What should I do if my teeth are uncomfortable and are afraid of both cold and heat?

I believe everyone knows that teeth are the most important organs for us to chew food. People can't live without teeth. However, dental protection is still neglected by many people. So when we eat very cold or hot food, our teeth will feel very uncomfortable. So what should you do if your teeth are uncomfortable and are afraid of both cold and heat? Let me introduce it to you today.

Tooth sensitivity is a message of distress sent by teeth to their owners, and a variety of tooth, pulp and periodontal diseases can manifest as the symptom of tooth sensitivity.

Gum recession, root exposure

There are countless small tubes on the root surface of the teeth that go directly to the dental pulp nerves. Once the gum barrier is lost, stimulation can directly stimulate the dental pulp nerves without hindrance, causing pain. The most common cause of gum recession and root exposure is incorrect brushing method, such as brushing too hard or using bristles that are too hard.

Countermeasures: It is recommended to choose a soft-bristled toothbrush and control the brushing force; if you cannot control the brushing force, it is recommended to use an electric toothbrush. In addition, regular oral examinations should be performed to treat periodontal disease as early as possible.

Tooth crown enamel wear

Wear of the enamel on the crown surface can expose the fragile dentin. Causes of enamel wear include mechanical friction or chemical corrosion: for example, clenching or grinding your teeth; brushing with too much force and for too long; frequent use of mouthwash containing acidic substances; excessive consumption of acidic substances, etc.

Countermeasures: It is recommended that everyone master the correct method of brushing teeth and try to brush vertically; people who are used to using mouthwash should change to neutral fluoride mouthwash, and rinse their mouths with clean water after consuming acidic substances in daily life; patients with severe nocturnal bruxism can wear bite pads to reduce enamel wear caused by teeth grinding or clenching.

Caries

Caries is a process that gradually destroys tooth enamel and dentin. The closer the damage is to the dental pulp nerves, the more obvious the sensitivity symptoms are.

Countermeasures: Maintain good oral hygiene, eat a healthy diet, and check your teeth regularly. If you notice decay, seek help from a dentist immediately.

Cracked teeth

Chewing ice cubes, hard candies, and opening wine bottle caps with your teeth can easily lead to tooth cracks. Although the integrity of the tooth is still acceptable, when chewing, friction causes the tissues on both sides of the crack to move relative to each other. The heat generated by the mechanical and frictional forces may irritate the dental pulp nerves and cause pain.

Countermeasures: In daily life, you should be careful when using your teeth, avoid chewing hard food frequently, avoid chewing on one side, pay attention to protecting your teeth when doing sports, and avoid various iatrogenic injuries.

Recent dental treatment

Teeth whitening, teeth cleaning, crown restorations, etc. may cause temporary sensitivity of the teeth, which usually resolves on its own.

Countermeasure: Use desensitizing toothpaste to promote relief. If you are particularly sensitive, please inform your dentist, who will use local desensitizing gel and other methods to reduce discomfort.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone must have a good understanding of what to do if your teeth are uncomfortable and are afraid of both cold and heat. In fact, people's teeth are very fragile, so in daily life, everyone must pay more attention to maintaining their teeth. Brushing your teeth once in the morning and evening is absolutely essential.