2023-10-08 04:00:00
How many times have you complained about tooth sensitivity when eating ice cream or a cold drink? Complaints about this problem are common and cause discomfort for countless people. According to dental surgeon Kenia Oliveira, this sensation in the teeth can be caused by more than one factor. “You always need to consult a dentist to find out the exact cause”, adds dentist Rafaela Campos. Experts explain that one of the causes of sensitivity is food. Acidic foods, such as soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, citrus fruits, such as lemon, orange and tangerine, dissolve the tooth’s protective layer, the enamel, leaving the next layer, the dentin, exposed. Dentine is the layer anterior to the pulp of the tooth. The same occurs among people with stomach problems, such as gastric reflux, as stomach acid also lowers the pH of the mouth and leads to tooth corrosion. Another habit that can be harmful to the health of your teeth is the force used when brushing — creating “messy” brushes. ” — or the use of brushes with very hard bristles, wearing away the protection of the teeth. Furthermore, Rafaela warns against the habit of picking your teeth, which can retract the gums and expose the root, causing sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity can have other causes. Kenia points out the poor position of the teeth, clenching of the teeth, diseases such as periodontitis, which cause severe gum problems, leading to bone loss and, consequently, gum retraction, and the use of toothpastes with abrasives, such as the controversial charcoal. activatedWhen experiencing discomfort, dentists recommend seeking professional help, so that the cause of tooth sensitivity can be investigated to provide the best guidance. On standby, Kenia advises patients to avoid consuming very cold or very hot foods, to avoid discomfort, and to use toothpastes for sensitivity, until a consultation with a dental surgeon can be carried out. Depending on the assessment of the dental surgeon, procedures can be carried out to help or remedy tooth sensitivity, such as restoring the worn area with resin, or applying fluoride or laser. Some habits can help deal with sensitivity. Dentists advise changing your toothbrush to one with extra-soft bristles, or electric brushes that indicate when too much force is being used when brushing; seek help from a doctor or nutritionist to be able to prescribe a more appropriate and less acidic diet; maintain the frequency of visits to the dentist every six months; and wait 30 minutes after a meal to brush your teeth, as immediate cleaning leads to tooth erosion, causing sensitivity
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