Tooth sensitivity can be reduced by using a desensitizing toothpaste, applying sealants and other desensitizing ionization and filling materials including fluoride by your dentist, and decreasing the intake of acid-containing foods. Tartar control toothpastes will sometimes cause teeth to be sensitive as well as drinking diet soft drinks throughout the day.

Generally, cemented restorations like crowns or veneers (see our procedure section) will require two visits – one to shape the teeth, and one to cement the restorations to the teeth. In between, your dentist can place attractive temporary restorations to help prevent sensitivity, allow function and provide a nice smile. These temporaries are designed to be in your mouth for a limited time, but should be comfortable and natural looking until you can get your new smile completed. See similar questions...

Most will experience some level of sensitivity. We suggest that you purchase a toothpaste which contains 5% potassium nitrate, and place it in your whitening tray and wearing it for 20 minutes. The teeth may seem more sensitive the first two minutes, but after leaving it on the teeth there will be little to no sensitivity for several hours. Then use the whitening gel less frequently. NO. We would suggest that you contact your dentist. See similar questions...

Brushing too hard removes the hard white enamel that protects the teeth, exposing the soft dentin that is more sensitive. If you have sensitive teeth use a soft bristled toothbrush. Go for regular fluoride treatments. And use toothpaste for sensitive teeth that contains potassium nitrate and fluoride. Try using a delicate post-surgical brush. Using Gum® Paroex Dentifrice Gel or rinsing with Gum® Paroex Alcohol-Free Mouthwash with chlorhexidine can help gums to heal quickly. See similar questions...

After a tooth has been prepared, veneers are "bonded" onto the tooth surface. "Bonding" is the process involved in affixing the veneer to a tooth using advanced materials that allow adhesive attachment directly onto the tooth. This process yields excellent long-term results. See similar questions...

Teeth become sensitive when their nerve endings become exposed. Neither tooth enamel nor the ‘cement’ covering the root have nerve endings, but in some teeth, gum disease, excessive brushing, tooth grinding or general wear can expose nerve endings in the dentine. This makes the tooth sensitive to touch and to hot, cold and sweet things. Toothpastes for sensitive teeth, can really help by protecting the exposed nerve endings. See similar questions...

Teeth whitening for people with sensitive teeth is still an option. Most dentists will recommend a milder version of the whitening gel if the patient chooses the take-home method. Many patients who have issues with sensitive teeth prefer the one-hour in-office teeth whitening method as it is much faster, produces immediate results, and requires the bleaching gel to stay on for a much shorter period of time. Ask your dentist which method of teeth whitening is best for you. See similar questions...

Teeth may be sensitive during the week following the in ?office bleaching. This can be dramatically reduced by using Sensodyne toothpaste to brush your teeth the week prior to and the week following the bleaching process. Also, your dentist may recommend fluoride treatment following the bleaching process. See similar questions...

Absolutely. Veneer materials are flexible and provide more sculpting possibilities than having a full crown (or a "cap") put onto a tooth. When affixed by a skilled practitioner, veneers can be completely invisible. Veneers have come to be so effective that, in many cases, orthodontic treatment for tooth re-positioning is not needed. See similar questions...

When the gums start to recede, either due to periodontal disease or physiologically as one grows older, nerve endings which are housed in the "cementum" the covering of the root become exposed, and when stimulated, illicit a response. They are generally sensitive to cold, sweet, acidic foods. There are a number of treatment modalities that can be used to help reduce or eliminate the discomfort. See similar questions...

When fillings are placed teeth can sometimes be sensitive to hot and cold for a period of time. This is a normal response and can be expected. It takes a while for the body to calm a tooth down after a filling has been placed. See similar questions...

Many people suffer from sensitive teeth and it can start at any time. It is more common in people aged between 20 and 40, although it can affect people in their early teens and when they are over 70. Women are more likely to be affected than men. See similar questions...