Almost half of the U.S. population experiences some form of tooth sensitivity. These reactions may occur when biting into something hot or cold, or even things that are sweet or sour. The pain may be mild or extreme, momentary or last for hours.
If you’re experiencing sensitive teeth, it may be indication of a deeper problem that could need treatment, and our Sidney, OH area patients should consider talking to Dr. Van Treese about it. Sensitivity can stem from various things like trauma to dental disease, and the first step in treatment is determining the cause.
In our next post, we’ll be looking at some of these causes in more depth.