I had never had sensitive teeth. About a month ago, I started having sensitive teeth. It's one tooth at a time, but different teeth. It does not happen related to food, drinks or temperature. I'm not whitening my teeth either.
What could be the cause of this?
Why do teeth become sensitive?
Are you using plain toothpaste? If not try plain Crest or Colgate as some formulas have tartar control or whitening components that will cause some people sensitivity. If you are brushing 2 -3 times daily for 2 minutes and flossing daily you should be removing the ongoing plaque buildup pretty thouroughly. If you don't have plaque staying on the teeth then it isn't present to turn into hard tartar (which you can no longer brush and floss off) Also, use only a soft toothbrush or you risk brushing away the gum tissues and that will expose the root of the tooth causing sensitivity. My recommendation would be to try a sensitive (or Plain) tooth paste exclusively for a month and see how you feel!
Good luck -
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
Reply:from nerve endings that can sense pain.
Reply:Well enamel on teeth can get thinner over time depending on the cause and this causes the nerves inside your teeth to be more sensitive to hot or cold foods and liquids. So in essence the skin on your teeth is too thin.
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