Tooth Sensitivity
Diagnosis and lasting treatment for teeth sensitive to hot, cold, or sweet foods.
Tooth sensitivity is a sharp, quick pain when your teeth meet something hot, cold, sweet, or acidic. It happens when the inner layer of the tooth, called dentin, becomes exposed. Dentin has tiny channels that lead toward the nerve, so temperature and sugar can trigger discomfort. Our goal is to find out why it's happening and fix the cause.
Dr. Mejia starts with an exam and intraoral camera images to pinpoint the source. Common causes include enamel wear, gum recession, a cracked tooth, a cavity, or an old filling that's breaking down. Once we know the cause, we recommend the simplest treatment that will work, from a desensitizing treatment to bonding or, in some cases, a crown.
Treating the cause gives you lasting relief instead of a temporary fix. You can enjoy ice cream, hot coffee, and cold water again without bracing for pain. Finding the cause early also protects the tooth from problems that could get worse over time, like a growing crack or cavity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tooth sensitivity.
Adults in New Boston, NH who feel sharp, brief pain with hot, cold, or sweet foods and drinks. If brushing or breathing in cold air makes a tooth twinge, that's worth checking too.
We diagnose sensitivity during a comprehensive exam with intraoral camera images, so you can see what we see. Treatment depends on the cause and can range from a quick desensitizing treatment to bonding or a crown.
Diagnosis takes a single exam visit. Treatment time depends on the cause, and many fixes are done in one appointment.
Sensitivity toothpaste can help mild cases, but it won't fix a crack, cavity, or failing filling. If your sensitivity is getting worse or is limited to one tooth, have it checked.
Most treatments have no recovery time. If you need bonding or a crown, mild sensitivity for a few days is normal as the tooth settles.
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Family and pediatric dentistry in New Boston, NH with Dr. Mejia, DMD and Dr. Raptis, DMD. We are accepting new patients.