperature stimuli. Discomfort occurs when consuming acidic, hot, or cold foods, as well as during chewing or brushing teeth.

Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Concerns

The intensity of this pain can vary significantly - from mild discomfort to such severity that makes it impossible to brush teeth or eat normally. Increased tooth sensitivity has several causes. The dentist's role is to identify the specific cause and determine appropriate treatment.

The main causes include mechanical damage to enamel from using toothpaste with large abrasive particles or hard-bristled brushes, along with excessive pressure while brushing. Frequent exposure to acids from natural juices, carbonated drinks, and acidic fruits also contributes to sensitivity.

Dental conditions that affect enamel structure can cause sensitivity, including non-carious lesions like wedge-shaped defects, enamel erosion, and tooth decay. Exposed tooth necks due to receding gums, malocclusion, inflammatory soft tissue conditions, and radiation exposure can also lead to sensitivity.