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Teeth
can be sensitive for many reasons.
 Pressure
Sensitivity
to chewing pressure can be caused by:
 Sweets
Sensitivity
to sweet foods
is
usually caused by decay.
Hot
and/or Cold
 Sensitivity
to hot and/or cold foods usually indicates:
It
is not unusual for recent dental restorations to be sensitive
to hot and cold foods. This sensitivity should decrease with
time. If sensitivity from a recent dental restoration worsens
or persists, Contact Us.
Bleaching
Bleaching
can also temporarily cause mild sensitivity during treatment
that disappears within a few days.
 Toothache
Sensitivity
due to a dental problem will worsen with time and become a
toothache. A toothache is not like a headache. It won't
just go away, even if the pain temporarily subsides. The problem
that is causing the pain will just get worse, as will the
pain, and simple treatment may no longer be possible. (See
our pages on cavities, abscesses,
pulp therapy and extractions
to see how a cavity progresses from a minor to a major problem).
At the first sign of a toothache, Contact
Us for immediate treatment.
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