Teeth Sensitivity
If hot, cold, sweet or very acidic foods and drinks, or breathing in cold air, makes your teeth painful, then you may have tooth sensitivity.
Tooth Sensitivity Major Symptoms
✧ Leaking Restorations (Fillings, Crowns etc).
✧ Tooth Decay
✧ Exposed Tooth Roots caused by gum disease or tooth abrasion.
✧ Erosion caused by acid food/drinks.
✧ Grinding/clenching.
✧ A combination of the causes above.
In the cases where the cause is either leaking restorations or decay then treatment is normally required. In the case of exposed roots, the treatment involves correcting whatever is causing the problem: Toothbrushing or poor oral hygiene.
If the pain persists then either special toothpaste or a Sealant may be required.
Competitive Prices
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Examination £25
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tooth sensitivity therapy poa
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Small Digital Bite-wing £9 each
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small digital periapical £9 each
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large digital panoral OPG £35
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one side large digital panoral £25
Treatments for Tooth Sensitivity
We are seeing a rising incidence of tooth sensitivity in Cambridge.
Most sensitivity can be eliminated by simply restoring decayed teeth and replacing leaking restorations.
In some more cases, this may involve Root Canal treatment or even extractions.
But briefly, they usually involved covering the exposed roots with fluoride, which is best done by special toothpaste.
In other cases, it may involve coating the exposed roots with protective coverings, which are normally Bonded Composite Restorations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tooth sensitivity can fluctuate depending on diet, stress, brushing habits, or recent dental treatment. Acidic foods, cold weather, or teeth grinding can temporarily worsen symptoms even when there is no new dental damage.
Yes. Sensitivity is often more noticeable in the morning or late at night, particularly if you grind your teeth during sleep or consume acidic foods and drinks during the day that weaken enamel.
Yes. Sensitivity after fillings, crowns, whitening, or hygiene treatments is common and usually temporary. It typically settles within a few days to weeks as the tooth adapts.
You should book an appointment if sensitivity is persistent, worsening, affecting one specific tooth, or accompanied by pain when biting. These symptoms may indicate an underlying issue that requires professional treatment.
Yes. Alongside Cambridge Dental Hub, we also provide high-quality dental care at our sister practices:
Milton Keynes Dental Hub
Peterborough Dental Hub
Wycombe Dental Hub
Northampton Dental Hub