What is sensitive mouth?

Sensitive mouth is when more than 4-5 teeth suddenly feel sensitive on eating anything hot or cold or sweet. Sensitive mouth is when your teeth look flat and worn off with some surface irregularities and micro pores on your teeth.

Majority of your teeth may be worn off either due to repeated friction between your teeth, erosion or due to aggressive brushing (brushing too hard).
Sensitivity usually occurs when the enamel of your tooth is worn off exposing the inner sensitive layer called dentin. Consuming anything cold/ hot, sweet/ sour can act as stimulus at this point can cause extreme sensitivity in your tooth.

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Key facts on dry mouth

Tooth sensitivity is usually a result of dentin exposure

One in eight people suffer from severe teeth sensitivity

Scrubbing lemon on your teeth can worsen teeth sensitivity

Yellow teeth could be a sign for teeth sensitivity in the future

There are many treatments available for sensitive mouth

What causes sensitive mouth?

Many of your habits can cause sensitive mouth.

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Habits

Brushing too hard or aggressively
Attrition (wearing of teeth)-
Tooth erosion (due to acidic contents in the juices and drinks)
Bruxism (grinding of teeth)
Teeth clenching
Excess consumption of acidic drinks and juices
Frequent unsupervised teeth whitening

Medical Conditions

Sever acidity (acid reflux/ GERD)
Receded gums
Chipped or broken tooth
After teeth cleaning and polishing treatment
Gum infections and natural shrinking of gums

Hereditary

Sensitive teeth may run in families due to the quality and hardness of enamel layer.

Key facts on sensitive mouth

Common signs and symptoms

Sensitivity pain that resolves after eating hot/cold foods and beverages
Cannot hold slightly cold water in your mouth for more than 30 seconds
Unpleasant reactions to hot foods and drinks.
Extreme sensitivity and discomfort while having acidic/ alcoholic beverages
Cold weather sensitivity
Pain during brushing or flossing
Flat and worn off teeth
Yellow teeth
Flat and thin enamel layer on your front teeth
Flattening of chewing surfaces of teeth that are behind
Receded gums and exposed roots of teeth

Consequences / long term impact if not addressed in time

Thin enamel layer of teeth
Sensitivity can get worse
May be more prone to yellow teeth
You will not be able to enjoy your favorite food items
Cavities can attack your teeth much faster

Prone to which oral diseases

Tooth cavities
Yellowing of teeth
Wasting of teeth

Prone to which overall diseases

Tooth cavities
Yellowing of teeth
Wasting of teeth

At-home care (Habits)

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Dos

Use less brushing pressure to brush your teeth.
Be gentle and use the right brushing strokes to brush your teeth.
Use a toothpaste that contains Anti- sensitivity agents blocking the nerves that carry sensitivity signals.
Dilute high concentrated acidic beverages before consumption
Limit the intake of aerated (soda) drinks. Preferably use a straw for the same

Don’ts

Avoid brushing too hard.
Avoid excess consumption of citric juice and alcoholic drinks.
Avoid using alcoholic mouthwashes to rinse your teeth
Avoid food colouring agents in your food as you could be more prone to teeth staining

Composition of Oral Care products required

Toothpaste – Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate toothpastes that have less abrasive agents.
Toothbrush- Ultra soft bristle toothbrush to prevent damage to tooth enamel.
Mouthwash- Non alcoholic Sodium fluoride mouthwash to prevent early tooth cavities.
Floss – Wax coated dental tape floss
Tongue cleaner – U-shaped / silicon tongue cleaner

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Treatment in the clinic (Hygiene & Corrective Treatments)

Fillings for attrited and worn off teeth
Laser treatments for sensitive teeth
Night guards for teeth grinding and clenching
Cap/ Crown placement for severely worn off teeth
Fluoride treatments to make your enamel cavity-resistant

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Vantej

Toothpaste

Description

Calcium sodium phosphosilicate (CSPS) is a bioactive glass material that alleviates dentin hypersensitivity and is postulated to confer remineralization of caries lesions

Suitable for all types of teeth, especially sensitive teeth
Instant relief from pain and sensitivity
Foaming non-fluoridated toothpaste
Helps to prevent dental caries
Helps to strengthen the teeth enamel
Helps in the removal of plaque, debris, and surface stains

Composition

Glycerin, Peg 400, Silica, Calcium Sodium Phosposilicate, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Titanium Dioxide, Flavoring Agents, Carbomer, Potassium Acesulfame

Senquel AD

Mouthwash

Description

Senquel-AD Mouth Wash 200 ml consists of two medicines, namely: Potassium nitrate and Sodium fluoride. Potassium nitrate is used to reduce pain from sensitive teeth. Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to tooth decay and for bacteria which are responsible for the cavities, and it also helps to strengthen the teeth enamel.

Composition

Potassium nitrate - 3%
Sodium fluoride - 0.2%

Thermoseal

Floss

Description

This is a mint flavoured flat ribbon like thread to effectively clean the plaque and food debris from areas between your teeth. This floss easily glides between your teeth and prevents spacing between two teeth. The waxed coating on the floss polishes and smoothens the surfaces between your teeth. This prevents plaque from adhering to the teeth surfaces between two teeth.

Ultrasoft

Toothbrush

Description

Ultra Soft bristle toothbrush to protect your enamel from getting eroded.
To avoid gum tearing while brushing.
Efficiently remove plaque from your teeth.
Remove plaque and bacteria on teeth and around the gumline.

Gubb Silicon

Tongue Cleaner

Description

Tongue cleaner is a must have for oral hygiene and fresh breath. This soft and gentle rubber scrapper with flexible scrape lining is designed for strong and comfortable cleaning action. Removes germs and bacterial plaque and prevents white coating on your tongue (food buildup or infections). Non-slip rubber grip for better control enables easy back and forth cleaning. This tongue cleaner has long handle to reach to extreme back of tongue. Ideal for daily use. Rinse well after cleaning.
Silicon rubber tongue cleaner also has a anti- gag reflex for people more prone to gagging while cleaning their tongue.

Use at least once a day or after eating.

Birdsong

Oil pulling

Description

Flavours:

Citrus- Lemon Oil,Coconut oil, clove oil and orange oil

Vanilla and Cinnamon- Vanilla extract, Coconut oil, Clove oil & Cinnamon oil.

Mint- Peppermint oil, Coconut oil & Clove oil.

- Made with Virgin, cold pressed coconut oil which helps to eliminate the toxin buildup, detoxifying your mouth and body.
- Strengthens the gums and improves immunity.
- Removes plaque build up and bad breath causing oral bacteria .
- Available in vanilla citrus, and mint flavour

Composition

Citrus- Lemon Oil,Coconut oil, clove oil and orange oil

Vanilla and Cinnamon- Vanilla extract, Coconut oil, Clove oil & Cinnamon oil.

Mint- Peppermint oil, Coconut oil & Clove oil.