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Budget Friendly Options for Treating Sensitive Teeth

Jan 29th, 2025

Having sensitive teeth can be a real bummer. In addition to preventing you from eating the foods you love, the experience can also be painful. While it may sound pricey to treat sensitive teeth, there are a few simple things you can do to help relieve any pain and discomfort you may be having.

Change Your Toothpaste

Certain toothpastes can be tough on those with sensitive teeth. Try switching to a sensitivity toothpaste, which is formulated to be gentler on the teeth. Changing to a less abrasive toothpaste can help to relieve your pain and prevent further sensitivity.

Change Your Brushing Habits

Brushing your teeth too hard can damage enamel and cause sensitivity to your teeth. Try brushing gently with a soft-bristled brush to help relieve the pain you feel when you brush. By using less pressure you are saving yourself from wearing away at enamel and exposing sensitive nerves in your teeth.

Change Your Diet

Avoiding foods with a high acidity, such as citrus fruits, pickles, and tomatoes, can relieve sensitivity. The high levels of acid destroy enamel and cause pain. Even drinks, such as wine, can wear away at enamel. Instead of totally cutting these foods from your diet, try to eat them with foods that will neutralize the acid and promote saliva such as cheese.

If your sensitivity is severe, talk to your dentist about other things you can do to relieve pain.

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Here at Paul Mathew, D.D.S. we work diligently to protect our patients' privacy. Requesting an appointment via our Internet portal is considered part of what the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has identified as electronically protected healthcare information or ePHI. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, there are people or entities that may attempt to intercept the data you transmit to us. By checking the "I agree" box, and electronically making an appointment request, you acknowledge that you are making an appointment over the internet and that Paul Mathew, D.D.S. will keep this information confidential but cannot guarantee that others, outside of our practice, may illegally intercept this communication. By accepting these terms and conditions and sending this request via our Internet portal, you accept the inherent risk(s) associated with making this request for an appointment. If you do not accept the terms and conditions, you are always welcome to contact our office via telephone to schedule your appointment.

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