{"id":6,"date":"2019-08-24T17:36:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-24T17:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2019-09-24T17:36:18","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T17:36:18","slug":"dentist-in-worcester-sensitive-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/24\/dentist-in-worcester-sensitive-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensitive Teeth are More Likely Than You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/24\/dentist-in-worcester-sensitive-teeth\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_123520766__1569346305_52120.jpg\" alt=\"Sensitive teeth\" class=\"wp-image-7\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_123520766__1569346305_52120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_123520766__1569346305_52120-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_123520766__1569346305_52120-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you feel a sharp\npain in your teeth whenever you brush them? Or do you find that particularly\nhot or cold foods are difficult to chew? These are signs of sensitive teeth,\nand unfortunately the condition is surprisingly common, often being the result\nof a worn down or damaged tooth. Don&rsquo;t think you can ignore this condition &ndash; if\nyou don&rsquo;t see the dentist in Worcester, the consequences could be a lot more\ndire than you think.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Sensitive Teeth?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some patients naturally have more sensitive teeth than\nothers due to having less enamel. However, just because you don&rsquo;t have\nsensitive teeth right now doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t develop them. Tooth enamel is\nthe strongest substance in the body, but it becomes worn down over time. This\ncan happen with age due to simple wear and tear, but it might also be a result\nof:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brushing your teeth too hard, especially with\nabrasive toothpaste or a hard-bristled toothbrush<\/li><li>Grinding or clenching your teeth at night (also\nknown as bruxism)<\/li><li>Eating or drinking too many acidic foods and\nbeverages.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, sensitive teeth are merely a symptom of a\nmuch more serious problem. For example, infected gums will recede and expose\nthe tooth root; this condition needs to be treated as soon as possible, or you\ncould be at risk for tooth loss. Decayed, broken or chipped teeth can also cause\nsensitivity. Finally, conditions like bulimia that involve frequent vomiting\nwill wear down the enamel quickly. <\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you leave a sensitive tooth alone, you could potentially\nbe ignoring a threat to your oral health &ndash; not to mention that you&rsquo;ll continue\nexperiencing pain and discomfort when brushing or eating. For this reason,\nyou&rsquo;ll want to make an appointment as soon as possible.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Sensitive Teeth Be Treated?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many possible treatments for sensitive teeth\ndepending on the underlying cause. This includes:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Desensitizing Toothpaste: <\/strong>This is a\nspecial kind of toothpaste that can block pain. There are many over-the-counter\nbrands available.<\/li><li><strong>Fluoride:<\/strong> This mineral helps strengthen\nthe enamel and protects it from decay. The dentist can apply it themselves, but\nthey can also give you a prescription.<\/li><li><strong>Bonding:<\/strong> Sometimes the composite resin\nused in dental bonding can be used to cover exposed tooth roots.<\/li><li><strong>Home Remedies:<\/strong> Swishing sesame oil in\nyour mouth, chewing guava leaves, applying clove gel, rinsing with salt water\nand eating garlic can all help reduce the tooth&rsquo;s sensitivity.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, you can keep your teeth healthy with good oral\nhabits: brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, flossing\ndaily, seeing the dentist regularly and so on. Still, if you do develop\nsensitive teeth, it&rsquo;s best to make sure they&rsquo;re taken care of right away!<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At University Dental Group, our diverse team of dental professionals offer a wide range of services that can help smiles from all walks of life. Whether it&rsquo;s periodontal therapy for gum disease, a filling for a cavity, or even just a fluoride treatment for sensitive teeth, you can be sure you&rsquo;ll receive high-quality care from a trained professional. To schedule an appointment, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">website<\/a> or call (508) 753-1911. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you feel a sharp pain in your teeth whenever you brush them? Or do you find that particularly hot or cold foods are difficult to chew? These are signs of sensitive teeth, and unfortunately the condition is surprisingly common, often being the result of a worn down or damaged tooth. Don\u2019t think you can ignore this condition \u2013 if you don\u2019t see the dentist in Worcester, the consequences could be a lot more dire than you think. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/24\/dentist-in-worcester-sensitive-teeth\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sensitive Teeth | Dentist in Worcester | University Dental Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you need to see your dentist in Worcester about sensitive teeth? 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