Skip to content If a cold drink or a spoonful of hot soup sends a sharp zap through your tooth, you’re experiencing tooth sensitivity. It’s a very common issue, but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. At Alba Dental Centre, we help our patients in London, ON, identify why their teeth are reacting to temperature and implement the ideal solution to restore comfort.
Sensitivity usually happens when the protective outer layer of your tooth (the enamel) thins out. Gum recession is another common cause. Both issues expose the dentin, which contains tiny microscopic tunnels leading straight to the tooth’s nerve. When hot, cold, or sweet things hit these tunnels, they trigger the nerve, causing that familiar flash of pain.
Sensitivity does not need to be a permanent problem. At Alba Dental Centre, we offer several ways to calm sensitive nerves and protect your teeth:
During your visit, our team will also chat with you about small changes you can make at home to keep sensitivity at bay:
You don’t have to avoid the foods you love because of sensitivity. If you’re struggling with sensitive teeth, come see us at Alba Dental Centre. We’ll find the cause of the sensitivity and get you a solution that works.
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