{"id":18190,"date":"2022-11-07T08:44:38","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T08:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?p=18190"},"modified":"2022-11-07T08:44:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T08:44:41","slug":"tooth-sensitivity-causes-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-sensitivity-causes-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth sensitivity: causes and treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>November 7, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7294 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cellulite-infectieuse-2-300x225-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"tooth sensitivity\" class=\"wp-image-14143\"\/><figcaption>dental sensitivity is common in many French people<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong> Tooth sensitivity<\/strong> is a problem that many people experience. It can be a little unpleasant, but sometimes disabling, because it can prevent you from eating properly. <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/\">Nutrident<\/a> explains you <strong>the causes of this sensitivity and indicates you the solutions<\/strong> to look after it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-sensitivity-causes-and-treatments\/#What_is_tooth_sensitivity\" title=\"What is tooth sensitivity?\">What is tooth sensitivity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-sensitivity-causes-and-treatments\/#What_causes_dental_hypersensitivity\" title=\"What causes dental hypersensitivity?\">What causes dental hypersensitivity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-sensitivity-causes-and-treatments\/#How_can_I_get_rid_of_tooth_sensitivity\" title=\"How can I get rid of tooth sensitivity?\">How can I get rid of tooth sensitivity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-sensitivity-causes-and-treatments\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_tooth_sensitivity\"><\/span>What is tooth sensitivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth sensitivity can affect all teeth and is most often painful when your incisors are more exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The stimuli that trigger dental sensitivity<\/strong> are very easily recognizable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Thermal: because of hot or cold food, but also cold air in winter when you open your mouth;<\/li><li>chemical: when your teeth come into contact with aggressive foods, such as sugar or acid;<\/li><li>mechanical: in the event of a shock, even a very slight one, with a hard food, your cutlery or your toothbrush.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dental_hypersensitivity\"><\/span>What causes dental hypersensitivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The teeth are protected by a layer of <strong>enamel<\/strong>. When it fails, your tooth <strong>becomes raw<\/strong>, which is why it hurts. This erosion comes from different causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Mechanical wear of the enamel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mechanical wear of the enamel comes from a defect of your behavior. Perhaps you are using a toothbrush whose bristles are too hard? These brushes are not recommended by all dentists and yet they are still on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though they give the impression that they clean teeth better, this is not the case. They wear down <strong>the enamel <\/strong>and damage the <strong>gums<\/strong>. You must banish hard brushes for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be pushing too hard when brushing.  <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=17881\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/brosse-a-dents-electrique-avis\/\">Electric toothbrushes<\/a> often have pressure sensors that teach you how to brush without straining. Again, just because you press harder doesn't mean you clean your teeth better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You brush your <strong>teeth too often<\/strong>, to the point that it has become a habit and you are wearing out your teeth prematurely. You may also be brushing some teeth too much in relation to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then there are all the little quirks whose consequences are not measured over time: holding a cherry pit (or any other small hard object) for hours and rolling it between your teeth, chewing your pen, using your teeth as tools, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"periodontal disease\" class=\"wp-image-7569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187-1080x679.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187-1280x805.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187-980x616.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187-480x302.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1205361187.jpg 1291w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Damaged gums cause sensitivity in the gums<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Bruxism is also catastrophic<\/strong>, because you rub your teeth together. Enamel wears, cracks and some chips may even &#8220;pop&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Wear related to the position of the teeth and the state of the gums<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your teeth are out of place and you have bite problems, you will wear away the enamel in some places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if your <strong>gums <\/strong>tend to recede, they uncover a more fragile part, because they have always been protected. This is the case if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/omega-3-maladies-parodontales\/\">periodontal disease<\/a>, loose teeth, or if you brush your teeth incorrectly (see above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Treatments that trigger tooth sensitivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, <strong>braces<\/strong> have come a long way, but they can damage your teeth.  <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=18083\">Tooth whitening<\/a> can also trigger tooth sensitivity. In both cases, it is usually temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some medications<\/strong> can have side effects on the condition of your teeth, as can pregnancy, which affects the entire body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Simply heredity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You inherit your parents' teeth. Weak enamel is a characteristic that is passed on from generation to generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_rid_of_tooth_sensitivity\"><\/span>How can I get rid of tooth sensitivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Adapt your behavior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Logically, if your sensitivity comes from a behavioral problem, it is up to you to change it. Learn how to brush your teeth better, with a soft-bristled brush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The electric toothbrush is a <strong>great tool<\/strong>, because it is more effective against plaque and helps you improve your technique, without pressing too hard and brushing each part of your teeth equally, thanks to a timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you drink acidic sodas, wait at least half an hour before brushing your teeth because they soften the enamel. Ideally, these drinks should be eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Gencives et dents sensibles : Quelles solutions ?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qu559z1FhHU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>The dentist's intervention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your dentist about your dental sensitivity and he or she will advise you on the best treatment. If it's a periodontal disease, bruxism or bite problem, only he can fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have problems with gum retraction, he may suggest a gum graft. The dentist removes a bit of flesh from one place to re-implant it in another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The application of a fluoride varnish and the use of a specific toothpaste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To strengthen your <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=17847\">enamel<\/a>, your dentist can apply a fluoride varnish. He first applies a product that facilitates its penetration, applies the varnish, then hardens it using an ultraviolet lamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific toothpastes for sensitive teeth have <strong>a real and effective action<\/strong>. Ask your dentist which brand he or she recommends. You use it like a normal toothpaste, every time you brush, and within a few weeks you feel a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of toothpaste contains certain enamel strengthening ingredients. Among them, strontium chloride, fluorinol, permethol, nitrate, sodium fluoride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your sensitivity comes from a <strong>hereditary weakness in your enamel,<\/strong> then you should always use this type of toothpaste. If it's only temporary, you can switch back to your regular toothpaste once your enamel has been repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Veneer placement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the loss of enamel is significant, the sensitivity is exacerbated and can become unbearable. Your dentist can apply <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/dental-veneers\/\">composite veneers that will protect your teeth<\/a> with a perfectly natural effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the enamel is only worn away at a specific point, often at the gum line, he can apply a <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/dental-fillings\/\">filling that will serve as a bandage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Natural remedies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=14491\">Natural remedies<\/a> can help you reduce your tooth sensitivity. There are three fairly effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>fresh ginger that you can chew or use as a mouthwash after making an infusion;<\/li><li>clove to chew or by putting a drop of essential oil on the painful part;<\/li><li>Cayenne pepper diluted in water as a mouthwash.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to get rid of dental hypersensitivity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways. Among them, some toothpastes are suitable for people with dental hypersensitivity. These products observe more calcium, fluorine and potassium. Their composition allows to reduce the sensations of dental sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What causes dental hypersensitivity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumption of hot and cold foods, overly aggressive brushing, among other things, are the cause of tooth sensitivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to recognize dental sensitivity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sensation of dental sensitivity is noted in very specific situations: the pain or discomfort is manifested, among other things, when rinsing the teeth, when eating a very cold or very hot food<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2022-11-07T08:44:38+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">November 7, 2022<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>November 7, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div><!--copyscapeskip--><div class=\"medical_references\"><div class=\"medical_references__heading\"><span>Medical Sources<\/span><\/div><div class=\"medical_references__list\"><p>UFSBD: Dental hypersensitivity tip sheet &lt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufsbd.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Fiche-conseil-HYPERSENSIBILITE-DENTAIRE.pdf\">http:\/\/www.ufsbd.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Fiche-conseil-HYPERSENSIBILITE-DENTAIRE.pdf<\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!--\/copyscapeskip-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;November 7, 2022 Tooth sensitivity is a problem that many people experience. It can be a little unpleasant, but sometimes disabling, because it can prevent you from eating properly. Nutrident explains you the causes of this sensitivity and indicates you the solutions to look after it. What is tooth sensitivity? 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