A guide to sensitive teeth
Have you ever noticed, when eating certain foods or drinking either a hot or cold drink, a shooting pain in your teeth? Or maybe you experience a persistent ache or pain after biting down on something? If you can relate to this, you may be dealing with sensitive teeth and may want to consider visiting a dentist. At Parbold Dental Practice, we are able to offer you dental treatments within preventive dentistry to effectively treat your tooth sensitivity and protect your enamel. So if you are based in Ormskirk, why not book an appointment with us for information on how to treat your sensitive teeth Ormskirk?
Why am I experiencing sensitive teeth?
Sensitive teeth Ormskirk is a result of the protective layer on your teeth, known as enamel becoming damaged or worn down. This can happen due to a number of reasons. For example if you regularly consume acidic food and drink, it is likely these have contributed to the erosion of your enamel. Another reason could be if you brush your teeth too hard or if you grind your teeth whilst you sleep.
What is preventive dentistry?
Our goal at Parbold Dental Practice is to provide to our patients quality dentistry within areas such as smile makeovers, as well as general and cosmetic dentistry. We believe in working together with our patients to ensure that their teeth, gums and overall oral health remains at its optimal level. Our experienced staff are also focused on providing a friendly and professional service to our new and existing patients, meaning that your experience with us is always pleasant and comfortable.
In order to ensure a patient’s teeth remain healthy we also provide various forms of preventive dentistry to help our patients maintain optimum oral health. Our treatments are able to prevent individuals from developing dental issues such as cavities and enamel loss.
If you are experiencing sensitive teeth Ormskirk, we advise you to book an appointment at our practice for a check-up, where one of our dentists will be able to provide you with advice in the form of an individual treatment plan to help treat your teeth.
What dental treatments are available for sensitive teeth?
Our dentist may apply fluoride to your teeth. Fluoride can help to strengthen the enamel on your teeth and also reduce pain. If you find the sensitivity in your teeth causing severe pain, another option our dentist may recommend is root canal treatment.
Root canal treatment is considered to be the most effective procedure for treating sensitive teeth which are infected. If the soft tissue at the centre of the tooth, also known as the dental pulp, becomes infected you can experience symptoms such as pain when biting or chewing, or discomfort when eating or drinking either hot or cold food. By carrying out this treatment we are not only preventing the infection from spreading, but also eliminating any sensitivity you may experience.
How to avoid having sensitive teeth
In order to prevent sensitive teeth in the future, it is recommended that you brush your teeth gently using a soft bristled brush along with a fluoride toothpaste. If you have experienced sensitive teeth due to grinding, you may want to consider having a mouth guard to sleep with, Also it is also advised when having drinks such as carbonated drinks to use a straw to prevent contact with your teeth as much as possible.