Sensitive teeth?????

Dentine hypersensitivity

Does your tooth felt sensitive during eating ice cream or drink cold drink?If your answer is yes,then u might be suffering Dentine Hypersensitivity.
Is characterised by Sharp pain that is Rapid onset and Arise from exposed dentine esp in response to chemical, thermal/ osmotic stimulation that cannot be explained from any other form of dental defect/ pathology.It can be Transient, may persist/linger as dull ache.
It is common among the population who in their 20s to 40s,mostly the female were affected and occur in people with gum disease.
CAuSes.....
multifactorial
1.arise as a result of loss of enamel &/or root surface denudation with exposure or underlying dentine
2.gingival recession
3.enamel loss due to wear : attrition, abrasion, erosion, abfraction
4.periodontal disease

Other dental disease that may mimic Dentine Hypersensitivity....
1.crack tooth syndrome
2.restoration
3.chipped teeth
4.caries
5.post restoration sensitivity(means that ur tooth felt sensitive after being restore with filling.Usually composite/tooth colored filling)
6.teeth in hyperfunction

Treatment....
1.Correct toothbrushing technique i.e avoid excessive force,usage of hard bristle toothbrush or abrasive toothpaste i.e smokers toothpaste.I highly recommend the usage of toothpaste that is specific for tackling hypersensitive teeth e.g Sensodyne or Colgate Sensitive.
2.Reduce intake of acidic food/beverage e.g ice lemon tea or carbonated drink.FYI check out the content of carbonated drink..it contain citric acid.

3.If the problem still persist after u tried the method above...then u need profesional help.