An everyday discomfort that a lot of people may experience is tooth sensitivity. You may experience pain in your mouth and near your teeth when you drink something hot or cold, eat something sweet or sour, or breathe really cold air. Sensitive teeth can be triggered by these factors and cause a sharp pain that cut reach all the way to the nerve endings in your teeth. Luckily, for those of us with sensitivity, there are methods to desensitize your teeth. You can seek professional help from a dentist or try at home methods to reduce the amount of sharp pains you experience throughout the day from something you are eating or drinking.
Sensitivity occurs when the dentin, or underlying layer of your teeth, is exposed. This is common with receding gums. The roots which are connected to the center of your tooth, or pulp, are stimulated from hot, cold, sweet, and sour which results in a sharp pain. There are factors which can contribute to having teeth sensitivity. Some of those factors are: bushing too hard, frequent use of mouthwash, age, receding gums, acidic foods, gum disease, and a buildup of plaque. Temporary sensitivity can be caused from having a dental procedure, but will likely go away after a day or two.


There are at home remedies you can follow to help desensitize your teeth. First, there are toothpastes you can buy that are made for sensitive teeth. They help to prevent triggers which can cause pain and are less painful to brush with. You can also use a soft toothbrush. This is especially helpful if you brush too hard. Keeping your teeth clean is very important and can start at home and even from a young age. Keeping your teeth clean will prevent gum disease and plaque buildup which is a known factor of causing tooth sensitivity. Be careful of what you eat as well because acidic foods also cause pain. If you are eating a lot of acidic foods, you can cut those foods out of your diet or reduce the intake.


You can also seek professional help from a dentist to desensitize your teeth. Dentists have advanced laser tools, such as the dental laser diode, which is commonly used for soft tissue therapy. The procedure is simple yet effective, and laser tools usually have little to no pain during use. Laser dentistry is advancing quickly because of the quickness of procedures, effectiveness of the tool, and the preciseness during procedures. Dentin and fillers can also help by covering the exposed roots which lead the central nerves in your teeth.