Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common complaints we see on a daily basis at the office. There can be many different causes for dental sensitivity including overzealous brushing, using a toothpaste that is too abrasive, unsupervised “whitening”, frequent consumption of acidic beverages (i.e. soda), deficiencies in the structure of the teeth, and so on.
Treatments for sensitive teeth can include using a desensitizing toothpaste, use of prescription strength fluoride toothpastes and rinses and application of any one of a number of desensitizing medicaments in the office.
While sensitivity is not usually a sign of a more serious dental problem, it can be! If you find yourself experiencing this annoying symptom, please bring it to our attention as soon as possible.
Also, we are currently participating in a federally funded National Practitioner Data Bank Research Network Study of sensitivity. If you are having problems with sensitive teeth you may qualify as a compensated subject in this observational study. You will be treated as anyone else with sensitive teeth and will not be subject to any experimental treatments!
You can contact me or the staff at my office, Dr. Laurence Stone in Doylestown, PA to discuss any concerns you may have regarding sensitivity and to schedule an appointment.
