Sensitive Teeth?

Question

For the past few weeks, my teeth have almost killed me every time I've drunken something cooler than body temperature, and everytime I've eaten something sweet, e.g. chocolate. It only seems to be affecting the middle molars - on either side.

I've never had any dental problems before, and have never even needed a filling.

My family and I are on a pretty tight budget at the moment, and really cant afford to go to the dentist for a check-up - as dentitsts are rather expensive here in Australia, and not covered by Medicare.

If you have any suggestions on what may be causing the problem and/or how to fix it, please let me know... Thanks.

Answer 1

Go get a tube of Sensodyne toothpaste, and use that to brush with instead of your regular stuff. THe longer you use it, the more it helps (seriously).

Answer 2

Sometimes a sinus infection can radiate to the teeth. Usually, if you have sensitivity to cold/hot or sweets; it's indicative of a cavity. However, it seems hard to believe you have cavities on both sides of your mouth all at once. Do your gums ever bleed when you brush? You could have aggravated your gums.

In the US, we have special toothpastes for sensitive teeth that work pretty well. Here they're called Sensodyne and Biotene. I also might gargle with warm water mixed with salt Maybe you can ask a pharmacist.

Hope you feel better.

Answer 3

I don't know what causes it, but I've been experiencing pain in my middles molars for the past few weeks, also. I blame it on the seasons changing and the temperature changing. I get this pain when Spring turns to Summer, and this is the first time I've gotten it when Fall turns to Winter. I get the pain just from breathing and the air moving over my teeth. It drives me crazy. It makes me feel like I have many cavities, but I don't think I do. I've had cavities before and they never hurt.

Answer 4

Sensitive teeth can be caused by a number of things. The first thing I can think of is cavities, especially since you're experiencing it in your molars. I have also heard that whitening products can cause tooth sensitivity. Either way, you probably need to go get some x-rays to make sure it's not cavities. In the meantime, you can go pick up some toothpaste like Sensodyne.