Needless to say, toothache is a living hell. It is clear that if the teeth are started so that the carious spots turn into gaping holes, worse, pulpitis develops and the so-called “expected” reaction comes in the form of piercing pain - is there nothing to say, is it to blame? and without the emergency help of a dentist can not do.
But when there seems to be healthy teeth, there is no caries , and literally everything - whether it’s eating hot or cold, or even just an elementary hygienic procedure, such as daily brushing, causes discomfort and pain, it already indicates that you most likely developed hyperesthesia or increased tooth sensitivity.
What causes hyperesthesia?
The causes of this phenomenon are many. We list a few:
- loss of the hard part of the tooth (enamel and dentin), most often near the neck of the tooth - the so-called wedge-shaped defect;
- functional enamel deficiency;
- periodontal disease;
- pathological abrasion of tooth enamel along the cutting edge of teeth and chewing tubercles;
- bruxism or uncontrolled increased closure of teeth during sleep (they also say "teeth grinding"), which also leads to pathological abrasion of enamel;
- some endocrine disorders;
- preparation of teeth under the crown or procedure for removing tartar ;
- malnutrition, and much more.
What to do if teeth react to everything, how to reduce tooth sensitivity?
Of course, if you regularly visit the dentist for preventive purposes, and on the next visit you complain about the increased sensitivity of the teeth - the treatment will be surely selected appropriate using special pastes and fluoride varnishes, as well as physiotherapy procedures will be prescribed.
If you are not a frequent visitor to the dentist (and this is already a big minus), then first use at least a few simple tips:
When brushing your teeth, use a soft-bristled brush to prevent pain in sensitive areas.
Buy toothpastes with the marking “for sensitive teeth” (in particular, Sensitive toothpaste has proven itself in this regard) and pay attention to the composition of the toothpaste - elements such as fluorine, phosphorus, and calcium must be present there.
Do not choose whitening pastes containing acids and abrasives during the period of exacerbation.
Also, do not abuse pastes, which include antiseptics such as triclosan and chlorhexidine - they are not designed for prolonged use and can be used for no more than 3 weeks in a row.
The procedure for brushing your teeth should be gentle - careful movements up and down parallel to the axis of the tooth (this is with closed teeth), and from the inside (from the tongue) make sweeping movements. On chewing surfaces, also clean without effort.
While you find out the reason why there is an increased sensitivity of the teeth, try to eat not too cold and not too hot dishes and drinks, minimize the sweet soda from the refrigerator, and it is better not to use them at all.
It is recommended to choose foods containing phosphorus and fluorine (nuts, fish, liver) more often, and be sure to include milk, cottage cheese, cheese in your diet, since it is they that best compensate for the calcium deficiency in the body.
If possible, limit or completely eliminate acidic products that destroy enamel, and drink citrus juices only through a straw.
It is worth noting that in some cases, the body begins to independently produce replacement dentin, and the pain can then go away by itself over time. But if a disease is discovered that is somehow connected with a more serious loss of hard tissues of the tooth, then there is nowhere to go - a visit to the dentist cannot be avoided.