About 42% of Ukrainians are familiar with the problem of increased tooth sensitivity (scientifically it is called hyperesthesia). And only every third of them turns to the dentist about this, while the rest consider the painful reaction of the dentition to external stimuli rather a temporary inconvenience, as the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka reports.. net Why do naturally strong teeth suddenly become so capricious and vulnerable? There are quite a few reasons, here are the most common ones:.

Teeth whitening (professional or home) - after them, almost 70% of patients experience discomfort when their teeth come into contact with hot-cold, sour-sweet.

enamel damage. This problem can appear when the rules of oral hygiene are not followed, the choice of “aggressive” (highly abrasive) toothpastes and hard brushes, and also after treatment by a dentist: restoration of teeth, fillings, prosthetics, removal of tartar.

Receding gums from the tooth (gingival recession). In most cases, this happens with periodontal disease..

However, regardless of the causes of sensitivity, it has the same essence: dentin (dental tissue) is exposed in the teeth, which should normally be protected by enamel.. And then external stimuli open the way to the dental nerve! Now previously favorite tea, ice cream, fresh grapefruit, apples and sweet eclairs will cause short-term sharp pain.

Sensitive teeth need special regular care, including a special toothpaste that contains potassium chloride.. The last active ingredient creates a " With regular use, the paste serves as a good prevention of hypersensitivity..

The toothbrush should be of moderate hardness and changed every three months, otherwise bacteria will “choose” it - the instigators of caries, gingivitis, stomatitis....

Of course, you need to brush your teeth twice a day, use dental floss or rinse after eating, and be sure to visit the dentist every six months..

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