Dental Education
Sensitive teeth
If enamel has been worn off or damaged, then it will lose its protective function and the dentine will be exposed. The dentine has many fine dentinal tubules connecting to the pulp. The patient will suffer sharp pain when stimulated.
To protect from damaging enamel, you should not brush with a toothbrush with bristles that are too hard, or brushing with excessive force can abrade the enamel of teeth. Also, you should avoid frequently eating or drinking highly acidic food or beverages and frequent grinding of teeth.
Treatments for sensitive teeth:
- Apply topical fluoride on the tooth surface or perform a filling according to the condition in order to obstruct the exposed dentine tubuels
- Use desensitizing toothpaste
- Use a “mouth guard” made by the dentist to avoid further attrition of teeth
