Most common questions used to investigate
Did you undergo any recent dental procedures?
Old dental fillings have a tendency to shrink over time which can allow oral fluids that carry bacteria, enzymes, and acids to come in direct contact with sensitive dentin. That may be why you are experiencing pain. Did you have a teeth whitening treatment recently?
Did you have a dental check up in the last six months?
Have you been diagnosed with cavities (caries)?
Have you ever been diagnosed with periodontal disease?
Have you had your teeth professionally cleaned recently?
Regardless of the pain, you should have your teeth professionally cleaned every six months. Have you noticed your teeth becoming more sensitive to cold over time?
Do you use a soft toothbrush?
Common conclusions
Recent dental procedures such as dental fillings can temporarily make the nerve endings of your teeth more sensitive. If the problem continues for longer than a few more days, schedule another visit to your dentist.
Teeth whitening procedures or treatments may sometimes lead to temporary pain which should be gone after a few days. If the problem continues for longer than a few more days, schedule another visit to your dentist.
Sometimes teeth can be sensitive to cold due to tooth decay (caries). Schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as you can in order to treat the condition.
Then the pain is probably caused by some other factors. Schedule a dental check up at the dental office for further information and treatment.
Sometimes sensitive teeth and gums can be a symptom of gum inflammation which is the first symptom of periodontal disease. Schedule an appointment with your dentist for professional teeth cleaning.
In some cases, after the removal of dental calculus your teeth may become sensitive to cold for a few days. If the problem continues for longer than a few more days, schedule another visit to your dentist.
As people age, the gum tissue ages as well and often begins to wear, causing gum recession. The gum recession leaves the roots of teeth exposed and sensitive. Schedule a dental check up at the dental office for further treatment.
Using a medium or a hard toothbrush for a long period of time may lead to enamel erosion. A layer of enamel that has thinned or a damaged enamel dentin makes the teeth more sensitive to external stimulants. Schedule a dental check up at the dental office for further treatment.
There can be many causes of pain when biting something cold, such as an acidic diet. Schedule a dental check up at the dental office for further information and treatment.
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