“I have tooth sensitivity but no cavities. What could be the reason?”
I am experiencing a lot of tooth sensitivity. But my dentist has confirmed there are no cavities. What could be the reason for this sensitivity?
14 Answers
It could be root recession or exposed roots near your gum line. This could come from grinding or clenching your teeth. It could also come from using a hard bristled toothbrush which, over time, can wear down the teeth and expose areas of the teeth, thus causing sensitivity.
Tooth sensitivity has been increasing. Are you flossing and brushing your teeth daily? Are you making sure you are brushing the gum line- tooth area? Are you flossing this area first? The popularity of hot spicy food can be irritating. Eating hard very salty foods-crunchy snacks, scrapes your gum and mouth membranes. Is your tongue irritated? One cause of tooth sensitivity is gum disease. Gum disease can be difficult to diagnose. Floss your teeth, brush your teeth starting at the gum line and brushing back and forth gently. Using a water irrigator, and adding a little salt water to it. Do you have a bad taste in your mouth? Do your gums bleed? Right now be gentle with the foods you eat, drink. I would like to know what is happening. No harsh mouthwashes.
It could be many reasons. Some of those reasons are: clenching and/or grinding your teeth could cause cracks to the teeth and they become very sensitive; recession of the gums could cause root exposure, which is very sensitive to everything.
Cavity is one of the causes of sensitivity, but not the only one. Anything that causes dentin to become more exposed, such as decay, enamel that has been chipped, cracked or broken can cause sensitivity. The various causes of sensitivity have correspondingly differing solutions. In certain situations, like decay, urgent care is required, and in some circumstances, such as sensitivity to the cold after a dental procedure, we need to wait and watch. This is a very common issue, but the solution depends mostly on the cause of the problem. Therefore, before we know how to deal with the problem, first we need to know what’s causing painful sensations related to cold, heat, or sweet foods and drinks.
It's probably in your bite (occlusion). Find a dentist who can adjust your bite with what is termed an occlusal adjustment.
Could be citrus or something else like stomach acid weakening your enamel.
Abrasion around the necks of your teeth from brushing very hard
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You could be experiencing tooth sensitivity from some gum recession or you may be clenching or grinding your teeth at night which would make them hypersensitive to hot and cold, especially cold. You should have your dentist evaluate your gums or see if you need a nightguard appliance to protect your teeth from grinding. At the moment, you can use Sensodyne toothpaste and ACT fluoride rinse to help decrease the sensitivity.
This is often due to exposure of the root surface caused from normal wear and tear on the teeth. The root surface is not coated with enamel and is not prone to sensitivity. Sensodyne toothpaste and Act mouth rinse often help minimize this sensitivity.
Gum recession also causes tooth sensitivity.
Tooth sensitivity can be caused by weak enamel. Your dentist will suggest an anti-sensitivity toothpaste or in some cases may suggest a fluoride treatment.
Sensitivity can have a variety of causes not the least of which is over aggressive brushing with too stiff of a toothbrush over period of years. This can cause generalized recession of the gum tissue exposing very sensitive root covering call cementum which is very painful to heat and cold and the abrasion. It is also important to consider diet with excess citrus and the acids from which erode enamel overtime therefore causing marginal sensitivity to eat in cold mostly. Evaluate your diet and your methods of brushing avoid too much acid such as lemons catcher pizza toppings when used to access
Toothbrush/brushing technique, gum disease with bone loss and gum recession. Ask if you have root sensitivity. If so, can use Act fluoride rinse and/or have bonded fillings to cover sensitive roots.
