Question: Why are my teeth sensitive to cold?
“Why are my teeth so sensitive to cold? Can a dental hygienist fix it? There's lots of different reasons why you could be sensitive to cold. Obviously, one of them could be cavities, which may need to be addressed by a dentist, but definitely there's lots of things that we can do as a dental hygienist.
A lot of times your sensitivity comes from root exposure, so from the gum receding a bit, and when the root is shown, it allows the sensitivity to go through the tooth and gives you that jolt. We can use sensitivity toothpaste, like Sensodyne or PreviDent 5000, and as well we can use some topical applications at the office like Duraflor and Crystal, which can help to block those tubes as well.
The important thing is when you're brushing with a sensitivity toothpaste, you want to make sure that you're brushing good and then spitting and leaving the toothpaste in your mouth, and you don't want to rinse for half an hour after to get the full effect. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at www.brightwhitedh.ca or my phone at (506) 871-5868.”
