‘Tis the season for teeth sensitivity and teeth aches that come with the unlimited hot cocoa drinks and freezing cold temperatures. Tooth sensitivity can be a real pain in the winter.
You should visit your dentist even if the pain quickly goes away. Dentists will be able to determine whether the pain is coming from a cavity or a root that is exposed. Worn tooth enamel can also be the cause of tooth sensitivity. In some cases you could be lucky enough to only need to switch your toothpaste to one that is designed for sensitive teeth, but in worse cases, the pain could be caused from tooth decay or an infection. Whatever the cause may be, it is good to know sooner than later. Here are several ways to help strengthen your teeth so you can get through the winter without sensitive teeth:
Avoid over-brushing
This is the simplest tip you can do to avoid having sensitive teeth. When you over-brush, you risk losing tooth enamel that has been built up to protect the surface of your teeth. Over-brushing is unnecessary and can lead to even worse teeth problems. Try using a soft bristle brush with non-abrasive toothpaste.
Change your toothpaste
There are numerous toothpaste products on the market that are designed for sensitive teeth. Find one that suits you best per your dentist’s recommendation. Desensitizing toothpaste is ideal to minimize tooth aches and pains that are a result of sensitive teeth.
Use a fluoride treatment
There are fluoride treatments such as rinses and gels that work to protect your teeth and strengthen your tooth enamel. A gel will cover each tooth and protect the nerves inside of each tooth and seal your gums which will cover your roots.
Limit acid and sugar from your diet
Foods and drinks that have acid and sugar in them can be a great source of tooth pain and cause tooth decay. Cutting out items like soda, yogurt, wine will benefit your teeth. It is also a good idea not to brush your teeth right after having something acidic because the enamel has been softened. Using a straw is also the best way to avoid these liquid getting on your teeth.
Just because winter is here, that doesn’t mean you have to go the whole season with tooth pain cause by sensitive teeth. Take these few steps into consideration on a daily basis and you will be pain free all winter.
This article is provided on behalf of Bassett Creek Dental, a dental clinic located in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Comments
Sensitive teeth can be caused by a number of causes which means occasional and mild discomfort to severe pain that can last for a sustained period of time.When the enamel covering the teeth is uncovered,exposing the dentine underneath, which is full of tiny tubes with sensitive nerve endings running through them, can cause pain upon exposure to hot or cold substances.But to fight these sensitive teeth we need to practice good oral hygiene,Not to brush too hard and to use the toothpaste specially formulated to treat the pain of sensitive teeth.Another most important factor which can play a very important role is to avoid acidic food that can wear away the tooth enamel,such as wine,vinegar salad dressing and soft drinks.