Tag: Understanding the Causes Behind Sensitive Teeth

Have you found that eating cold foods or drinking hot beverages creates pain in your mouth? Do you have pain when you floss your teeth or brush them? If so, you may be suffering from sensitive teeth. There are many causes that can create sensitive teeth, such as a cavity or fractured teeth. Worn tooth enamel, an exposed tooth or cracked tooth can lead to sensitivity. Teeth have an enamel layer, a substance that is strong and durable, able to protect the crowns of your healthy teeth. Under the gum line, the tooth root is protected by a layer known as cementum. Underneath enamel and cementum is something called dentin. This is a portion of the tooth that has less…