Do Your Teeth Frequently Hurt?

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If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you know that this can be a very painful problem. If your teeth are painful, you should see a dentist to determine why you are suffering. There are many reasons tooth sensitivity may occur. Weak enamel is sometimes caused by genetics.  This can be a factor in sensitivity. Gum recession causing the dentin of your tooth to show can be another reason for sentitive teeth. Age can also be a factor in tooth sensitivity along with cavities.

Toothpastes such as Sensodyne, and Pronamel Sensitive are two toothpastes that can help with sensitive teeth. These toothpastes block the little tubes that are in your teeth naturally. For these toothpastes to work they need to be the soul toothpaste used. Whitening toothpastes and hydrogen peroxide whitening can increase tooth sensitivity so please avoid these.

It is very important to find a soft or ultra soft toothbrush. Medium and hard bristle brushes are much more likely to wear down the gums exposing sensitive dentin of the roots. The tops (enamel) of our teeth is very hard.  Dentin is much softer in comparison. If you brush this dentin too hard, you can actually begin to wear away parts of your tooth creating sensitivity.

By brushing properly you reduce your risk of cavities, gum recession, and damaging exposed dentin. The bristles of your brush should be at a 45-degree angle to the teeth and gums. You should be brushing in small circles verses back and forth. Circular motions reduce the wear of your gums and dentin. Electric toothbrushes can do this motion for you if you decide this is more up your alley.

Avoid mouthwashes that have high alcohol content in them. Alcohol in mouthwash dries out your mouth and can damage soft tissues over time.  Flossing is very important to the health of your teeth and gums. When it comes to flossing, just do it.  It doesn't matter if you used waxed or unwaxed floss.

If you teeth hurt, please go see a dentist and determine what is causing it.  It is important to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Although a toothpaste change may help, you should still get checked out to make sure you don't have a larger problem beginning.