Feeling a sharp stinging pain when you eat hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods can have a significant impact on your daily quality of life. If you’ve been avoiding things like ice cream, orange juice and hot coffee just to prevent the pain of tooth sensitivity, it’s worth you time to investigate and address the cause of your tooth sensitivity issues.
One of the more common causes of sensitive teeth is simple enamel erosion. The pervasive nature of the bacteria in your mouth and the effects of acidic food and drinks can actually form microscopic channels through the mineral crystals in your tooth enamel to the sensitive dentin layer of the tooth. This also promotes tooth decay.
Tooth decay and cavities on multiple teeth can also lead to sensitivity issues. If Dr. Charles W. Hobart II doesn’t repair or restore these teeth it could even lead to serious complications later on down the road.
In both of these situations the integrity of your tooth enamel can be restored by having Dr. Charles W. Hobart II administer a simple fluoride treatment, followed by you using prescription fluoride supplements and brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
If you have more questions about tooth sensitivity, you can call Dr. Charles W. Hobart II at 843-757-2828 to schedule an appointment to explore your treatment options.