What does tooth sensitivity mean?
It is a sudden reaction in the tooth when stimuli such as hot, cold, sweet, sour are eaten or drunk. The pain is sharp, sudden and deep. In such patients, normal care of the teeth cannot be performed due to sensitivity, which causes gingival recession. More gingival recession causes more sensitivity.
Which teeth can be seen?
It is especially common in the incisors and premolars.
What causes tooth sensitivity?
Hard and traumatic brushing
Gum disease
Broken teeth
Teeth clenching
Intense plaque accumulation
What can be done in the treatment?
While sensitivity was treated with fluorine-containing or bonding preparations, laser is now used as a more effective treatment method. As a result of laser applications, the treatment time is considerably shorter compared to the old techniques