Do You Suffer from Sensitive Teeth?
Do you get twinges when you eat or drink certain foods? Is this a daily problem or perhaps just an occasional annoyance? You may have "dentine hypersensitivity", another name for sensitive teeth.
Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that can develop over time, typically as a result of gum recession or enamel wear.1,2
Read on to find out more about sensitivity.
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²Smith R G. Gingival recession Reappraisal of an enigmatic condition and a new index for monitoring. J Clin Periodontol.1997; 24: 201-205.
