Treatment for sensitive teeth
sensitive teeth treatment · tooth sensitivity · desensitizing treatment · fluoride varnish
The dentist coats the sensitive spots on your teeth with a protective layer. Your teeth then react less to cold, sour, and sweet.
When your teeth ache from cold, hot, sweet, or brushing.
⏱ Duration: usually 15 to 40 minutes; the effect is often felt right away or after a few sessions
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Teeth. Brush your teeth with a soft brush before the visit.
- Notice. Notice what exactly causes the pain. It will help your dentist.
What to bring
- Your ID
- The name of your toothpaste
How it goes
- The dentist checks your teeth and finds the sensitive spots
- Sometimes plaque is removed
- The teeth are dried
- A protective coating goes on the sensitive spots
- Sometimes an exposed tooth root is covered with a filling
- The dentist recommends a toothpaste and home care
What you'll feel
- Usually painless
- The air jet may sting a sensitive tooth
Afterwards
- Do not eat or drink for as long as your dentist says, usually 30 to 60 minutes
- Use a soft brush and the toothpaste your dentist recommends
- Sometimes the treatment needs to be repeated
Contact a doctor straight away if
- A tooth hurts on its own, at night, or long after something cold: see your dentist. It may be more than sensitivity
Common questions
Why have my teeth become sensitive?
Often because of worn enamel or an exposed tooth root. Your dentist will find the cause.
Does special toothpaste help?
It often helps if you use it regularly. Your dentist can suggest one.