{"id":1587,"date":"2015-02-02T05:09:43","date_gmt":"2015-02-02T05:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentalassociatesofdelaware.com\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:46:28","slug":"sensitive-teeth-let-us-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalassociatesofdelaware.com\/blog\/sensitive-teeth-let-us-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensitive Teeth? Let Us Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having sensitive teeth is more common than people think! At least one in seven adults suffer from this painful sensation. Do you have sensitive teeth? Learn a little about teeth sensitivity below, what causes it and some treatments that can address this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

About Sensitive Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having dentin hypersensitivity, commonly known as \u201csensitive teeth,\u201d is a pain that people experience when they eat drink or touch their teeth. This sharp and sudden pain can shoot deep into a tooth\u2019s nerve ending and affect one or more teeth. This pain is typically caused by enamel loss, exposure of a tooth\u2019s root surface or changes in dental pulp. Why does this pain occur? Continue reading to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Sensitive Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over time, your tooth\u2019s enamel can get thin, providing less protection for the tooth and exposing the dentin. The dentin has large numbers of pores that run from the outside of the tooth to the nerve in the center. Cold air and hot or cold beverages can cause sharp pains to the nerve endings. Sensitive teeth can also be caused due to a number of other things including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n