i have extreme tooth sensitivity, is it beacause of my birth control?

Question

my mom said that it was because of the hormones. i'm on the patch, and i don't want to switch because i know i'll forget to take a pill every day. and i also can't be certain that that is what's causing it. the dentist said that there is nothing visably wrong, but i need help. i can't eat or drink or even breathe sometimes it's so bad. i'm going in for a cleaning friday, and i'm afarid that i'll have to be on nitro and novicane. HELP!

Answer 1

I think the hormones are a very unlikely cause. (I've been on birth control pills for 10 years and never had reason to believe they cause tooth sensitivity.)
Much more likely cause is that your enamel is becoming porous from losing minerals from normal exposure to plaque and acid in your mouth. (Causes cavities too.) Other possible causes:
- using tartar-control toothpaste
- bleaching teeth
- vomiting alot (bulemia or morning sickness)
- serious calcium deficiency

The most effective TREATMENT is fluoride rinse or fluoride gel. (I'm not talking about simply brushing with fluoride enriched toothpaste. That is not a strong enough treatment.) ACT rinse, and the store brand equivalents at Target and Wal-Mart are very effective if used nightly.
Since your sensitivity has become very strong, you would benefit from short term use of Sensodyne or equivalent toothpaste for sensitive teeth. (Read the package info. This is not designed for permanent use.) You would also benefit from applying a fluoride toothpaste directly to the sensitive areas and leaving it on the teeth for an hour. (Repeat often until the problem is resolved.)

Since you are going to see your dentist soon, you can get a fluoride gel treatment during that visit. You can also ask for a prescription for the home-use fluoride gel in prescription strength. Discuss the problem before the cleaning begins. You dentist might decide to reschedule you (if it is best for you to get the sensitivity under control before doing a cleaning.)

Also: Control plaque with good cleaning (brush and floss).
If you've been using bleach or tartar-control products: stop.
If you vomit alot, be sure to rinse your mouth very well afterward. (The acid in the vomit eats away your enamel.)
If you think you could be calcium deficient (e.g.: you are pregnant) take calcium supplement pills.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Try using a sensitive toothpaste & see if that helps your teeth. I have to use it all the time, otherwise, i couldnt eat/drink anything hot or cold. But I have had alot of dental work, so I know the reason for mine.
Maybe you should see another dentist & see what they say.

Answer 4

Yes it totally normal. This usually subsides within 1 to 3 months.

Answer 5

No matter what you problem might be, there is some own is ready to help you. Guess who, the Lord Jesus Christ, call him for help. He is always longing for you. Jesus loves you!

Answer 6

probably not.