{"id":101,"date":"2020-03-20T21:38:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T21:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2020-04-20T21:40:50","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T21:40:50","slug":"ouch-reasons-for-sensitive-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/20\/ouch-reasons-for-sensitive-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Ouch! Why Are My Teeth Sensitive to Hot and Cold?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"womanYou should be able to enjoy a hot cup of coffee or a frozen treat without worrying that you\u2019ll experience discomfort. Unfortunately, however, countless individuals have sensitive teeth that react badly to hot and cold substances. If you are experiencing dental sensitivity, you\u2019ll be interested in reading the material that follows. We\u2019ll discuss possible reasons for your sensitive teeth and give you advice on how to put an end to the pain.\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Basics of Tooth Anatomy<\/h2>\r\nTo understand dental sensitivity, you should have a basic grasp of a tooth\u2019s anatomy. The outermost layer of a tooth is the enamel, which is an extremely hard substance that covers the entire portion of the tooth that is above the gum line. Beneath the enamel is the dentin, which contains tubules that connect to the nerve. The nerve is inside the tooth\u2019s innermost layer, the pulp.\r\n\r\nWhen the enamel becomes worn thin, or the gums recede, the tubules in the dentin feel the hot and cold substances that contact the tooth. Then, the tooth\u2019s nerve sends a pain signal to the brain.\r\n

Reasons for Sensitive Teeth<\/h2>\r\nThere are a number of reasons why your teeth\u2019s sensitive inner layers might be extra vulnerable to stimuli from hot and cold substances:\r\n