How to Prevent Teeth Sensitivity?
                     How to Prevent 
Teeth Sensitivity?
What is Teeth Sensitivity?
• Healthy teeth have a protective layer of enamel that keeps the crown (the part 
above the gum line) safe from wear and tear. Beneath the gum line, there’s a 
layer called cementum that protects your tooth root. A lesser dense layer called 
dentine lies under the enamel and cementum and contain millions of 
microscopic tubules. 
• When dentin loses the preventive cover of enamel or cementum, these tubules 
gets exposed, allowing hot, cold, acidic and even sticky food to reach the nerves 
inside the tooth. Result? – Sharp and sudden pain.
What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
There are numerous reasons that are responsible for sensitive teeth. Here are 
some of the most common reasons:
• Cavities or tooth decay
• Fractured or chipped teeth
• Worn-out fillings
• Periodontitis
• Eroded tooth enamel
• Exposed tooth root
How to Prevent Teeth Sensitivity?
 Here are a few simple preventive measures to keep tooth sensitivity at bay:
• Enamel can wear off if you brush your teeth too zealously. Make sure you brush 
your teeth gently and use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
• Use desensitising toothpaste regularly. These contain compounds that are 
effective enough to remove the plaque and clean teeth while provides quick 
relief from sensitivity.
• Brush and floss your teeth twice a day to avoid gum loss.
• Take good care of your overall oral health. Make sure to clean all parts of your 
mouth, including the ones between teeth and along the gum line.
• Stay away from acidic foods and drinks.
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