Don’t Let Sensitive Teeth Leave You Out in the Cold

Brrr – it’s cold outside!!! In addition to freezing our fingers and toes, the frigid temps can bother people with sensitive teeth as well. Inhaling frosty air has the same painful effect as eating or drinking a cold food or beverage. 

Similarly, people who suffer from sensitivity to cold often have the same reaction to heat as well, which means that warming up with a steaming cup of tea or cocoa on a frigid night is out of the question! 

So what causes this sensitivity to severe temperatures? Lying beneath the protective layers of enamel and gum line in our mouth is a less-dense substance called “dentin” which is made of microscopic tubes that connect to nerve endings. When the dentin is uncovered, the nerve endings become exposed to hot and cold causing discomfort.

Gum recession or enamel erosion can be the result of numerous things, including:

• Tooth decay/Cavities
• Fractured or Broken Teeth and Fillings
• Gum Disease
• Worn Teeth Enamel
• Exposed Root

The good news is that there are ways to treat this uncomfortable condition. Possible solutions depend on what is specifically causing your sensitivity, but could include:

• Special Desensitizing Toothpaste 
• Surgical Gum Graft
• A Filling, Crown, Inlay or Bonding
• Fluoride Gel

If you are suffering from sensitivity to the cold, call us at (908) 998-4698 today to learn more about how to “warm up” your teeth and feel better!