Living with sensitive teeth can mean anything from mild twinges whilst eating cold food, to dealing with severe discomfort that can last for several hours. Sensitivity can develop at any time for any person – although it does tend to be more common in people aged between 20 and 40.
What causes sensitive teeth?
Your teeth have a layer of enamel protecting a softer dentine underneath, but if the enamel layer is thin, or the dentine is exposed, a tooth can become sensitive. There are a number of different things that can cause this, including:
Is there anything I can do to prevent sensitive teeth?
Whilst we always recommend speaking to a dentist about any oral health issues you might have, there are some things that may be able to help soothe the pain of sensitive teeth, including:
Legal advice if your dentist has let you down
Unfortunately, in some cases, issues surrounding sensitive teeth can stem from a problematic visit to your dentist that resulted in ongoing issues. Whilst the majority of dentists carry out an excellent job, avoidable accidents can happen if your dentist fails to take the proper care expected when diagnosing and treating you.
If you believe that your dentist may have contributed to your sensitive teeth, or any oral health issues after having visited them, you may be entitled to compensation. At Dental Law Partnership, our team of expert Dental Negligence solicitors are on hand to help you at every step of the way; call us today on 0808 278 8202.