Why do my teeth hurt when eating cold or hot foods?
Sensitivity to temperature could be due to worn enamel, cavities, gum recession, or recent dental work.
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Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
It’s a painful condition that can occur after a tooth extraction when a blood clot doesn’t form or is lost, exposing the bone.
You can consume fruit juices with porcelain veneers, but be mindful of their acidic content and maintain good oral hygiene to prevent enamel erosion.
Possible causes include gum disease, infections, hormonal changes, poor oral hygiene, tobacco use, malnutrition, or certain medications.
Through visual examination, palpation, potentially followed by tests like biopsies, X-rays, or other imaging techniques.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to address minor chips on the biting edge of a tooth, restoring its appearance.
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.