Many people call us during this summer season to ask why they can't eat or drink anything especially cold or sweet. It's important to know that this can be due to several factors. Sensitive teeth are the most common.<\/p>\n\n\n
The main cause is usually the tooth sensitivity<\/strong>, caused by the exposure of the dentin, the inner part of the tooth. This symptom should not be ignored, as it could indicate an underlying problem that goes beyond mere discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This occurs when natural protection is lost: the enamel or gum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0Sensitive teeth are the result of tooth enamel wear or exposed tooth roots. They can also be caused by other factors, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In all cases, the ideal is a professional evaluation<\/strong>, since treating it on your own could make the problem worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tooth pain can lead to incomplete brushing and poor hygiene. This increases the risk of cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have discomfort with cold foods, don't ignore it<\/strong>At RBG Clinic, we can help you identify the exact cause and apply the appropriate treatment so you can regain comfort when eating and a healthy smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many people call us during this time of year to ask why they cannot drink or eat anything particularly cold or sweet. It is important to know that this can be due to several factors. Your teeth become sensitive to cold and heat when the soft part inside the tooth called the \u201cdentin\u201d is exposed. This can happen if you have gum disease, as this can lead to gum recession, or if the enamel wears away. This dental discomfort when eating cold foods can also be due to other factors such as a cavity, a cracked or chipped tooth, or a worn filling.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[298],"tags":[40,49,152,153,159,102,43,29,106,28,155,157,156,151,154,39,158,74,149,150,117],"class_list":["post-951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-salud-bucodental-prevencion","tag-boca-sana","tag-cadiz","tag-comida-fria","tag-covid-free","tag-cuida-tu-boca","tag-cuidamos-de-ti","tag-dentista-jerez","tag-dientes-sanos","tag-dolor-de-dientes","tag-dr-francisco-rabago","tag-encias","tag-esmalte-dental","tag-gingivitis","tag-helados","tag-inflamacion-de-encias","tag-jerez","tag-periodontitis","tag-rbgclinic","tag-sensibilidad-dental","tag-summer","tag-tiene-solucion"],"yoast_head":"\nPossible causes of tooth sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What diseases can develop if left untreated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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