Sep 18 2011
Can you say that three times quickly? Desensitizing sensitive teeth is often a sensitive issue for many people. Not being able to eat anything that is hot or cold can put a dampener on most meals, and even affect your social outings. Can sensitive teeth be desensitized? Sometimes, yes. There are products on the market [...]
May 07 2010
When you go buying the toothpaste or other dental care products, you will come across things that say ‘for sensitive teeth.’ Do you know what sensitive teeth are? Are your teeth sensitive? Not sure? Do your teeth feel numb and uncomfortable when you put ice cream or hot coffee in your mouth? Do they feel [...]
Mar 27 2010
If an occasional toothache bothers you, imagine the plight of people with sensitive teeth. They need to pay more attention to their dental health. What exactly is tooth sensitivity? Well, it refers to the discomfort experienced on the teeth because of extreme weather or cold and hot food. The discomfort may also arise from eating [...]
Dec 19 2009
Teeth sensitivity simply refers to the discomfort one experiences when his/her teeth are exposed to very hot and cold food or to sweets. Sometimes, people with sensitive teeth may feel a certain discomfort even on touching their teeth.
There are two types of sensitivity. The first one is called dentinal sensitivity and the other one is [...]
Aug 01 2009
Imagine putting a spoonful of your favorite ice-cream in your mouth and screaming in pain. If you have sensitive teeth, you know what I am talking about. What exactly is teeth sensitivity? It refers to the uneasiness one experiences when the teeth are exposed to very hot and cold food or to sweets. Sometimes, people [...]
Jul 12 2009
Walk into any supermarket and try picking up a toothpaste in one shot. If you are not loyal to one brand or one flavor, you may spend 10-15 minutes looking for the right one. The number and variety of toothpastes available in the market can puzzle anyone. Let us look at what the oral care [...]
Jul 06 2009
When it comes to teeth maintenance, toothpastes aren’t just toothpastes. They are created to do a job depending on the state of your teeth. However, at the risk of contradicting myself, toothpastes generally are just toothpastes. Let me explain.
For the majority of people, the best toothpaste for you is the one you are most comfortable [...]
Dec 13 2008
Earlier this month, we started a series on ‘Teeth Problems’. You can access the earlier three posts of the series through the following links:
Teeth Problems (1): Stained Teeth
Teeth Problems (2): Bad breath
Teeth Problems (3): Chipped Teeth
Continuing with the series, we will discuss the problem of sensitive teeth today.
What is sensitivity of teeth?
Sensitivity of teeth refers [...]