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If your toothbrush is flattened or flared outwards you are brushing TOO HARD! Brushing your teeth aggressively to make them feel cleaner and whiter is actually COUNTERPRODUCTIVE? That’s RIGHT….Counterproductive! Not only will brushing too vigorously cause your toothbrush bristles to wear faster, more importantly, you are putting yourself at a higher risk of experiencing TOOTH […]
Normally, the dental pulp is protected by dentin and enamel that surrounds the pulp. Deep tooth decay or extensive dental work on a tooth makes the pulp vulnerable to attack. If this occurs, the pulp tissue dies and can cause pain, swelling and temperature sensitivity. If tooth pain keeps you awake at night, lingers when […]
When the hard protective layer of the tooth called enamel has been worn away, the dentin layer is exposed and tooth sensitivity can occur. This is caused by the movement of fluid within tiny tubules located in the dentin. The exposed areas of your teeth can cause tooth pain and can even affect or change […]
Causes? Worn out tooth enamel could cause sensitivity because it’s the hard protective layer that protects the tooth. If the protective layer known as tooth enamel is worn out it could cause tooth sensitivity. Solution? Brush gently. Brushing too hard will do more harm than good. Always brush 45-degree angle using soft- bristled brush. Avoid […]