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acute cold sensitivity, acute root sensitivity, bonding, comfort, desensitizing, gum, gum tissue, recession, root bonding, root filling, root sealing, Root sensitivity
ONE SENSITIVE TOOTH- WHY?
Recession of Gum Tissue
Do you have a sensitive tooth that looks like this? If cold drinks or sodas cause pain that goes away quickly, it is probably root sensitivity. Touch by a toothbrush or fingernail can be sensitive, too. This is very common and can be stopped.
Use the easiest remedy 1st: Sensodyne toothpaste and cut down on acid drinks and foods. See my blog from March 3rd, Stop Teeth Being Sensitive! If this doesn’t work, your dentist has to help.
The easiest dentist treatment is sealing the root with a bonding liquid. This works like magic most of the time. No drilling, no numbing and it doesn’t hurt. It’s amazingly simple. Sometimes this is a lasting treatment. Some teeth become sensitive again after 6-18 months. Repeating the procedure is simple.
When these 1st three treatments don’t work, a filling is required.
Before 
After
I expect root fillings to stop the root sensitivity completely. They look good and match the enamel color of your tooth.
One tooth feeling very sensitive is not the same as when all your teeth are mildly sensitive. Try simple fixes first. They work most of the time!
Next blog: WHAT CAUSES RECESSION, ANYWAY?
W Bryon Satterfield, DDS, MAGD General dentist in The Woodlands with excellent care, skill and judgment from decades of experience in precision practice and teaching. Things work! 281-363-1571
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Hello Doc. I read you article but why not address the underlying cause before embarking on treatment. Maybe the patient could avoid even using A Very Expensice Dentifrice.
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Michael Green. Dentist at theparkrowdentalpractice.co.uk
Hi, Michael Green-
I appreciate your question.
I respond most to people being in pain. I want to get that stopped first and fast; immediately if possible. The easiest thing to do first is use Sensodyne Toothpaste. It isn’t any more expensive than regular toothpaste.
Treating underlying causes take longer and cost more, usually. That is a necessary thing to do, for sure.
Here’s my approach: Put out fires first, then start rebuilding the house.
Sir one of my tooth has become sensitive from last few days,I visited a Dentist but he prescribe me a lot of tests like Vit D3,ESR,serum electrolites and many more,is he going on a right track,should I go for these tests,Kindly guide me
I am sorry I did not see your question until recently. Did you get your problem resolved about tests (Like Vit D3) recommended by a dentist?
Dr. Satterfield
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