Does eating ice cream or drinking cause you pain? If so you may have tooth sensitivity caused by a number of issues, most of which are easily solved.

One of the worst things to experience is a sharp tooth pain whenever you eat your favorite food or sip on your go-to beverage. This is commonly caused by tooth sensitivity, typically caused by enamel erosion, small cracks or cavities. This problem is commonly solved by simply changing your daily regimen up a little, but may on the rare occasion require a bit more of a complex solution. Since most teeth sensitivities can be solved at home, we have decided to gather the top ways to reduce or even completely get rid of this large annoyance. 

Top Five Ways To Reduce Tooth Sensitivity 

1: Desensitizing Toothpaste

This type of toothpaste was designed to stop up the tiny holes in your teeth which may transfer whatever is causing the pain to the root of your tooth. When these holes are stopped up, your root is less likely to be exposed to the assailant. These types of toothpaste are widely available, and they work well for many people.

2: Root Canal

Root Canals are a process that treats the tooth canal, particularly those that may be infected, ultra sensitive or if it is at risk of becoming ineffective. You will be able to keep your tooth, plus be able to enjoy your food and beverage without any further shooting pain. The recovery process is usually not too long either.

3: Gum Graft

This is a minor procedure that removes a small part of the gum in an area of the mouth that can afford to lose it, at which point the dentist will place it near the exposed nerve or sensitive part of the tooth, especially if you have a receding gum line near a particular tooth. Plus, the gum typically heals quickly after the procedure, which means you can go back to enjoying your favorite foods and drinks in no time.

4: Filling

Cavities are holes on a tooth that are caused by tooth erosion, and commonly expose the nerve beneath. Even if the nerve is not yet exposed, this can cause excruciating pain. This can be solved with a simple permanent filling in the tooth, which will fill in the cavity and leave you with a near perfectly healthy tooth. These usually heal after a few days, and usually aren’t noticeable without looking directly at it.

5: Fluoride

Fluoride helps by strengthening the tooth enamel and reduces exterior sensitivity. Next time you talk to your dentist, ask him about this and if it would be a good solution for you. This is typically applied multiple times over an extended period, and shouldn’t take long before you start experiencing positive results.

A Final Note

Brushing two to three times each day is crucial to maintaining good dental health; as this helps to remove plaque and food buildup, along with any bacteria within the mouth and in between the teeth that could lead to tooth erosion, disease and more. Make sure you floss daily and choose a good mouthwash too, as these help to remove plaque buildup that the toothbrush cannot reach.