{"id":165,"date":"2018-11-04T19:20:53","date_gmt":"2018-11-04T19:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2019-02-04T19:23:33","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T19:23:33","slug":"are-you-experiencing-tooth-pain-heres-how-it-can-be-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/04\/are-you-experiencing-tooth-pain-heres-how-it-can-be-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Experiencing Tooth Pain? Here\u2019s How It Can be Treated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tooth sensitivity (also called dentin sensitivity) refers to\nthe pain you feel when a tooth is exposed to extreme temperatures, sweet or\nacidic foods and beverages, or breathing in cold air. The sharp sensations can\nbe unsettling, but thankfully, there is help available for you. Read on to learn\nwhat causes tooth pain, the ways to prevent it and how it can be treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Enamel Wear Leads to Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To gain an understanding of sensitivity, let\u2019s first review\nthe anatomy of the tooth. The outer layer, called the enamel, is comprised of\nthe hardest material in the body. This is a necessary feature because this\nportion of the tooth has the job of protecting the more sensitive areas from\nbeing damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because there are no nerves in the enamel, it isn\u2019t able to detect\nsensations of pain. However, if this layer becomes worn, the more sensitive\ndentin that lies beneath it, can be subject to sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum Disease and Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another possible contributor to tooth pain is gum disease,\nwhich is the result of bacteria accumulating over time, which can lead to the\nrecession of the gums. As a result, the roots of the teeth can be left exposed\nto the foods and beverages you consume, along with being affected by the\noutside elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the rest of the tooth, the root is not covered by enamel.\nInstead, its protective layer consists of a material called cementum. If this portion\nof the tooth becomes worn, the dentin is left exposed, which can trigger pain\nsensations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Causes of Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the common reasons that a tooth can be compromised\nand more vulnerable to pain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n