Sensitive Teeth - Your Dentistree Mornington

Teeth sensitivity, tenderness or discomfort are symptoms that could disrupt your day and lifestyle choices. Did you know it could be a warning sign of an underlying dental problem? Your Dentistree Mornington is happy to assess if your sensitive teeth require management!

In healthy teeth, structures called ‘enamel’ protect the crown and ‘cementum’ protects the tooth roots. When these protective layers are weakened, the ‘dentine’ tubules (or canals) are exposed. This inner layer is more porous, which means that temperatures such as hot and cold are able to reach the nerves to the teeth more quickly. This leads to sensitive teeth, also known as hypersensitivity. 

Symptoms

• Pain from hot, cold or sweet stimulus
• Sharp and shooting pain 
• Throbbing sensations
• Discomfort when brushing your teeth or biting onto hard objects or food

Causes

• Tooth decay
• Gum disease or a buildup of bacteria
• Worn tooth enamel from teeth grinding and clenching
• Chipped or fractured teeth
• Worn or lost fillings
• Exposed tooth roots from receding gums
• Use of abrasive toothpaste or whitening products

Pinpointing the cause of hypersensitivity is integral to solving the problem. Our skilled dental practitioners identify the signs and symptoms of teeth sensitivity all the time! We may uncover habits that may be damaging your dental health – such as brushing too hard, using abrasive products or particular lifestyle choices. 

We are patient-centric at Your Dentistree Mornington and will provide tailored oral hygiene advice to help protect against tooth-related sensitivity. This includes tips and tricks for effective toothbrushing, desensitising toothpaste use, and other protective products.

Although maintaining effective oral hygiene habits is important to prevent against hypersensitivity, other treatment options may include:

• Fluoride gel application
• Cosmetic dentistry options such as composite bonding, veneers and dental crowns
• Fillings or root canal treatment
• Gum grafts

Teeth Sensitivity Treatment Melbourne with Your Dentistree Mornington

Book an appointment at Your Dentistree Mornington to share your concerns, circumstances and expectations. Together with the latest techniques, equipment and technology, our goal is to guarantee a pleasant and seamless dental journey. We are excited to discuss the treatment options with you and help empower you to live your life with a healthy smile and pain-free mouth.