People living with sensitive teeth should visit a sedation dentist as we can treat you oral health issues while keeping you completely comfortable. This is important because sensitive teeth can create discomfort while even brushing them and getting teeth cleaned can seem like a chore unless you visit a dentist that knows how to keep you feeling great during the entire appointment.
We offer various levels of sedation so that our patients can feel relaxed and at ease, regardless of whether they are having their teeth cleaned or a major oral procedure. When you schedule an appointment, let us know that you suffer from sensitive teeth so that we can plan accordingly. Our dentist will meet with you and discuss options before starting a procedure to ensure that the best possible course of treatment is selected for your particular needs.
There are several reasons that you may experience tooth pain and as a sedation dentist we can treat all of them. This includes:
- Cracked Teeth. If your tooth has become cracked while eating a nut, playing sports, or in an accident, the damage could be causing you significant amounts of pain. We can restore your tooth using cosmetic dentistry solutions including dental veneers and dental crowns.
- Fillings that have worn away. If you had a cavity repaired years ago, that filling might wear away over time. As it does, your teeth can become more sensitive to hot, cold, or brushing. We can replace your filling and do so using a natural colored filling so if metal was used before, you can improve the appearance of your teeth and their physical condition.
- Cavities. When you get a cavity, it may feel uncomfortable and become painful over time. As a sedation dentist, we can treat your cavities so that the infected area is removed and filled in. This way you can eat without pain or discomfort.
- Brushing too hard. If you use a hard toothbrush and brush vigorously, you could be stripping away your enamel and cause your teeth to hurt. We recommend switching to a soft toothbrush and brushing using fluoride toothpaste so that your teeth can be strengthened. This will help to reverse some of the damages.
- Gum disease. When bacteria settle on and underneath your gums, you can get gum disease. This will make your gums swell and even bleed. It will also make your gums and teeth sensitive overall. By removing the bacteria, we can help your gums to heal naturally so that the disease won’t spread, and you can feel more comfortable.
- Lack of enamel. The enamel on your teeth protects the interior of your tooth that is made out of dentin. The enamel can wear away through the process of demineralization and as it does, the dentin is exposed along with the nerve endings inside of it. We can perform a bonding procedure to seal the dentin and close the pores containing those nerve endings.
As a sedation dentist, we offer a variety of ways to treat your sensitive teeth while keeping you comfortable. To learn more, call and schedule an appointment.
