Sensitivity
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What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
Tooth sensitivity is something that affects a number of people. It is often caused by eating or drinking something hot, cold, sweet or acidic.
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What is Tooth Sensitvity?
Tooth sensitivity is a common name for dentin hypersensitivity or root sensitivity. If hot, cold, sweet or very acidic foods and drinks.
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Treatment Options for Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is due to the exposure of dentin, the part of the tooth which covers the nerve, either through loss of the enamel layer or recession of the gums.
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Does Aspirin Cause Tooth Erosion?
Should you chew aspirin or swallow it whole? Research indicates that one method is better for the health of your teeth.
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Enamel Erosion — How It Affects Your Teeth
If you’ve noticed an increase in sensitivity or a discoloration of your teeth, you may be suffering from tooth enamel erosion. Find out if you’re at risk and how to prevent damage through simple diet changes.
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Enamel Erosion and Sensitive Teeth – What Do You Do?
Learn what causes enamel erosion and how to relieve the tooth sensitivity that often comes with it.
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What Is Tooth Sensitivity?
Tooth sensitivity occurs when dentin becomes exposed. This may occur through loss of tooth enamel (dentin is the layer of the tooth underneath the enamel).
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Why Does Tooth Sensitivity Occur?
More than 40% of adults experience tooth sensitivity, also referred to as dentin hypersensitivity. It occurs more frequently in women than in men.
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Preventing the Re-occurrence of Pain from Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity can be one of the most painful dental issues that people experience during their lifetime. If you have tooth sensitivity, you can prevent the pain from re-occurring.
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What To Do If You Have Sensitive Teeth
As we know, tooth sensitivity affects many people across the United States in different age groups. Tooth sensitivity is caused by gum recession and loss of the exposed cementum (mineralized dental tissue that covers the roots on the teeth).
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