“Can you suggest some way to reduce sensitivity?”
I am experiencing a lot of teeth sensitivity and it is now also becoming painful, especially my bottom front teeth. What can I do to reduce my teeth sensitivity?
22 Answers
Heavy fluoride toothpaste like Clinpro works well. You have to get that toothpaste from your dentist since it is prescription
You might have recession of the gingiva. The exposed tooth surfaces can be treated.
There could be several possible reasons for your bottom front teeth sensitivity. Causes will range from wear of your enamel (possibly from your occlusion/bite or grinding), cavities, gum recession, an infection, etc.; the solution will be linked with the cause. Your dentist may recommend a night guard or fillings or a sensitivity toothpaste or possibly even gum grafting depending on the cause. Start with using sensitivity toothpaste and arrange to see your dentist for a thorough exam and likely an X-ray or two to help determine the cause and possible options for you.
Use Sensodyne toothpaste, fluoride mouthwash and an exam to make sure all fillings are in tact
Teeth grinding can cause teeth sensitivity especially the bottom front teeth. Teeth grinding can wear away the tooth enamel and cause root sensitivity. Please visit your dentist to see if a good mouth guard will help. There also many good toothpastes and mouth rinses for teeth sensitivity. Good luck!
For tooth sensitivity, the first thing you should try is to switch to a desensitizing toothpaste like Sensodyne. You should also be aware if you are grinding or clenching your teeth, either during the day or at night, which can cause tooth sensitivity as well. Gum recession can cause tooth sensitivity by exposing the top of the root surface. Tooth sensitivity can be either caused by a single factor or it can be multi-factorial.
First try an over the counter sensitivity tooth paste. If this doesn’t provide relief, ask your dentist for a prescription of Prevident 5000 sensitive, which provides fluoride and potassium nitrate. This gel when left on the teeth for 30 minutes or more really helps with sensitivity.
Sensodyne toothpaste works very well
You are not alone. Many many people experience tooth sensitivity. But the answer to your question is a complex one, because it all depends on what is causing the sensitivity, and the type of sensitivity - such as instant quick "zing" cold sensitivity, hot (e.g. coffee) sensitivity, lingering temperature-related sensitivity, spontaneous pain (no obvious causes), dull ache, etc. If it is the more common instant cold sensitivity, it is usually caused by root exposure, after gum recession around teeth. Roots don't have a protective hard enamel coat (which the upper "crown" part of teeth has). As such, they experience sensitivity easily. Until the sensitivity goes away (which can take years), the best first steps are:
1) Brush with pea-sized drop of high-fluoride (e.g. Prevident 5000 Sensitive) desensitizing toothpaste, then spit out excess (don't rinse after) twice a day.
2) Then add smudge of same toothpaste to roots (along gumline) at bedtime, and leave it there to soak into root while sleeping.
3) Ask your dentist for professional desensitizing treatment (may need more than 1 treatment for long-term relief).
Hope this helps!
1) Brush with pea-sized drop of high-fluoride (e.g. Prevident 5000 Sensitive) desensitizing toothpaste, then spit out excess (don't rinse after) twice a day.
2) Then add smudge of same toothpaste to roots (along gumline) at bedtime, and leave it there to soak into root while sleeping.
3) Ask your dentist for professional desensitizing treatment (may need more than 1 treatment for long-term relief).
Hope this helps!
It really depends upon the source of the irritation. The only way to assess that is to have an examination and verbal discussion as to your specific circumstances. There are many possible reasons and causes of your sensitivity. Some are more easily resolved than others.
See a dentist and find out why...
If your teeth are damaged - they need repairing.
If your enamel is thin - then you need flouride treatment or try regenerate serum
If you clench your teeth at night Bruxism ( only can be diagnosed by a dentist) this can cause pain too.
If you are near the m11 or central line gantshill then look up dentists in Longwood house dental. Experts in diagnosing bruxism and treating this .
If your teeth are damaged - they need repairing.
If your enamel is thin - then you need flouride treatment or try regenerate serum
If you clench your teeth at night Bruxism ( only can be diagnosed by a dentist) this can cause pain too.
If you are near the m11 or central line gantshill then look up dentists in Longwood house dental. Experts in diagnosing bruxism and treating this .
Richard J. Staller
Dentist
One of the best products to help is called MI paste or MI one. Daily use will lessen your sensitivity.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Staller, D.D.S.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Staller, D.D.S.
You can use one of the various anti-sensitivity tooth pastes like Sensodyne/Colgate or Crest. Try brushing with this tooth-paste and spit but do not rinse your mouth after that. It might be a hard habit to break but makes a considerable difference. If that doesn't help, contact your dentist.
There are many causes of tooth sensitivity. In order to recommend the proper care, an examination to determine the cause is needed. Conditions such as teeth grinding and gum recession are amongst the most common causes and as such each requires different treatment.
It is impossible to answer this question.
Toothpastes advertised for tooth sensitivity are very effective. However, they may not treat the cause of the problem. They only treat the symptom – the discomfort. I have to caution that if you are going to use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth, be sure to have a dentist examine you to make sure this is the appropriate treatment. It is very common for lower anterior teeth to become sensitive from grinding. This often requires treatment that is in addition to using a tooth paste for sensitive teeth. If there is gum recession involved, a different treatment approach may be needed. I hope this helps.
Best regards,
David M. Kaffey, DDS
It is impossible to answer this question.
Toothpastes advertised for tooth sensitivity are very effective. However, they may not treat the cause of the problem. They only treat the symptom – the discomfort. I have to caution that if you are going to use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth, be sure to have a dentist examine you to make sure this is the appropriate treatment. It is very common for lower anterior teeth to become sensitive from grinding. This often requires treatment that is in addition to using a tooth paste for sensitive teeth. If there is gum recession involved, a different treatment approach may be needed. I hope this helps.
Best regards,
David M. Kaffey, DDS
Amy G. David
Dentist
Sensitivity can come from exposed roots. Try a sensitive tooth paste. It can come from grinding your teeth, so try a night guard. It can come from cavities or periodontal disease, too, so see your dentist.
The sensitivity could be triggered by many different factors. Yes, it could be treated, and the method of treatment would be determined by your dentist
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Tooth sensitivity can occur due to cavities, exposed root surfaces due to gum recession or exposed dentin. Treatment depends on the etiology. For cavities it’s a filling, for exposed dentin a filling would be best and a nightguard to prevent any abfractions lesions, for gum recession a gum graft would be best. Use a desensitizing toothpaste, soft toothbrush and fluoride rinse. Visit your dentist for managed care.
Hope this helped.
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Tooth sensitivity can occur due to cavities, exposed root surfaces due to gum recession or exposed dentin. Treatment depends on the etiology. For cavities it’s a filling, for exposed dentin a filling would be best and a nightguard to prevent any abfractions lesions, for gum recession a gum graft would be best. Use a desensitizing toothpaste, soft toothbrush and fluoride rinse. Visit your dentist for managed care.
Hope this helped.
Thanks
New Sensodyne would be the most expedient way to notice a change in sensitivity. However this is palliated bye advising that you are treating a symptom only. It is most likely the root cause of the sensitivity has to do with diet and overall chronic poor management as far as check-ups with your dentist are concerned. Your dentist through your check ups on the routine 6 month basis would have noticed generalized recession which exposes sensitive surface areas and the wrong kind of toothbrush being introduced could add to the problem of over a period of years. Make an appointment to be evaluated by a periodontist.
Toms of Maine toothpaste, Crest, Sensodyne have tubes marked "for sensitive teeth." It takes about 90 days to kick in.
Avoid whitening products and if you are a clenched or grinder get a perio splint
Use a desensitizing toothpaste like Sensodyne. Or have your dentist write you a prescription for Prevident, a strong fluoride toothpaste that should decrease sensitivity in a few months. Of course, this assumes nothing wrong dentally in that area.
MDS, DDS
MDS, DDS
Use an extra soft toothbrush and don't brush too hard. Ask your dentist to write you a prescription for Prevident 5000 Sensitive. It contains 5 times the amount of fluoride that you can buy in a store.
