{"id":421,"date":"2014-08-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/4-helpful-tips-for-tooth-sensitivity\/"},"modified":"2014-08-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-20T00:00:00","slug":"4-helpful-tips-for-tooth-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/4-helpful-tips-for-tooth-sensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Helpful Tips For Tooth Sensitivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.johnjhermanddsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sensitivity2_13369.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-928447\" \/>  <strong>A SIP OF COFFEE, A SPOONFUL OF ICE CREAM<\/strong>\u2026 you never thought that these simple pleasures could cause pain! But <strong>when you have sensitive teeth<\/strong>, your favorite foods and beverages can turn against you. Even sour foods and cold weather can drive you crazy!  Sensitive teeth are\u00a0a common problem. <strong>Here are four great\u00a0tips<\/strong>\u00a0for easing the discomfort: <\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1: Check Your Brushing Technique<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Sometimes the problem is that you\u2019re actually TOO enthusiastic with your routine care. If you\u2019re brushing too much or too hard, it can\u00a0contribute to receding gums. When gums recede, sensitive areas of your teeth are exposed.\u00a0Always brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Brush gently in a circular motion\u00a0without sawing back-and-forth. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2: Minimize Acidic Foods &amp; Drinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> One\u00a0major culprit in\u00a0an over-acidic diet is soft drinks\u2014but sports\/energy drinks, fruit juices, and sour candies can also contribute. Acid erodes your tooth enamel. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Detailed Info About The Causes Of Tooth Sensitivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>#3: Consider Changing Your Toothpaste<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Do you use a whitening toothpaste? Check the usage instructions. Whitening toothpastes can be\u00a0more\u00a0abrasive which can contribute to sensitivity. If your teeth are hurting, try a toothpaste specially formulated for sensitive teeth instead. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>#4: Come Visit With\u00a0Us!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> If you\u2019re experiencing continued sensitivity, we should take a look. Receding gums can be a sign of gum disease.\u00a0Sensitivity could also indicate a cavity, or be a warning that you\u2019re grinding your teeth at night. To be\u00a0sure it\u2019s <em>not<\/em> a serious problem it may be necessary for us to take a look. <\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for your trust in our practice. We appreciate you!<\/h4>\n<p> If you have questions about tooth sensitivity, please ask below! We love to hear from you. Or message us directly on our <strong>Facebook<\/strong> page.  &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A SIP OF COFFEE, A SPOONFUL OF ICE CREAM<\/strong>\u2026 you never thought that these simple pleasures could cause pain!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[176],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-421","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-176","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/421"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=421"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/421\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=421"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}