Kids with tooth sensitivity can have diminished enthusiasm for food or even difficulty eating. It’s sad when they hesitate to eat or drink, especially at school or in public when experiencing pain might embarrass them. It’s not just food that can trigger tooth sensitivity: sudden changes in temperature can also cause pain. And many younger [...]
During winter and colder temperatures, children may be more prone to issues with and complain more about sensitive teeth. Children can have this problem much the same as an adult. While the bitter colds winds that come and go with Michigan winters can be enough to cause a “zing” to the teeth, often the effect [...]
If you experience some sensitivity or pain to hot or cold beverages or food, or if brushing and flossing is a painful experience, you may have sensitive teeth. There are a number of causes for teeth sensitivity. The simplest explanation is that it could be a sign of tooth decay or cavities. Fractured teeth, worn [...]
Have you ever had something hot or cold to drink and then you suddenly get a shooting or sharp pain? More often than not, this is a normal nerve reaction due to a slight exposure of the root surface of a tooth that leads to the complaint of sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity occurs when gums recede [...]