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When you meet a friend at a coffee shop, do you worry about the hot or cold drink on your teeth? Does the cold air or sour candy make your teeth hurt for a time? If so, you may be suffering from sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, is fairly common and can often be controlled by changing your oral hygiene routine or speaking with your dentist.
What can you do about sensitivity? Get some suggestions from WebMD HERE.
There are often triggers that make people experience their tooth sensitivity. These often include:
These triggers may range from mild to intense, depending on your sensitivity level, and you’ll often feel the pain at the root of the tooth.
Learn more about sensitive teeth HERE.
Although the symptoms of teeth sensitivity are easy to explain, knowing why your teeth are sensitive may be harder to uncover. Oftentimes, the cause of sensitivity is the enamel of the tooth. Some people have less enamel than others, and some people have worn their enamel down and caused sensitivity that way. This may be from:
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Tooth decay, GERD, gum recession, and teeth bleaching can also have an effect on tooth enamel and cause dentin hypersensitivity. If you’ve recently undergone a dental filling or crown, you may also experience tooth sensitivity, but it should be very temporary and subside within a few days after your procedure.
Causes, remedies, and treatments of sensitive teeth.
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To diagnose your tooth sensitivity, make an appointment with your dentist so you can discuss your symptoms. Your dentist can exam your teeth and determine the health of your teeth to discover why you’re experiencing sensitivity. The treatments for a mild form of tooth sensitivity often include:
These small changes can make a giant effect on the sensitivity of your teeth. If these aren’t effective, talk to your dentist about more options.
Local dentist, Travis A. Roberts and his experienced, friendly team at Adams Dental Group offer affordable family dentistry and gentle dental care in the Kansas City, KS area. We have two locations that are conveniently located and offer appointment times Monday through Friday to meet your needs. At Adams Dental Group, we provide most dental services, from family and general dentistry to specialty procedures, including dental implants, dentures, endodontic or root canal treatment, teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry and much more. We accept most dental insurance plans and offer affordable financial solutions for any budget. Call us at our West location (913) 296-8030 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS August 31st, 2020
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
Tags: tooth sensitivity
Did you know that every year there’s a National Tooth Fairy Day? Knowing this, it made us think about the Tooth Fairy and all the traditions surrounding the tooth-stealing, money-giving, winged creature that our kids have grown to know and love.
The Tooth Fairy role can actually teach your children about good oral health, and so, it’s a fun tradition to get your kiddos excited about all things teeth!
Is this tradition good for kids? Find out more HERE.
According to Delta Dental, 80 percent of American households receive visits from the Tooth Fairy. When there’s the prospect of a visit from the Tooth Fairy, children can get excited and have a wonderful reason to celebrate. With all the new changes that COVID-19 has brought to our lives this year, simple things like losing a tooth is a major reason to celebrate as a family and make your children feel extra special.
Learn more HERE about teaching kids about dental health.
Psychiatrist, Dr. Carole Liberman talks about the importance of letting your children believe in this mythical creature to SheKnows, she says, “Parents should never stop the tooth fairy tradition — even once your child gets old enough, sophisticated enough or cynical enough to stop believing in fairies. Why? Because teeth falling out are unconsciously symbolic of death and as such, is disturbing at any age. For example, when you dream about teeth falling out, you are worrying about death — yours or someone else’s. So, pretending that a tooth fairy is giving your child a gift is soothing at any age during this transition.”
Check out this LINK to find Tooth Fairy certificates, door signs, receipts, and more!
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Along with celebrating the loss of a tooth, talking about the Tooth Fairy is a great way to educate your children about oral health. Try leaving a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss under your child’s pillow from the Tooth Fairy. The Tooth Fairy can also leave little notes about brushing teeth – with the added bonus of a little pixie dust.
There are many ways to make visits from the Tooth Fairy special, without money.
To discover alternative Tooth Fairy gifts HERE.
Local dentist, Travis A. Roberts and his experienced, friendly team at Adams Dental Group offer affordable family dentistry and gentle dental care in the Kansas City, KS area. We have two locations that are conveniently located and offer appointment times Monday through Friday to meet your needs. At Adams Dental Group, we provide most dental services, from family and general dentistry to specialty procedures, including dental implants, dentures, endodontic or root canal treatment, teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry and much more. We accept most dental insurance plans and offer affordable financial solutions for any budget. Call us at our West location (913) 296-8030 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS August 11th, 2020
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
Tags: childrens dental health, dental health awareness, oral health
Wash your hands, don’t touch your eyes, take vitamin c, eat well, and exercise. We’ve all heard the many ways we can stay healthy, but what isn’t often talked about is how important your oral health is to your immune system. Dental cleanings are essential to keeping healthy throughout the year and can reduce the risk for viruses, infection, and more. Learn how to boost your immune system and stay healthy.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS July 7th, 2020
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
Tags: dental appointment, gum disease, oral health
