The Main Causes of Sensitive Teeth
Broken Fillings, Cracks in your Teeth or a new Cavity
Enamel Erosion due to a highly acidic diet (fizzy drinks, wine, too much citrus fruit)
Inflamed Gums causing sensitivity under the gumline
Grinding & Clenching, often while we sleep, caused by stress
Caused by aggressive brushing
Overuse of Teeth Whitening gels, or after a professional cleaning
We recommend booking in for a dental examination and discussing the issue with your dentist.
They will give you a thorough examination of your teeth and gums and may take a low dose x-ray to aid the diagnosis.
At Dentistry on the Grove, we provide a wide range of general & cosmetic dental treatments across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the surrounding areas.
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Bournemouth, Dorset
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Yes, worn enamel can cause sensitive teeth, as the top layer of protective enamel is worn down exposing the more sensitive dentine. This can cause sharp sensitivity to hot and cold drinks
This is likely to be due to exposed dentine from thinned or worn enamel due to a cavity or receeding gums. Your dentist will be able to recommend a solution
Yes a mouthguard can help if the cause of your sensitive teeth is NOT due to cavities, gum disease, or enamel erosion due to a high acid diet (fizzy drinks, wine, fruit juices). You may be grinding or clenching your teeth at night, which causes teeth sensitivity and can be alleviated by wearing a mouthguard at night.
Try and stop the cause of the recession. Use a soft bristled toothbrush if the recessions is caused by aggressive brushing,. If you grind at night it may cause gum recession in which case, a mouthguard worn at night may help. We can make a bespoke mouthguard for you.
Yes, swelling is a sign that you have an infection. Book an appointment asap with your dentist, to diagnose the problem. You may need to be prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection, before treatment can be carried out
Our caring team will diagnose the cause of your teeth sensitivity - there are many possible causes but also many solutions available.
