“What are the orthodontic options for sensitive teeth?”

Using a toothpaste that is formulated for sensitive teeth is your best bet. This won't eliminate soreness caused by tooth movement but should minimize temperature sensitivity.

Gluma

The best option is Invisalign coupled with a desensitizing tooth paste. With Invisalign, I can better control the increments and application of pressure to the teeth.

If you need braces, then it doesn't really affect sensitive teeth. But you should consider Invisalign, they are much better than silver braces when it comes to keeping things healthy.

Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin

If you have sensitive teeth, a toothpaste like Sensodyne, is helpful to reduce sensitivity. The cause of the sensitivity is important to determine and the dentist should help you determine that. Once the cause has been determined, treatment options to take care of the sensitivity can be determined, discussed, and selected. As for orthodontics, if the teeth are crooked and the bite is bad, orthodontic treatment is recommended. However, the cause for the sensitive teeth should be taken care of first. Discomfort from orthodontic treatment is normal, due to pressure from the teeth moving, which can be reduced with light continuous nickel-titanium archwires, advil and/or tylenol, and/or vibration therapy like acceledent or propel v-pro.

Daniel A. Flores, DDS, MS

Options for sensitive teeth are no different regardless of treatment procedures. For the most part sensitive teeth can be desensitized by your dentist who can determine the cause. New crowns or fillings may cause temporary sensitivity,a split or cracked tooth will always be sensitive until it is removed. Some sensitive teeth need endodontic treatment which removes the life support system of the tooth while others may be sensitive
because of gum recession and root exposure which is cured by fluoride varnish or rubbing in Sensodyne toothpaste into the exposed root area. Orthodontic treatment might make your teeth tender to chewing after an
adjustment but I would not call that sensitivity.

Dr. Harrison