Luong, DMDTooth sensitivity, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, causes tooth pain in response to heat, cold, air flow, or light touch. It is a common issue, affecting about 10-30% of the ...

What causes sensitive teeth? Some people naturally have more sensitive teeth than others due to having thinner enamel. The enamel is the outer layer of the tooth that protects it.

If you’re noticing pain in a tooth when you bite down or when you touch the tooth, it could be a sign that something’s wrong. You may need treatment to alleviate the pain and possibly address ...

If your teeth aren't able to handle the touch of sugary foods and drinks, this is a common sign of tooth sensitivity, which can indicate you need a filling, Dr. Weiner said.

Tooth sensitivity following the placement of a filling is fairly common. A tooth may be sensitive to pressure, air, sweet foods, or temperature. Usually, the sensitivity resolves on its own within ...

A new study reveals the mechanism behind why eating or drinking something cold can make damaged teeth feel painful.

One zing to the nerve of a tooth after a sip or bite of food is enough to send even the hungriest bear running from the kitchen. Sensitive teeth can seriously limit the enjoyment of your favorite ...

Blackwell Supplies now offers Denshield to treat tooth sensitivity. Denshield offers patients relief from sensitivity both before and after bleaching and is designed to reduce sensitivity and ...

Sensitive teeth could be a thing of the past thanks to a new discovery at Leeds Dental Institute. Professor Jack Toumba and Dr Gayatri Kotru have discovered that fluoride beads inserted into ...

If your teeth are sensitive to cold food, even breathing in cold air will cause discomfort. At times, a little bit pressure while brushing teeth or flossing or a mild touch can also cause pain if ...