Dental sensitivity: what are the causes?

Bite into a popsicle or drink a cold drink and notice a Acute tooth pain: Who hasn't it happened to?

La Tooth sensitivity or dentin hypersensitivity Is a transient pain due to the retraction of the gums: leaving exposed the root of the tooth this loses the protection offered by the gingiva and is exposed to the external environment.

But tooth sensitivity can also be Caused by enamel wear that leaves dentin exposed Below.
Dental sensitivity is usually associated with the cold But it can also occur after contact with a stimulus Hot, sour or sweet.

But why contact with certain stimuli Does it cause pain?

Dentin is composed of fluid-filled tubules, which, in turn, contain nerve endings: drinking or eating Hot, cold or sweet foods and drinks can move the fluid contained in the tubules that moving triggers the response of nerve endings, causing a Annoying pinch or a short, sharp pain.

People suffering from tooth sensitivity should Observe some precautions:

avoid acidic foods or drinks That can further damage dental enamel

Correct harmful habits that led to enamel loss (bruxism, nail biting, too vigorous brushing, etc.)

utilize one Soft-bristled toothbrush with non-abrasive toothpastes and gently brush

use a toothpaste specifically for tooth sensitivity

The dentist, if deemed necessary, may use desensitizing agents to be applied to the affected areas to prevent pain sensation.

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].