Are cold foods giving you tooth pain?

Are cold foods giving you tooth pain?

Summer is here and that means sizzling temperatures and high humidity, especially in Michigan. Are your usual methods to keep cool like iced drinks, ice cream and frozen treats causing tooth pain? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. 

Sensitivity can be caused by tooth decay, fractured teeth, worn fillings, gum disease, worn tooth enamel or an exposed tooth root.

If you are experiencing sensitivity, make an appointment with your dentist. Treatment options vary depending on the cause of the sensitivity. Options include:

• Brushing with desensitizing toothpaste

• Using a fluoride gel

• A crown, inlay or bonding

• Surgical gum graft

• Root canal 

Maintaining good oral health is the only way to prevent sensitivity. Make sure you brush twice a day, floss once a day and see your dentist twice a year. 

Source: MouthHealthy.org