Tooth sensitivity is the most frequent in summer oral problem

-The increase in the consumption of cold drinks during these months enhance the appearance of this condition

-treatments, although simple, must be supervised by a professional to achieve their maximum effectiveness and reduce the symptoms

Madrid, August 2012.- with the arrival of the summer there is a notable increase in the consumption of food and cold drinks. This entails an increase in the occurrence of tooth sensitivity, a fairly common discomfort that manifests itself as a nasty, often painful sensation before certain thermal stimuli and the consumption of certain foods.

The only manifestation of tooth sensitivity is pain, which, in some cases, may be located in one or several teeth in a very concrete way. In this condition there are degrees, as States Dr. Alejandro Lobo, Milenium Sanitas, Dental clinics dental must be taken into account that each patient has different pain threshold and feel way subjective tooth sensitivity, making it impossible to establish this pathology degrees ”.

In what refers to his appearance, Dr. Lobo says that may be due both to mechanical tooth or gum wear and wear by acid erosion of the tooth. This wear, usually at the level of the dental neck, makes us lose the protection afforded by the enamel and gingiva exposing the dentin and, at times, own the tooth root ”

in the appearance of tooth sensitivity, noticeably affect oral hygiene habits. Is essential to good oral hygiene, but overly aggressive brushing can favour the appearance of tooth sensitivity, so it is advisable to perform a proper brushing technique which do not damage nor the enamel of the tooth or the gum.

To prevent the occurrence of this disease, also should avoid or reduce the consumption of cold or acidic substances. Also, is recommended specific products such as toothpastes, mouthwashes or topical gels tooth sensitivity ”, says Dr. Alejandro Lobo.

Accessible treatments, but with health guarantee

There are a variety of treatments for tooth sensitivity which vary depending on the patient. They range from products that we buy in pharmacies or supermarkets, to those that are applied in the dental office in the hands of a qualified professional. These products differ in the percentage of chemical composition (potassium nitrate and fluoride) and it shouldn’t be the dentist to decide what treatment to use depending on the case.

In the most frequent cases, where tooth sensitivity is moderate and there has been significant damage to the tooth or gums, the effects of the treatment begin to collected in 10 to 15 days of its beginning.

Either way, the cases in which tooth sensitivity leads to one bigger problem and require surgery may not be typical. In cases where severe gingival retraction occurs, may be the use of surgery mucogingival with grafts of gingiva. This is not a simple technique, requires a prior study and must be performed by a periodontist ”. For this reason, is essential that, before undergoing any treatment, those who suffer from tooth sensitivity consult with a qualified professional ”, says Dr. Alexander Wolf.