Why do my teeth hurt when touched by cold temperatures?!
Question:
Why do my teeth hurt when touched by cold temperatures?
This is the first few months i've had this problem, I've also recently gotten a few fillings. Items such as refridgerated drinks, cold faucet water, and icecream make my teeth hurt it is almost unbearable. When drinking cold fluids I have to use a straw or take really really small sips. Is there a way I could fix this?
Answers:
It's perfectly normal, you just have teeth that are more sensative. If you eat acidic foods, (lemons, citrus, etc.) you'll notice that gets worse. That's because the citric acid eats away at your tooth enamel, and exposes the more sensative part of your teeth. Try sensodyne toothpaste, and keep seeing your dentist bi-annually. That sensativity CAN mean a cavity if you haven't been to the dentist in a while.