Recommendations That Help To Ease Tooth Sensitivity

People suffering from tooth sensitivity may benefit from using desensitizing toothpaste. The toothpaste contains ingredients that block the nerve sensation. But there are plenty of ways to prevent sensitivity.

Key takeaways:

• Brush your teeth gently using a soft-bristled toothbrush twice every day. You should use short strikes following the up and down movement.
• Rinse your mouth with fluoride mouthwashes after brushing to protect teeth from cavities and tooth decay.
• Stay away from highly acidic foods and drinks such as citrus fruits and citrus fruit-based juices that will cause enamel erosion leading to sensitive teeth and tooth decay.

If you have severely sensitive teeth, you might want to consider an in-office dental treatment. Gel fluoride treatments (available in higher concentrations than you’d find in over-the-counter products), crowns, inlays, or bonding can all help cover sensitive areas on your teeth, the ADA says.

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http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/dental-health/8-ways-relieve-tooth-sensitivity/#09

Posted by adwords on 15th December 2016, under Oral Hygiene and Prevention

Dr. Kishanie Wijesinghe Little BDS

Dr. Kishanie Little is passionate about delivering excellent dentistry and dental restorations that are life-like and indistinguishable from natural teeth. She believes that restorations (fillings/crowns/veneers) should look beautiful – and that they should last. Dr. Little keeps abreast of new developments in restorative dentistry through post-graduate training.

Dr. Little is also an experienced Facial Aesthetistician, including Botulinum toxins (such as Botox) and Dermafillers. She appreciates how simple and subtle changes to smooth and relax muscles can “freshen” a face, to look younger.

In her personal time, she loves to cook, read, run, practice yoga and pilates, play a bad game of tennis and am now learning to play golf. She loves Art and Theatre and support the Tate Modern. She also enjoys writing and has a book in the works.