Sensitivity is a very common problem that occurs in the form of sharp and sudden pain in the teeth to cold and hot, sweet and sour foods, brushing teeth and even touching.
REASONS OF SENSITIVITY IN TEETH. :
1-Fractures and cracks in tooth enamel
Sudden temperature changes
Enamel tissue may crack by being affected by sudden temperature changes. Eating ice cream after a hot coffee requires the enamel to expand and contract very quickly, causing tiny cracks to occur. Cracks cause teeth to become sensitive and may turn into fractures.
Teeth clenching-grinding
Teeth clenching is a parafunction that we see in almost all stressed individuals, especially those living in big cities. Everyone clenches their teeth with different forces and this may increase or decrease from time to time. The roots of the teeth are embedded in the jawbone and are in a fixed state. The area where the parts of the mouth (crown) meet the gums are exposed to serious force during this squeezing and grinding. Since the teeth cannot move from the fixed root part, they shake with tiny movements from the crown part, and this movement causes the enamel tissue in the area closest to the fixed root to break and break. When the enamel tissue on the surface breaks, both sensitivity occurs in that area and a discoloration-yellowing occurs. It is very easy to identify individuals who clench and grind their teeth by the loss of tooth tissue and color difference in this area. The only way to stop this problem is to use transparent plastic mouthguards (bite guards), which are custom-made and prevent teeth clenching.
2-Abrasions on the enamel surface
Hard brushing and rough-whitening pastes. Usage:
The ideal way to brush your teeth is to apply a medium-hard brush with a smooth paste without applying too much pressure. However, in people who believe that their teeth are not completely cleaned when brushed without pressing, with previously acquired habits, or who think that brushing their teeth with baking soda etc. from time to time is beneficial, it is inevitable that the gums will recede and wear on the tooth surfaces over time. This wear on tooth enamel over time It also becomes visible to the eye.
Right-handed people generally apply the brush very strongly and horizontally to their left upper jaw. Due to this hard brushing, there is a possibility of sensitivity in the left upper jaw teeth from time to time.
Some whitening pastes cause scratches on the enamel of the teeth because the granules in them are larger and larger than necessary. When used in the long term, these pastes really make the teeth spotless and whiter, but when the person stops using this paste due to scratches on the enamel surfaces, the teeth become stained much faster than before. They cause sensitivity and bleeding in teeth, especially to cold and gums.
3- Gum recession, which occurs as a result of gum disease. It causes it to recede along with the bone. Part of the root surfaces of the teeth remain exposed for this reason. Since these exposed root surfaces are not covered with enamel tissue, they are naturally sensitive surfaces. This sensitivity, which is a result of gum disease, tends to pass over time. Sensitivity is also greater during periods when the disease is active.
4- Excessive consumption of acidic foods
As we all know, drinks such as cola and soda contain plenty of acid. In addition, lemon, orange and grapefruit are extremely acidic foods. People who consume large amounts of lemon or frequently drink orange juice are the people who can most easily develop enamel erosions and sensitivities. We can also add plums, cherries, tomatoes and spinach to the foods that need attention. These foods melt the protective layer covering the surface of the tooth and make the tooth surface unprotected. If you brush this unprotected surface vigorously before half an hour, you will start the wear of your teeth and the rest will proceed faster. These slight abrasions in the enamel tissue of the tooth will cause sensitivity.
5-Sensitivity after treatments
Sensitivity after filling or prosthesis applications
They are sensitivities that occur after filling or prosthesis applications and are activated especially by cold. They should disappear within approximately three to four weeks. Density in the structure of the tooth It occurs when the fluid inside the tin tubes shifts due to the tools and materials used during these applications and sends pain stimuli to the nerve in the center of the tooth.
The sensitivity that occurs after dental scaling
For those who have a lot of tartar and have long cleaning sessions, sensitivity to sweet-sour and heat, especially cold, may occur after the cleaning session. Dental tartar accumulates in the area of the tooth closest to the gum and slowly grows by pushing the gum downward. When the tartar builds up and pushes the gum downward, the root surface of the tooth, which is not covered by enamel, is exposed, but they do not show sensitivity because they are covered by the tartar like a scab. After scaling, these residues are cleaned and the root surface begins to react naturally to all kinds of stimuli in the mouth. After 1-2 weeks, the sensitivity decreases and disappears. Not having your teeth cleaned due to the possibility of sensitivity can take a toll on the health of your gums. It causes your gums to recede irreversibly and as a result, your tendency to gum disease increases. Today, tooth loss due to gum disease is far ahead of tooth loss due to tooth decay.
TREATMENT
Pay attention to your oral hygiene. If sensitivity is very intense, use medium hardness brushes or "sensitive" toothbrushes specially prepared for these situations.
Avoid using rough pastes-cleaners
Do not use whitening pastes if they increase your sensitivity, for sensitive teeth. Use specially prepared pastes. These pastes are very effective in long-term use.
Avoid very hot and very cold foods and especially consuming them consecutively.
Consult your physician if you have a teeth grinding problem and take the necessary precautions
Minimize acidic foods and avoid brushing your teeth for at least half an hour after consuming them.
Use fluoride mouthwash.
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