Sensitive teeth are a common problem. When you have ice cream or a sip of hot coffee, does the sensitivity from your teeth send you through the ceiling? When you brush your teeth, do you dread the sensitivity when the bristles hit certain areas?
It can be caused from tooth decay (cavities) teeth that are fractured or have micro cracks. Or you may have dental fillings that need replaced because they are leaking and worn out. Perhaps your gums are receded because of gum disease or traumatic forces caused because your bite is not balanced. Other causes of sensitive teeth can be worn tooth enamel from grinding and gnashing of your teeth (the stresses of life can cause this). Or maybe you have an exposed tooth root.
The treatment for sensitive teeth depends on what is causing your sensitivity. Sedona dentist Chris Marsh invites you to make an appointment to diagnose your tooth sensitivity cause, and get treatment for it.
Dr. Marsh may suggest a variety of treatments for your sensitive teeth.
Example of a tooth that has some recession near the gum line and is sensitive to cold. Call us if you have sensitive teeth.
Sensitive Teeth – Close up of the exposed dentin tubule that allows the root to be sensitive