Many people experience tooth sensitivity; this can be caused by something as common as drinking a hot or cold beverage. The pain caused by tooth sensitivity can be sudden and sharp and reach the nerve ending in the tooth. Some treatments can reduce sensitivity, including desensitizing toothpaste, dental bonding, and fluoride. Below we go in-depth into different tooth sensitivity causes and treatments.  What Is Tooth Sensitivity Sensitivity in your teeth can occur when the underlying layer of the tooth, the dentin, is exposed. This can happen due to gum recession, when the gum tissue pulls away from your teeth and the roots become more exposed, or erosion, which is the wear and tear of your teeth. Other issues, including gum disease, a cracked tooth, or cavities, can also cause tooth sensitivity.  The roots of your teeth are covered in hard enamel; tubules lead to the center of the tooth and allow stimuli to flow to the nerve resulting in pain. So when you drink or eat something hot or cold, the tubules allow this temperature to reach the center of the tooth and flow through the nerves.    Tooth Sensitivity Causes Sensitive teeth can be caused by multiple factors, including:  […] read more