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Have you ever taken a sip of iced tea or bitten into an ice cream sandwich and experienced a stinging sensation? The same painful experience can happen if you slurp some hot soup. Teeth can also be become sensitive after they’ve been cleaned, filled or worked on at the dentist’s office. Thankfully, there are several solutions to sensitive teeth that you can do at home! Here are some ways to get rid of tooth sensitivity:
Use Desensitizing Toothpaste
Tooth sensitivity can be caused by enamel abrasion or gum-line recession, which cannot be treated with a dental filling. If you are experiencing discomfort, try using desensitizing toothpaste which can be purchased over the counter.
These kinds of toothpaste contain ingredients that diminish sensitivity and encourage the production of dentin within the mouth. Use desensitizing toothpaste before you go to sleep and you should lose some sensitivity.
Fluoride Rinse
Fluoride rinses are available without prescription at your local pharmacy and can help with sensitivity, especially if you have decay problems. Use it once a day to reduce the amount of tooth decay within your mouth.
If you or your child has particularly bad tooth decay or you are in the early stages of periodontitis you may require a stronger fluoride rinse or gel, which sometimes requires a prescription from your doctor.
Routine Care
Simply tending your typical home care habits can help combat tooth sensitivity. Make sure that you brush at least twice a day and keep up on your flossing, dentists recommend flossing your teeth once a day.
Use A Soft Tooth Brush
Many kids and adults alike will cause tooth sensitivity by brushing too hard or brushing with a hard bristled brush, which can damage tooth enamel.
When your gum-line recedes, exposed dentin becomes more vulnerable to abrasion. Purchase a brush with the softest bristles that you can find and apply less pressure when brushing your teeth, remember soft circles!
