When your teeth become sensitive to hot and cold foods, it's important to understand what's causing it. Sweet and sour foods are a common trigger behind sensitive teeth. Understanding this will help you find a solution to your tooth sensitivity.
Why Your Teeth may be Sensitive to Sugar
It's actually quite common for someone to say that their teeth are sensitive to sweet, sugary foods. This really isn't much different from any other type of tooth sensitivity that someone may be suffering from. Regardless of the cause, your teeth become sensitive when you've lost at least some of the enamel that makes up the inner layer of your teeth.
This is where the nerve center of your teeth resides. You may also be eating too many foods that have a high acidic content - something that will also cause damage to your enamel. Once you've damaged your enamel, you'll feel a sharp pain any time something comes into contact with the nerves in your teeth.
Keeping Your Teeth from Becoming Sensitive to Sugar
Once you notice that your teeth are sensitive to sugar, there are a few things you can do to help yourself feel better. First, make sure that you're using a soft-bristled toothbrush so you're not scrubbing your teeth too hard, which will make them feel worse.
Secondly, choose a toothpaste that's specially designed to help with tooth sensitivity. These will typically contain stannous fluorides - an ingredient that's been clinically proven to protect your teeth against sensitivity so you can enjoy sugary food without the pain.
Having sensitive teeth isn't enjoyable. In fact, it can be downright painful. This is why you should contact our office right away to set up an appointment to discuss your sensitive teeth and what we can do to help them. We look forward to helping you feel better soon.