Help Ease The Pain Of Sensitive Teeth

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you’re not alone. Some reports show that approximately half of all dental patients have over-sensitive teeth. If you’re struggling with sensitive teeth, consider the following products and procedures to help reduce your pain.

Products To Reduce Your Sensitivity

Sensitive teeth are caused when tooth enamel wears away, exposing nerves. There are a few over-the-counter options you can use to help reduce the pain from your sensitive teeth.

• Toothpastes – Sensodyne, Colgate, and other popular brands offer toothpastes that can be used if you find that regular toothpastes cause irritation.
• Gels – You can apply these to your teeth to strengthen your enamel and reduce your sensitivity.
• Toothbrushes –Brushing with a toothbrush that is too hard, or using too much force when you brush, can eat away at enamel. Be sure you are brushing at a 45-degree angle with a toothbrush that has soft bristles. If you use an electric toothbrush, opt for one with a “sensitive” setting. Remember, you can always visit your dentist to review brushing techniques.
• Floss – Flossing is an extremely important part of dental hygiene, but is often the first thing stopped once teeth and gums become sensitive. Certain flosses are designed to be less irritable on gums and teeth.
• Mouthwash – Many types of mouthwashes are formulated with desensitizing ingredients. Other mouthwashes can contain ingredients that help strengthen and protect your teeth.

What If An Over-The-Counter Product Isn’t Enough?

If an over-the-counter product doesn’t work, visit us in Thousand Oaks today. Our expert team of dentists can examine your teeth and take more advanced measures to help ease your pain. Not only does this include prescription-strength products, but surgical procedures as well. Surgical gum grafts, root canals, and crowns are all options that we’ll consider using to help eliminate your extreme sensitivity.