{"id":4043,"date":"2020-04-21T10:42:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T10:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-mysagedental.com\/?p=4043"},"modified":"2020-04-21T10:42:10","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T10:42:10","slug":"sensitive-teeth-symptoms-causes-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpleseogroup.co\/sage\/sensitive-teeth-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensitive Teeth &#8211; Symptoms, Causes and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dentin hypersensitivity \u2013 also known as tooth sensitivity \u2013 is a common clinical condition usually associated with exposed dental surfaces. A common cause of tooth sensitivity is tooth decay, which can occur due to poor oral hygiene. Regular brushing, flossing, and visits to your dentist can prevent tooth decay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sensitivity during flossing or brushing teeth<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort when teeth are exposed to hot or cold temperatures<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort when teeth are exposed to acidic food and beverages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excessive plaque<\/li>\n<li>Brush too hard<\/li>\n<li>Recent dental procedure<\/li>\n<li>Tooth decay<\/li>\n<li>Cracked tooth<\/li>\n<li>Acidic foods<\/li>\n<li>Whitening toothpaste<\/li>\n<li>Gum disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tooth sensitivity is extreme and persistent, but it is treatable. We do not recommend trying home remedies without consulting with your dentist first. Make sure you schedule a visit with your dentist for an evaluation. During your examination visit, the dental team will take a look at your teeth and find out what is the best way of treating it. Need to find a dentist near you? <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleseogroup.co\/sage\/book-an-appointment\/\">Click here to schedule an appointment.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentin hypersensitivity \u2013 also known as tooth sensitivity \u2013 is a common clinical condition usually associated with exposed dental surfaces. A common cause of tooth sensitivity is tooth decay, which can occur due to poor oral hygiene. 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