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Orthodontics
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Cosmetic Dentistry
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Emergency Care
  • Abscesses and infections
  • Chipped or broken teeth
  • Tooth ache
  • Nervous patients
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  • Lost crowns, veneers or fillings
  • Gum Disease
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          • About Us
          • Treatments
          • Homecare Tips
          • Finance Options
          • Contact Us
          • Root Canals
          • Examinations and x-rays
          • Dental Hygienists
          • Teeth Whitening
          • Porcelain Crowns
          • Dental Bridges
          • Veneers
          • Wisdom Teeth
          • Tooth Extractions
          • Free Dental Care for Teenagers
          • Fillings
          • Mouth Guards
          • Oral Cancer Screening
          • Orthodontics for Kids
          • The Process - what you need to know
          • Types of braces
          • Orthodontics for adults
          • Invisalign
          • Invisalign Teen
          • Braces Care
          • Orthodontic FAQ
          • All-on-4™
          • FAQs
          • Fees and Offers
          • Smile Makeovers
          • Tooth Whitening
          • Gum Lift
          • Invisalign
          • Crowns
          • Veneers
          • Abscesses and infections
          • Chipped or broken teeth
          • Tooth ache
          • Nervous patients
          • Wisdom Teeth
          • Lost crowns, veneers or fillings
          • Gum Disease
          • Bad Breath
          • Bleeding Gums
          • Tooth Sensitivity
          • Sports Injury or Trauma
          • Broken dentures or partials
          • Dry Mouth
          Dentures
          High-Tech Dentistry
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          Tooth Sensitivity

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          • Tooth ache
          • Tooth Sensitivity
          • Nervous patients
          • Sports Injury or Trauma
          • Wisdom Teeth
          • Lost crowns, veneers or fillings
          • Abscesses and infections
          • Bad Breath
          • Bleeding Gums
          • Broken dentures or partials
          • Chipped or broken teeth
          • Dry Mouth
          • Gum Disease
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          Tooth sensitivity can affect people of all ages. It is usually a sharp, shooting pain triggered by eating or drinking something hot or cold, but sometimes cold air or tooth brushing can trigger it. It ranges from being mildly discomforting to outright painful.

          Tooth sensitivity occurs when the protective enamel on your teeth away or when your gums recede down. This can be caused by:

          • Brushing your teeth too hard and/or using a medium or hard-bristled toothbrush
          • Enjoying highly acidic food or beverages like citrus food and drinks, wine, sports and carbonated drinks which can all erode the outer layer of tooth enamel
          • Tooth decay, worn fillings, cavities or broken teeth which expose the dentin of your tooth
          • Gum disease and receding gums that expose the root surface
          • Tooth wear caused by grinding or clenching your teeth

          If you are suffering from tooth sensitivity we recommend seeing your dentist in the first instance so they can assess your teeth and gums and diagnose what might be causing it. Since there are many causes, it’s important to work it out before deciding the best course of action.

          Your dentist will recommend a tooth brush and any particular tooth pastes or products that will help. This may include a soft-bristled toothbrush, an electric toothbrush with a pressure sensor, or even a product like Tooth Mousse.

          If grinding or clenching your teeth is a problem, your dentist can help make a custom-made nightguard to wear at night to protect your teeth from wearing down further. Nightguards, or splints, are thinner and more comfortable than sports guards and most people get used to them pretty quickly.

          It is also important to think about your diet and reduce foods and beverages which may be contributing, especially those that are sugary and acidic.

          Dentalcare West
          182 West Coast Road, Glen Eden, Auckland
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