Nothing feels better than a cool drink or a perfect, sweet bowl of shaved ice on a hot day — that is, until you feel that jolt of tooth sensitivity shoot through your teeth.
Tooth sensitivity is the source of much stress and anxiety for some, which is why many falsehoods about the subject have cropped up over the years. Here are a few persistent tooth sensitivity myths — busted!
Myth #1: Only Cold Foods Cause Sensitivity
Not true. When exposed dentine comes into contact with anything cold, hot, sweet or sour, it can trigger the nerves and cause discomfort as well. That is why even breathing in cold air through your mouth may trigger the same sensation.