Have you taken a swig of a cold drink and winced in pain? Read on to learn why this may be...
1. Brushing too hard is a huge and common problem. Hard strokes wear away at the gum tissue as well as the tooth's enamel, leaving the tooth sensitive to whatever it comes in contact with...hot, cold, soft, or hard!
2. Your favorite beverages can make a big difference too! Those with a high level of acidity...soda, coffee, tea, almost all juices, wine, and many popular energy drinks...can worsen enamel erosion and increase discomfort.
3. Overuse of teeth whitening agents! They're too abrasive!
Ask Dr. Dargham about how to reduce or eliminate this sensitivity...it may be as simple as applying a fine varnish to the tooth...:-)
Email us about some of your concerns regarding sensitivity...we may have some useful tips to share with you!! And remember...Smile!
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