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Treating sensitive teeth in Ormskirk
We don’t need to explain to you what it feels like to have sensitive teeth because if you are here looking for a solution then you already know all about that shooting pain that makes you wince when you drink or eat something too hot or too cold. This is no way to go about your life and tooth sensitivity is not something you have to endure. We at Parbold Dental can help you discover the source of your sensitivity and treat sensitive teeth in Ormskirk so that you can go back to enjoying life and not worrying about what you eat in fear of pain, because our dentists are all about taking away your pain, not handing it out.
Why do my teeth hurt?
There could be a number of reasons that cause sensitive teeth in Ormskirk; the chief one being the erosion of tooth enamel for one reason or another. Let’s first take a look at the structure of your teeth in order to properly understand why they may be hurting. There are 2 sections of the tooth that can be assessed individually: the crown and the root. The crown is the bit you see sticking out your gums and the root is the bit that is secured into the jaw bone. These two sections that make up the whole tooth is made up of three layers:
The Pulp – This is the very centre of the tooth, and it’s full of blood vessels and nerves and if you have an infection deep in the tooth, this is the part that can become decayed and may cause sensitivity in some cases.
Dentin – This is the hard tissue that encases the pulp and being so close to the nerves can be very sensitive to temperature.
Enamel – This is the hard outer covering of the tooth (the bit that you can see when you smile) that encases the dentin and protects the whole system from anything you put in your mouth. The enamel has no nerves or ‘live tissue’ that can feel anything, which is why it makes the perfect protective layer to surround the others. However, while enamel is a strong substance it may be subject to erosion and when this happens it can expose the sensitive dentin which causes you to feel that shooting pain you are always trying to avoid.
Causes of enamel erosion can be varied; frequent consumption of acidic foods or drinks like coffee or cola, and things very high in sugar can eat away at the protective enamel. Stomach acid can also break down this layer which is why many people with certain eating disorders suffer from tooth sensitivity. However, other bad habits like tooth grinding can eventually destroy tooth enamel and even if you are brushing your teeth too hard you may break down the enamel closer to the gums as this is where it is thinnest.
Due to the many reasons that you may be suffering from sensitive teeth in Ormskirk, we advise that you come to see us so we can get to the root of the problem and come up with a treatment plan accordingly.