Sensitive Teeth ... Help!?

Question

My teeth have always been sensitive. The past month, however, it has been very sharp and quite painful with hot or cold of any kind (eating food is OK). I have used Sensodyne the past two weeks, and it has helped a little, but not a lot.

I went to the dentist, and got a full exam. No cavities, teeth look very healthy and gums are perfect, he said. He is a very good dentist but, when asked what could be done he had no solutions.

What can I do? I hate this feeling. It is on the back 3 teeth on the bottom of the right side of my mouth. I am starting to feel hopeless.

I had my braces off 10 years ago but the orthodontist reccomends i wear my retainer for life. I do about 3 times a week at night only.

Answer 1

Sensitive teeth can be treated. Depending on the cause, we may suggest that you try an over-the-counter desensitizing toothpaste (such as Sensodyne) If the sensitivity is severe we may recommend a prescription grade toothpaste (called Fluoridex) that contains combines desensitizing with a high concentration of fluoride to help block sensation traveling from the tooth surface to the nerve. Desensitizing toothpaste usually requires several applications before the sensitivity is reduced.

If the desensitizing toothpaste does not ease your discomfort, we may suggest in-office treatments. A fluoride gel or special desensitizing agents may be applied to the sensitive areas of the affected teeth. When these measures do not correct the problem we may recommend other treatments, such as a filling, a crown, or a bonding to correct a flaw or decay that results in sensitivity. The type of treatment will depend on what is causing the sensitivity.

Answer 2

I had this problem too, only sensodyne didn't do a thing for me, even after a year of daily use - I've since found a catalog company where I buy my toothpaste from and with a 60 day empty container guarantee, I tried it and found that my tooth sensitivity is gone, I can even bite ice cream now when before it was a challenge to eat without touching my teeth. If you'd like the link to this store simply email me at [e-mail] with tooth sensitivity in the subject line.

Answer 3

do you clence or grind your teeth at all? possibly when your sleeping and you just dont notice. I know I do and it causes sensitivity and pain when I eat anything. it wears down the enamal and exposes the underlying layer of dentin that will cause you pain. if this could be the case you might need a night guard to prevent this from happening. other then that...keep with the sensodyne. also..you might have demineralization. I have that as well and they never told me at my dentist office. I found out recently as I an in hygiene school right now. if you see areas of frosty white on your teeth, especially in the occlusal pits or around teh gumline then you should brush with a fluoride tooth paste like prevident 500 or use a Listerine with fluoride to remineralize your teeth. hopefully this can help you a bit.

Answer 4

I just had this same problem a few months ago the dentist oculdnt see anything so he sent me to an oral surgeon to look further the oral surgeon thought i had a few bones chips that were sitting on my nerve and he thought they owuld come out on their own...so i fought the pain for a couple months and finally went back to the dentist i origonally went to told him what the oral surgeon had said and also told him i wanted it gone and i would get a partial, I had finally tlaked him into taking it out and guess what the tooth was cracked that is what was causing all the pain..just like you described sensitivity to hot and cold and if i sucked in air the wrong way i got the pain too...they kept saying to begin with they didnt want to take it out cuz they couldnt see any cavities or any reason for the pain...but the last time I went when he finally took it out he did some hot and cold tests on it, it was very painful but it showed him that yes there was a problem causing pain it wasnt until he took the tooth out that he saw the little crack

Answer 5

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well i know of a herb FOC wher u can pluck within field area..i will describle as follow.. before that let me tell u.. i had ur problem n even worst..both inner top n btm of my left n right toothy n gummy felt pain.. i didnt consult a doc. well anyway i m not in pain already... follow the few steps::
1) Sleep plenty...cuz u might b heaty and therefore drink plenty of water!!
2) Wash you tooth day&nite!
3) wash the "HERB" for like 2nights n u will b cure :] if not, at least u will feel betta.. cuz its instant results tats y i <3 iT!!
*remember to wash only!! NO consuming!!
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*remember to pluck out the whole HERB meaning wif the roots!
jux pluck BIG N Strong ONES wif mani yellow/brown beads like ones!
and take hm wash clean ..scrub little if necessary...
boil it~!*not too much water! THen wash n split all out..repeat 2-3times...lastly wash mouth wif tap water n its Bed time ^^y opps n do it onli before u sleep..
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Answer 6

they make special tooth pastes for that but if you want a second opinion go to
1. www.allexperts.com
2. click on the Health
3. Click Dentistry
4. Click Dentistry
5. Select a doctor from the list.
6. By entering simple information you can email this doctor
7. Your doctor will respond within 3 days(most will answer sooner)

Hope this helps
p.s. there are short profiles of each doctor i suggest reading them to pick the right doctor for you.

Answer 7

you should see a dentist fast because ive known people who have gotten something similar to that and its gotten to the point to where the sensitivity isnt going away.

and everytime they eat or drink their teeth make it hard for them so i suggest you get some help fast.

Answer 8

get that tooth paste for sensitive teeth it really does work ive used it

Answer 9

I have the same problem, but on both sides of my mouth! I have been going to the dentist and had root canals on all my teeth, but those didn't work either! I went to 3 different dentists for opinions and check ups, but none had answers. If you get a good answer let me know PLEASE!!!

Answer 10

It's ok. I used to have really sensitive teeth.
you should use CREST PRO-HEALTH.
It will definitely help you!