What can I do About Sensitive Teeth?

Sensitive teeth must be distinguished from irritation and pain caused by tooth defects or dental diseases, including dental caries, broken teeth, fractures, tooth atrophy, gum atrophy, periodontal disease, incompatible sets, tooth development grooves (such as gingival development) Groove), etc., may cause discomfort, if treated as sensitive teeth, not only has no effect, but also delays the timing of medical treatment.

Sensitive teeth

In general, the formation of sensitive teeth is related to the following factors, including improper brushing methods, that is, the bristles of the toothbrush are too hard or too strong, especially the horizontal back and forth brushing method is easy to cause the wear of the tooth neck, the color is relatively The yellow dentin tubules may be exposed.

Incorrect dietary habits, eating high acidic foods, using mouthwash, chewing ice cubes, opening the wine bottle caps with teeth, etc. can easily lead to tooth cracking ^[1]

In the treatment of sensitive teeth, it is necessary to determine whether the pain is a transient tingling pain, which is different from the hot and cold pain of pulpitis, the chewing pain of periodontal disease, and the stuffy pain of temporomandibular joint disorders. If it is transient tingling, it is necessary to make a differential diagnosis with other dental diseases. If you still feel tingling after excluding other causes, it is likely to be "sensitive teeth". The treatment can be divided into two parts: clinic treatment and home care. .

Treatment of sensitive teeth in the clinic can be applied on the tooth surface with water-resistant ointments such as fluoride, potassium nitrate, oxalate, calcium phosphate; or resin to fill the worn part of the tooth neck, but the disadvantage is that it is easier to fall off and may be often Follow-up visits; dental crowns or gum holders can also be made to avoid abrasion of the occlusal surface of the teeth; laser treatment, periodontal root covering surgery, occlusal adjustment, etc. are also effective.

Home care is the first priority to prevent the factors that can stimulate the dentinal tubules. For example, do not use cold water to brush your teeth in the morning, choose a soft toothbrush, and lighten your brushing power; if you are not sure, you may worry that the brush is not clean It may be better to switch to an electric toothbrush; studies have shown that brushing your teeth after 2-3 hours after eating acidic food is more prone to tooth sensitivity, so it is best to develop the habit of cleaning your teeth after eating.

In terms of diet, you should avoid foods with high acidity, such as citrus, carbonated soda, yogurt, red wine, and white wine, so as to avoid tooth erosion, and check for gastrointestinal reflux caused by acidic substances. At the same time, avoid chewing hard foods such as peanuts, sugar cane, guava, betel nut, bones, hard shells, etc., so as not to damage the enamel. And plenty of sleep and moderate exercise can relieve tension and help reduce molars.

1. Usually, you should choose toothpaste and health toothbrush with high-quality friction agent, brush your teeth with the correct method to avoid tooth wear.

2. If there are small plaques or small cracks in the teeth, apply toothpaste with repair function.

3. If tooth sensitivity occurs, desensitized toothpaste should be used to reduce pain. This is suitable for people with more allergic teeth, less sensitive areas, and milder allergic symptoms.

4. Patients with severe symptoms should see a dentist in time for examination and treatment, which usually includes laser desensitization or drug desensitization.

1. Tea Teeth Put the tea directly into the mouth and chew it gently. It can fully absorb the rich fluorine and tea polyphenols in the tea, which can relieve the soreness and discomfort of the teeth, and has the effects of disinfection and sterilization. Especially fluorine has an excellent effect on preventing dental caries.

2 Chewing walnut desensitization If tooth sensitivity has occurred, you can chew some walnut kernels before meals. The oily and acidic substances can penetrate into the dentin tubules, alleviate the sensitivity of the dentin, and play a certain desensitization effect.

3Using a dental floss stick with lemon juice ^[1] (or lychee water) carefully clean each interdental wall! Removing tartar will not breed bacteria and cause toothache!