{"id":126,"date":"2022-10-07T02:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T02:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliveaudental.com\/blog\/?p=126"},"modified":"2023-01-06T23:14:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T23:14:51","slug":"do-you-need-an-emergency-dentist-tooth-sensitivity-north-andover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliveaudental.com\/blog\/do-you-need-an-emergency-dentist-tooth-sensitivity-north-andover\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Tooth Sensitivity a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sensitive teeth in women<\/p><\/div>\n

Does sipping a hot cup of coffee in the morning make you pucker your lips? Maybe you avoid chewing on one side of your mouth because it hurts to bite with a specific tooth? Although discomfort from sensitive teeth can be temporary, it\u2019s not something you want to ignore. While the cause of your discomfort can be as simple as age-related wear and tear, it can also be a symptom of a bigger problem that may need immediate dental attention. Not sure if you need an emergency dentist<\/a>? Here\u2019s what you need to know about treating tooth sensitivity in North Andover.<\/p>\n

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What Causes Sensitive Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth are composed of 3 layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp. Your enamel is the hard outer layer, which protects the softer dentin underneath. Dentin contains tiny tubes that connect to the nerve center of your tooth, called the pulp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth sensitivity is common with age because enamel naturally thins over time which can cause temporary discomfort when eating or anything hot, cold, or acidic. Even inhaling cold air can cause a twinge of pain. Sensitive teeth are also common after certain dental procedures, like a whitening treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, tooth sensitivity can be a symptom of many other issues, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n