Sensitive teeth is a problem that affects millions of people every year, but sensitive teeth can be caused by a number of odd factors.
Sensitive teeth can come from damage to roots or worn tooth enamel.
It can also come from a cavity, chipped tooth, or periodontal gum disease. Sensitive teeth can be helped by using a special toothpaste with a desensitizing agent; then there are lots of odd over the counter toothpaste that are made especially for sensitivities. If toothpaste does not help with the sensitivity problem, then you may need to have other treatments performed. I never used to have a concern with sensitive teeth, but lately I have been wincing every time I eat something cold. I started a couple of weeks ago. I consistently have ice cream with our boys after they have a soccer match or baseball game, then we go to the ice cream shop. I have been into our ice cream and a raging pain thought right into our head. I could not get the pain to disappear. The next afternoon I was drinking a milkshake and the same thing happened. I decided to talk to our family dentist about the sensitivity concerns. The dentist looked at all of our teeth and advocated a couple of odd treatments, however he did not know that the problem was totally extreme. He really advocated using the same toothpaste that I already had in our home. He said that the sensitivity might simply go away if I continue using the toothpaste; but if it got worse, I should also call and make another appointment.