Do you suffer from sensitive teeth Wimbledon? Are you in pain when you drink cold beverages or eat cold foods such as ice creams? If yes, then come to Wimbledon Dental Care, a leading dental practice in Wimbledon that can deal with your needs and requirements.
What is teeth sensitivity?
There are a number of people that suffer with sensitive teeth Wimbledon. It is a very common dental concern and is something that can happen to anyone regardless of age and how well you take care of your teeth. So what exactly is teeth sensitivity? It is basically where you feel a shooting pain type of sensation when you eat or drink something either hot or cold. Having sensitive teeth Wimbledon can be a nuisance and a burden, as it is a very uncomfortable sensation which can be triggered by anything.
What is the cause of teeth sensitivity?
Sensitive teeth can be caused by a number of factors and issues and one of the main reasons is erosion. When the enamel, which is the white hard outer coating of the tooth, gets eroded it weakens the tooth and causes it to become painful and this leads it to become sensitive to certain textures and feelings and also extreme temperatures.
What causes dental erosion?
It makes sense that if you find out erosion is the cause of teeth sensitivity that you wish to know how to avoid dental erosion. One of the major causes of dental erosion is our diet. Having an unhealthy diet or a diet with high quantities of sugary foods and drink, and food with high levels of acidity is what causes the enamel to slowly weaken and erode. It is therefore essential that you have a balanced, healthy diet where you limit the consumption of foods that can cause enamel erosion. Other causes of enamel erosion include tooth brushing habits – brushing too hard causes damage to the enamel. Tooth grinding is also another major cause of tooth erosion. A lot of people grind their teeth without even knowing they do. Some people grind their teeth at night in their sleep and only find out they do this if someone notices and tells them. The continual grinding over time causes the enamel to get damaged and erode away and weaken.
As soon as you realise that you have teeth sensitivity or you feel that your tooth enamel is starting to get eroded, ensure that you contact our practice and make an appointment with one of our experienced and highly trained dentists who will be able to examine the problem and provide you with friendly, useful advice on how to treat sensitivity and erosion.
One thing that you can do is purchase yourself some fluoride free toothpaste that is designed for sensitive teeth and also get some mouthwash at the same time. Start taking care of your teeth and ensure to brush softly and in circular motions rather than vigorously in sporadic up and down or side to side movements.