I have a high tooth sensitivity. After having 2/3 pieces of home-made olive pickle I can't even eat meal due to tooth sensitivity. Please help me.

Question

Sensitivity in teeth can be due to various reasons like cavities in the teeth, gum disease, recession of gums, loss of enamel due to any reason, etc. You need to get your teeth examined by a dentist to find the exact cause of sensitivity and treat it according to the underlying cause. In the meanwhile you can use over the counter desensitizing toothpaste and desensitizing mouthwash.

Premendra Goyal · Accepted Answer

Sensitivity in teeth can be due to various reasons like cavities in the teeth, gum disease, recession of gums, loss of enamel due to any reason, etc. You need to get your teeth examined by a dentist to find the exact cause of sensitivity and treat it according to the underlying cause. In the meanwhile you can use over the counter desensitizing toothpaste and desensitizing mouthwash.

Shally Mahajan · Answer

Lasers have been used to treat sensitivity after ruling any other cause of sensitivity. Avoid citrus foods for the time being.

Hiren Patel · Answer

Teeth sensitivity is a result of loss of outer most layer (enamel) of teeth. That can be due to: - Tooth grinding - Acidic beverages (such as soda) that cause enamel erosion and dentin exposure. - Brushing with a very abrasive toothpaste, brushing incorrectly and/or brushing more than three times a day could result in a loss of enamel. - A chipped or fractured tooth may expose the dentin. �Here are few steps to avoid sensitivity of teeth: - Practice good oral hygiene. - Use a sensitivity toothpaste like Sensodyne. - Don't brush too hard. - Use a softer toothbrush. - Take care while consuming acidic foods. - Use fluoridated dental products. - Avoid grinding your teeth. - See your dentist regularly for professional tooth cleaning, dental care recommendations and advice on treating your sensitive teeth.

Yasmin Asma Zohara · Answer

The type of treatment you have for toothache/sensitivity will depend on the cause of the pain, so your dentist will examine your mouth and may carry out an X-ray to try to identify the problem.
?If your toothache/sensitivity is caused by tooth decay, your dentist will remove the decayed area and replace it with a filling.
?If your toothache/sensitivity is caused by a loose or broken filling, the filling will be taken out, any decay will be removed and a new filling put in place.
?If the pulp inside your tooth is infected, you may need root canal treatment. This procedure involves removing the infected pulp and then inserting a special type of filling to seal the tooth and prevent re-infection.
?If your toothache/sensitivity can't be treated using these methods, or if your tooth is impacted (wedged between another tooth and your jaw), it may need to be removed.