Have you ever had ice cream or hot coffee and experienced pain in your teeth and/or mouth? If so, you are not alone. While the pain could be a sign of a cavity, it’s also common in people who have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is also known as dentin hypersensitivity. It is pain or discomfort …
You may not think of your favorite beverage as being acidic. But the flavor or tartness of a beverage doesn’t determine its level of acidity, so it’s important to understand which of your favorite drinks can be harming your teeth. Highly acidic beverages include alcohol, coffee and black tea, sweetened fruit juice, sports drinks, and …
What is tooth sensitivity? Do you have sharp, sudden pain in one or more of your teeth when you consume something hot, cold, sweet, or sour? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity occurs when the dentin (the surface beneath your gums) is exposed to hot or cold and reaches the nerves in …
