Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you encountered a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch! At Decatur Smiles, we can treat tooth sensitivity quickly.
Tooth sensitivity can be an alert that something is out of order. It may be caused by a cavity, periodontal disease, gum recession, or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.
Several conditions can bring about gum recession including consuming acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too hard!
If your teeth are sensitive following professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at Decatur Smiles, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few days.
If you experience constant or intermittent pain in your teeth or gums, call 256-350-5820 right away to make an appointment. doctor Teichmiller takes tooth pain seriously.
There are several treatments for tooth sensitivity including desensitizing toothpaste, fluoride treatments, and gum grafting. Of course, if you need a restoration, that is the first order of business.
At Decatur Smiles in Decatur, we not only treat tooth sensitivity, we also perform entire smile redesigns for our patients in the Decatur area.
“A great smile changes everything”
Contact Decatur Smiles:
256-350-5820
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1316 Somerville Rd SE Ste 2
Decatur, Alabama
35601
