We
all know that summer is the time to enjoy ice cream & iced drinks but if you suffer with sensitive teeth this is a nightmare.
This issue is more
common in people aged from 20 – 40 and it also affects people in their early
teens and also when they are over 70, and what a surprise - women are more likely
to be affected than men!
- If you brush too hard or brush from side to side this can cause
your enamel to be worn away especially where your teeth meet your gums.
The freshly exposed dentine may then become sensitive.
- Loss of tooth enamel caused by attacks of acid from acidic food or
drinks. If your tooth enamel is worn away the dentine underneath is
exposed which may lead to sensitivity.
- Your gums may naturally shrink back (recede), and the roots will
become exposed and can then be more sensitive. Your root surfaces do
not have an enamel layer to protect them.
- Your gums can recede down your tooth due to a build-up of plaque or tartar this can even destroy the bony support of your tooth. Pockets
can form in the gums around your tooth, making the area difficult to
keep clean and the problem worsens.
- Grinding and clenching your teeth together can cause your tooth enamel to be worn away, making your teeth sensitive.
- A cracked tooth or broken filling - A crack can run from the biting
surface of your tooth down towards the root. Extreme temperatures,
especially cold, may cause you discomfort.
A lot of reasons why you could have sensitive teeth, let us help you to overcome this issue and you could spend summer 2013
eating ice cream.
