Sensitivity is a sign of your tooth going bad

Sensitivity is mainly as a result of the second layer (dentine) of one’s tooth or teeth being exposed to any foreign body which may be cold or hot air, foods or drinks. You need not buy any mouth ash, or drugs to have this problem rectified, but rather, run to the dentist for immediate attention. Use of any remedy just provides temporally relief, but the underlying problem will remain.
Some of the causes of such a problem may include:
•Having a tooth cavity that has extended to the dentine
•Poor methods of brushing especially horizontal brushing and hard brushing of teeth, or a tooth brush with hard bristles
•Having receding gums. This may be due to age or poor brushing techniques
•Having gum disease
•Accumulation of plaque and calculus. (Calculus is a hard coating on teeth which is usually yellowish that is caused by poor oral hygiene)
•Grinding of teeth, especially among adults
•Having cracked teeth
•Use of acidic foods
•Long term use of some mouth washes
•Advanced age

Finding a solution
Among the treatments that can be provided include: filling of a tooth with a cavity, professional cleaning of teeth, oral health education, good oral hygiene, treatment of soft tissue infections, composite or crown building of a cracked tooth among other treatments as the dentist will professionally recommend. Following the dentist’s instructions is a sure step in solving this problem.
The author is a dentist