Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Is It a Bad Thing?

Signs and Causes of Tooth Sensitivity

Have you experienced a sudden jolt or an unexpected shock of pain in your mouth when you were just taking something cold or hot? There must be something wrong. And then it happens again with any cold or hot food or drink. It’s tooth sensitivity, and it’s quite common. Though it can affect people across all ages, it is especially common for those between 20 to 40 years old. 

The symptoms of pain can range from a mild twinge to severe aching when your teeth are exposed to different temperatures or pressures. Is it a bad thing to have tooth sensitivity? 

What happens when there is tooth sensitivity?

Dentists say that it is a common concern among patients. Teeth will react to these stimuli when they have exposed nerves.

Sometimes, the tooth enamel, the hard, outer covering of teeth has worn down or has thinned.

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