{"id":3523,"date":"2021-06-14T19:58:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T19:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/?p=3523"},"modified":"2024-03-07T01:23:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T01:23:14","slug":"sensitive-teeth-getting-to-the-root-of-the-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/dental-blog\/sensitive-teeth-getting-to-the-root-of-the-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensitive Teeth: Getting to the Root of the Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn everything you need to know about teeth sensitivity: what causes it, symptoms, treatments, and home remedies<\/span><\/h2>\n

Would you believe us if we told you that enough Americans struggle with sensitive teeth to match the entire population of California?<\/span><\/p>\n

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That\u2019s around <\/span>forty million<\/b> people, which works out to about 12% of the entire US population.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Believe it or not, those were the numbers reported by the Academy of General Dentistry back in 2012.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With statistics like that, there\u2019s a good chance that either you or someone you know is dealing with this dental health issue right now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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But what causes teeth sensitivity? How can you identify it? And what can you do about it?<\/span><\/p>\n

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In today\u2019s article, we\u2019ll be diving into each of these questions and providing you with the knowledge and solutions you need to do what\u2019s best for your smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tooth Sensitivity Symptoms to Look Out for<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you start to feel discomfort in your mouth, it can set your mind off on a rollercoaster of worries and assumptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To help you determine if what you\u2019re feeling is teeth sensitivity, there are a few telltale signs to watch out for.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you feel discomfort or sensitivity when:<\/span><\/p>\n