{"id":345,"date":"2010-09-15T22:01:45","date_gmt":"2010-09-15T22:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peterpatedds.com\/?p=345"},"modified":"2010-09-15T22:01:45","modified_gmt":"2010-09-15T22:01:45","slug":"yeeeowch-do-you-suffer-from-tooth-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/yeeeowch-do-you-suffer-from-tooth-sensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"YEEEOWCH! Do You Suffer from Tooth Sensitivity?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Do you say no to sundaes? Do you wait for your soup to stop steaming? Is sugar painfully sweet? If your teeth ache with temperature fluctuations or sour and sweet tastes, you probably have sensitive teeth. The consequences of this touchy condition can range from a dull ache to sharp, shooting pains.<\/p>\n

Teeth grinding, gum recession, gum disease, tooth decay at the gum line, cracks, chips, and plaque buildup can make teeth sensitive. Years of brushing too hard, consuming high-acid foods and drinks, \u201cthin tooth enamel,\u201d or using certain mouthwashes or toothpastes can also contribute to your sensitivity. If your sensitivity is a result of recent dental work, it may go away as quickly as it developed.<\/p>\n

Is there hope that you\u2019ll ever enjoy a brisk winter walk or a glass of refreshing iced tea without wincing when the cold hits your teeth?<\/p>\n

YES!<\/p>\n

As with most dental conditions, the first line of defense is good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day and floss at least once a day. Make your appointments with Dr. Pate<\/a> for checkups and cleanings every six months (or as often as recommended). Switching to a soft-bristled toothbrush, using desensitizing toothpaste, and reducing the amount of acidic foods and drinks you ingest (colas, citrus, sports drinks, coffee, wine, etc.) are great first steps you can take at home.<\/p>\n

If you clench and grind<\/a> your teeth, stop. Just kidding! \u00a0Grinding is sometimes completely subconscious and you can\u2019t help yourself!\u00a0 Try these steps during the day to be sure that your teeth are not clenched together:\u00a0 pay attention to your teeth while driving, or while concentrating on your computer, or while you are on the phone.\u00a0 Use your tongue to keep your teeth separated if necessary.\u00a0 We can help you with your nighttime grinding.\u00a0 Ask Dr. Pate for a night guard, wear it diligently, and your teeth grinding will be controlled\u2026and your sensitivity may end! You can also consult with Dr. Pate about bonding and fluoride varnish <\/a>to reduce tooth pain.<\/p>\n

Call Dentistry in Buckhead today<\/a>, and Dr. Pate will help you determine the right treatment to reduce your tooth sensitivity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As with most dental conditions, the first line of defense is good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day. Floss once a day. Visit Dr. Pate for checkups and cleanings every six months, or as recommended. In addition, switch to a soft-bristled toothbrush and use desensitizing toothpaste. Reduce the amount of acidic foods and drinks you ingest: colas, citrus, coffee, wine, etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[78,135,162,218,322,592,918,920,1005,1006,1044,1057],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=345"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patedds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}