{"id":139,"date":"2020-04-02T18:12:32","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T18:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2020-04-02T18:12:33","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T18:12:33","slug":"sensitive-tooth-heres-when-you-should-see-your-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/sensitive-tooth-heres-when-you-should-see-your-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensitive Tooth? Here\u2019s When You Should See Your Dentist!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101350708__1536959084_49151-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with hand on her cheek due to tooth sensitivity\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101350708__1536959084_49151-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101350708__1536959084_49151-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101350708__1536959084_49151.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With millions of Americans being affected by tooth\nsensitivity, how do you know if yours is a real cause for concern? Some\nsensitivity can be a sign of needing an appointment with your emergency dentist\nin Springfield, while other discomfort is completely normal. Dental offices are\nclosed due to the outbreak of Covid-19, but they\u2019re still treating emergencies.\nThat said, it\u2019s more important than ever to understand when an emergency visit\nis necessary, and when you should leave professional services to those who need\nit most. Keep reading to learn more about your tooth sensitivity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Teeth Sensitivity Normal? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s estimated that 1 in 8 people have sensitive teeth. If\nyou\u2019re one of them, you probably feel some sort of discomfort when you eat or\ndrink very hot or cold beverages. When you take a bite of ice cream, is there\ntingling or sensitivity? This can occur for numerous reasons like receding gums\nthat expose your tooth roots, worn down tooth enamel from grinding, and more.\nWhile this sensitivity doesn\u2019t require an emergency visit, there are some steps\nyou can take to minimize discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Help with Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of your favorite foods are probably hot and cold items,\nso you can\u2019t just avoid them. Thankfully, there are some ways you can help with\nyour tooth sensitivity. Primarily, you can switch to a desensitizing toothpaste\nthat helps block this sensation. You can also get fluoride treatment and try to\nintake more fluoride by drinking tap water. This is a naturally occurring\nmineral that can actually strengthen your teeth. Lastly, for those with\nreceding gums, you may need a gum graft as a sustainable solution for\nprotecting your tooth roots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Visit Your Emergency Dentist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While tooth sensitivity can be normal, other times it can\ntip off a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/emergency-dental-care.html\">dental\nemergency.<\/a> In fact, sensitivity can often be the first sign of an\ninfection. Also called toothaches, infection that occur inside the tooth can be\nincredibly painful, requiring an immediate emergency visit. The sooner you can see\nyour dentist, the higher your chances are of saving your tooth. Your dentist in\nSpringfield, MO will need to provide root canal therapy to remove the infected\ntissue while keeping the rest of your tooth intact. This prevents infection\nfrom spreading to your jawbone and other teeth, protecting your smile from\ntooth loss in the process. Without seeing your emergency dentist, your tooth\nsensitivity could easily turn into a much more extensive and expensive issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember this information if you or a loved one ever\nexperiences tooth sensitivity. If you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to\ncontact your dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Scott Olson has closed his doors in compliance with\nSpringfield\u2019s efforts to control the Covid-19 outbreak, but he is still here to\nhelp with dental emergencies like toothaches. If you have any concerns or\nquestions about your smile, he can be reached through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by\nphone at &nbsp;(417) 823-4900. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With millions of Americans being affected by tooth sensitivity, how do you know if yours is a real cause for concern? 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