{"id":174,"date":"2019-05-30T18:35:38","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T18:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=174"},"modified":"2019-06-03T18:35:56","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T18:35:56","slug":"sensitive-teeth-emergency-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/30\/sensitive-teeth-emergency-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do You Have Sensitive Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A survey of 37 dental offices in the United States found that 1 out of every 8 patients has sensitive teeth. If you can\u2019t stand the discomfort of eating or drinking items that are hot or cold, you\u2019re not alone. Knowing why your teeth are so picky when it comes to temperature can help you tackle the problem. Keep in mind that sensitivity could be a symptom of a more serious oral problem. Read on to learn the causes of tooth sensitivity and when it may be time to schedule an appointment to visit your emergency dentist<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Does Tooth Sensitivity Occur?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you feel a searing pain from brushing, flossing, or when your teeth are exposed to air, cold, sweet, or hot foods, it\u2019s tooth sensitivity. When your teeth are healthy, your enamel protects the layer underneath it called dentin. Also, the sensitive roots of your teeth are protected by your gums. When your enamel is worn away or if your gums begin to\u00a0recede, the dentin and your roots\u00a0are left vulnerable. Tooth sensitivity can happen for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because your dentin and roots are connected to the nerves in\nyour tooth, they can trigger pain when they come into contact with something\nthat\u2019s too hot or cold. Dentin has channels that connect directly to your tooth\u2019s\nnerves called microscopic tubules that cause pain when exposed. Some factors\nthat can contribute to this condition include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n