FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Tooth sensitivity is a common problem that affects at least 40 million adults in the United States. To prevent tooth sensitivity, brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and nonabrasive toothpaste. Using a fluoridated mouthwash, flossing daily, and avoiding highly acidic foods may also help in minimizing sensitivity. If you are currently bothered by sensitive teeth, visit your dentist. He or she can identify the cause of your tooth pain and recommend specific treatments to provide relief.
Flossing is essential to your smile’s health. Regular use of dental floss is important for plaque removal, maintaining healthy gums, and preventing periodontal disease. By removing food particles and bacteria that build up between teeth, flossing helps keep your smile healthy and beautiful for life.
Getting a crown is not a painful experience; thanks to the use of anesthetic and sedation, most patients feel only mild discomfort. The benefits of getting a crown far outweigh this temporary discomfort.
Your dentist might apply fluoride to the sensitive areas of your teeth to strengthen tooth enamel and reduce pain. He or she might also suggest the use of prescription fluoride at home, applied via a custom tray. Desensitizing or bonding.
The main reason why teeth may be sensitive to pressure concerns the loss of enamel protecting the interior layers of a tooth. Since the dentin is porous, it is more sensitive to pressure exerted on the teeth as well as hot and cold temperatures.
Stress can lead to tooth damage if it causes you to grind your teeth, which in turn can cause tooth sensitivity. Because this grinding, called bruxism, often occurs when you’re asleep, you might not realize you’re doing it.
A lot of people have sensitive teeth. And just because you may have some sensitivity, especially with hot or cold food and drinks, doesn’t necessarily mean you need a root canal. However, those who do need a root canal have a sensitivity that doesn’t go away once the hot or cold element is removed.
The nicotine and tar in smoke will cause and accelerate gum disease which may lead to tooth loss, you may get bad breath, and it also increases your risk of developing mouth and throat (and lung) cancers. Smoking reduces the blood and oxygen supply to the gums. Quite often, this will mean that if you smoke, your gums don’t bleed (a first warning sign of gum disease), even though they are very unhealthy. Mouthwashes will help mask bad breath and may have some effect on the progress of gum disease. You should visit us regularly so we can check your mouth for early signs of mouth cancer.
Studies have shown that using fluoride toothpaste significantly reduces the risk of dental decay. Furthermore, the use of a fluoride mouth rinse can also contribute to an additional 40% reduction in dental decay.