“What are natural ways to deal with tooth sensitivity?”
I am facing a lot of tooth sensitivity particularly in my molar teeth. I am unable to handle extreme temperatures. Would visiting a dentist be beneficial for this? Is there a natural way to treat tooth sensitivity?
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The best, most-natural way to dampen or eliminate temperature sensitivity is to use Clove Oil. Clove oil contains Eugenol, which is a sedative for the dental pulp or "nerve" in each one of your teeth. As long as you are safe to use clove oil (i.e. no allergy to it), you can dab a bit around sensitive teeth using your finger.
Typically, temperature sensitivity occurs because of gum recession leading to partial exposure of your tooth roots. Because these outer surfaces of the tooth root are not insulated with enamel (which is a great shield against temperature and acid-based sensitivities), they can become very sensitive to hot and cold.
Try clove oil as a natural solution for tooth sensitivity!
Typically, temperature sensitivity occurs because of gum recession leading to partial exposure of your tooth roots. Because these outer surfaces of the tooth root are not insulated with enamel (which is a great shield against temperature and acid-based sensitivities), they can become very sensitive to hot and cold.
Try clove oil as a natural solution for tooth sensitivity!
Tooth sensitivity can have many causes. When you talk about extreme temperatures, how extreme? Visiting your dentist would be a good idea. Dentists will gradually look over your x-rays. You will be checked for gum disease. Sometimes teeth can move slightly and when your teeth come together you may be biting on areas too hard. Adjusting areas that are hitting each other too hard can settle sensitive teeth. Visit your dentist so you can get some relief.
Most tooth sensitivity is a sign of an interference in your bite. Have a dentist check your occlusion and do an occlusal adjustment.
S. Clarke Woodruff
Dentist
It is ALWAYS good advice to seek counsel from a dentist you trust. Natural way to avoid this discomfort is avoid extremes of temperature. Some people have sensitive teeth, just like some people are very sensitive to sun exposure.
You need to see the dentist
Visiting a dentist would be very helpful to this to determine the cause of this sensitivity. Natural remedies are not incredibly effective for this type of sensitivity.
In many areas fluoride is actually removed from the ground water to allow for appropriate content. Fluoride is a naturally occuring element present in our lives that can decrease sensitivity. I would recommend a highly fluoridated mouthrinse such as Act.
In many areas fluoride is actually removed from the ground water to allow for appropriate content. Fluoride is a naturally occuring element present in our lives that can decrease sensitivity. I would recommend a highly fluoridated mouthrinse such as Act.
If you have a recession on your teeth, you need gum grafting. You might have tooth decay. Visiting a dentist is always advisable.
I would start with two things. Overzealous brushing with a stiff toothbrush would be a mindset that thinks harsher is better and more aggressive yields better results, which is not true. You want a soft bristle brush and you want to throw technique and use floss daily. Have your hygienist check your technique on how you use the floss so you know you are being effective. Secondly, I would avoid excess citrus which, like sugar, is in everything; think of how many oranges, lemons, and tomato paste all are harmful in excess when used as part of their diet. Excess is to be avoided at all cost.
You can try applying sensitive toothpaste on those teeth as a spot treatment. And leave it on the tooth every night. If that doesn’t help then your dentist can apply some things on it. And a night guard would help too.
Miriam Ting
Periodontist
A visit to the dentist would be beneficial to rule out any other more serious conditions like decay near the pulp. A natural way to treat tooth sensitivity is to put fluoride containing toothpaste on the tooth for 1 min and then brush it off everyday, but this will not work if there is decay.
Tooth sensitivity may be due to several reasons. It may be due to grinding and clenching or due to gum diseases. In either case, you should definitely consult your dentist. There is not much of natural remedy for sensitive teeth. Please consult your dentist.
The best way to handle sensitivity is to see the dentist and discuss possibly doing a fluoride treatment. An anti-sensitivity toothpaste would help also.
There could be a number of reasons for teeth to be sensitive. Your best bet is to see a dentist and rule out the obvious reasons, such as decay, cracked teeth, sinus involvement or really large nerves. Have you tried using a toothpaste for sensitive teeth? Brush with it twice a day and rinse, and then, at night, rub some toothpaste on the involved teeth and just leave it there - don't rinse, just go to bed. This will allow the toothpaste to soak in and work overnight. A dentist could apply a desensitizer that might help, depending on the reason for the sensitivity. Good luck.
Try Sensodyne toothpaste in sensitive areas. Go to a dentist if this does not work.
Definitely visit your dentist so he/she can diagnose the cause of sensitivity. Avoid acidic food and use toothpaste for sensitive teeth.
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A sensitive tooth will indicate that you may have something going on in the tooth. A visit to a dentist is recommended as it is important to take an X-ray of the tooth to determine if something other than just sensitivity is going on in the tooth.
If the tooth is extremely sensitive, then you definitely need to see a dentist. It could be decay or gum recession or something else.
