Sometimes one or a couple teeth will become sensitive to heat or cold. It usually hurts and is very uncomfortable when you eat or drink when this happens. It can last for days or just hours.
Some causes of this are getting your braces on. Your teeth will be extremely sensitive when you get your braces on. Another is if you slack on wearing your retainer and then wear it one night this can cause your teeth to become sensitive. Also eating really hot then really cold foods in succession can also do this. Sometimes if a previous filling has eroded away or if the roots of your teeth are exposed from unhealthy teeth, this can also be a reason.
Here are a couple things to do to minimize the pain:
1. Do not grind your teeth!
2. Try using special toothpaste designed to desensitize your teeth.
3. Go to the dentist to have your old fillings checked and get new ones if necessary
Sensitive teeth are very painful and chances are you have had them at some point. Hopefully this helps to take away the confusion.
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