If you wince in pain
when you enjoy an orange, grapefruit, kiwi or tomato you could be suffering
from tooth sensitivity. According to your dentist tooth sensitivity can be
caused by all kinds of things.
Acidic Foods
Citrus fruits and
other acidic foods could be causing tooth sensitivity to hot and cold. If you
love citrus, rinse your teeth after you enjoy. Your dentist explains that
acidic foods could be stripping away the enamel on your teeth making them extra
sensitive.
Tooth Whitening
Products
Everyone loves a
movie star smile, but if you have been over indulging in tooth whitening
strips, polishes, gels, pastes, or mouth rinses, the dentin on your teeth could
be exposed. Tooth whitening products contain chemicals and other additives that
could be making your teeth and gums sensitive. Try switching brands or see your
dentist about professional tooth whitening options. Also, make sure that you
buy products that are listing on the American Dental Association approved products list.
Cracked Teeth
You may have a
hairline crack or chip in your tooth, and even though it is nearly impossible
to see, it could be the reason that you have tooth sensitivity. Those tiny
cracks and chips are large enough to allow dangerous food particles and
bacteria into your tooth. If bacteria find its way into the pulp of your tooth,
you may need a root canal. If the tooth cannot be saved, your dentist may need an
extraction.
Old Fillings
If your fillings are
older than 10 years, they could be harboring new cavities. Unfortunately, your
old silver amalgam fillings could have a leak, a crack, or a chip. Although you
may not feel a thing, it is important that you schedule a checkup with your dentist who can make sure that your fillings are sound.
Tobacco Use
While smoking stains
your teeth, it also causes bad breath. Smoking and chewing tobacco makes you
more susceptible to gum disease and dental caries. Tobacco use can also lead to
oral cancer. Quit smoking and chewing and people around you will thank you for
it.
Medical Issues
If your dentist has
given you a clean bill of health as far as your teeth and gums are concerned,
you may be dealing with another medical issue or the medications that you are
taking. Sinus conditions, respiratory tract infections, kidney or liver
diseases, diabetes, gastric reflux, or dry mouth could be causing your chronic
halitosis.
If you are tired of
covering your mouth when you talk, call or click and schedule an appointmentwith your dentist who can help determine the cause of your chronic bad breath.
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