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April 17, 2023

Sensitive Teeth? Here’s What You Can Do to Find Relief

If you’ve ever experienced that sudden, sharp pain in your teeth when eating or drinking something hot, cold, sweet, or sour, or even just breathing in cold air, you know how uncomfortable and unpleasant it can be.

Tooth sensitivity, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, affects millions of people worldwide and can be caused by various factors, including tooth decay, gum disease, enamel erosion, and even brushing too hard.

In this blog, we’ll discuss what you can do to find relief and prevent tooth sensitivity.

Use a desensitizing toothpaste for tooth sensitivity

Desensitizing toothpaste contains compounds that help to block the pain signals from the sensitive nerves in your teeth, providing relief from sensitivity. These kinds of toothpaste can take several applications before you feel the effects, so be patient and stick with them.

Brush your teeth gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush

Brushing your teeth gently twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush can help relieve tooth sensitivity by minimizing the abrasive action on the enamel and gum tissue. When you brush too hard or with a hard-bristled toothbrush, it can cause the hard enamel on your teeth to wear down, exposing the sensitive dentin layer underneath. By brushing gently with a soft-bristled brush, you can effectively remove plaque and food particles without causing damage to your enamel or gum health.

Avoid whitening your teeth

If you’re experiencing sensitivity in your teeth, it’s important to avoid any teeth-whitening products. Teeth sensitivity can be caused by various factors, such as enamel erosion, receding gums, cavities or exposed tooth roots. When you use teeth whitening products, they contain chemicals that penetrate your tooth enamel and can irritate the nerve endings, causing discomfort and pain. It’s best to avoid using any teeth-whitening products until you’ve addressed the underlying cause of your sensitivity.

Avoid acidic foods and drinks

Highly acidic foods and drinks can erode the enamel on your teeth, which causes sensitive teeth. Limit your intake of acidic foods and drinks like citrus fruits, tomatoes, and carbonated beverages, and rinse your mouth with water after consuming them.

Protect tooth enamel with a fluoride rinse

Fluoride helps to strengthen your tooth enamel and can also reduce sensitivity. Use a fluoride rinse after brushing and flossing your teeth, and swish it around your mouth for 30 seconds before spitting it out.

Try drinking unsweetened green tea

Green tea contains natural compounds called catechins, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties make green tea an effective natural remedy for reducing tooth sensitivity. Studies have shown that the catechins in green tea can help reduce inflammation in the gums and protect against tooth decay. Additionally, green tea can help strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of erosion, which can cause sensitivity.

Wear a night guard

You may be experiencing tooth sensitivity if you grind your teeth at night. Tooth grinding wears away your enamel and eventually leads to exposed dentin, which can lead to sensitivity. A mouth guard can help to protect your teeth, reduce sensitivity and relieve pain.

Visit your dentist

If your tooth sensitivity persists or worsens, it’s important to visit your dentist to rule out any underlying dental problems like tooth decay or gum disease. Your dentist may recommend treatments like dental fillings, root canal therapy, gum treatment or other treatments to address the issue.

Start relieving your sensitive teeth today!

In conclusion, tooth sensitivity can be a frustrating and painful condition, but there are steps you can take to find relief and incorporate it into your daily oral health routine. By following these steps, you can manage your sensitivity and keep your teeth healthy and reduce tooth discomfort so you can eat hot or cold food with ease.

If you have tooth sensitivity and pain, make sure to get in contact with our dentists in East London today; we can treat sensitive teeth, so don’t wait around and let the affected teeth get worse! 

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Dr Rachael Walker

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BDS Manc 2012
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Rachael Qualified from the University of Manchester in 2012. She went on to complete 1- year training at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital to enhance her skills in oral medicine, oral surgery and special care dentistry.

Rachael has a particular interest in aesthetic and restorative dentistry and has completed various post-graduate courses in smile design, Invisalign, composite bonding and facial
aesthetics. She is focused on minimally invasive techniques and is completing her Postgraduate diploma qualification in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry at the Dominic Hassall Training Institute. This ensures patients benefit from the most up to date techniques in dentistry.

She is known for her calm and friendly chairside manner, encouraging patients to feel comfortable, which has earned her great feedback and recommendations. Outside of dentistry, Rachael enjoys going to the gym, shoe making and cooking for her family and friends.

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Dr. Nielsen graduated from the University of Copenhagen and completed her vocational training in Denmark. Soon after she moved to London to seek new challenges and broaden her understanding of dentistry internationally.

Dr. Nielsen enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and her main desire is to help patients achieve better oral health while performing minimally invasive treatments where applicable.

Dr. Nielsen has previously worked as a paediatric dentist and with patients with special needs. This has given her a better understanding of how to reduce dental anxiety and give the patient an overall better experience during dental procedures.

In her spare time Nina enjoys spending time with friends and family and is a keen handball player, hoping to promote this overlooked sport in the UK

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David Graduated with honours from Bart’s and the Royal London Dental School and completed his vocational training Under the London Charring cross scheme. David is a very happy and passionate Dentist and you only have to speak to his patients who will speak of his caring and gentle approach. As a true perfectionist David is dedicated to excellence at every level and will go that extra mile to achieve the best results for his patients.

To further develop his clinical skills he has completed his Diploma of membership of the faculty of dental surgery at the Royal College of surgeons and physicians in Glasgow, and completed his Diploma in Implant Dentistry at Warwick University and City of London Dental School. As a member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, European society Of Aesthetic Orthodontics, and Association of Dental Implantology he remains current with the latest developments and technologies. In his spare time David enjoys spending time with his friends and family and is very passionate about football and keeping fit.

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Dr Singh is a disciplined yet grounded clinician who aims to make treatment as comfortable as possible whilst acheiving your goals effectively. He has much experience in the general setting, particularly with nervous patients and inspiring children to build a foundation of good oral health for life.

His particular interests include smile design, facial aesthetics and minimally invasive dentistry where applicable. In his spare time Dr Singh enjoys reading, physical training and the outdoors. His friends ,family and patients all concur that he is a pleasure to deal with in matters clinical or otherwise.

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