If drinking something cold or hot makes you wince, you may have sensitive teeth.

Tooth sensitivity is a common problem for many people and it can be caused by a variety of factors. It could be a sign of something more serious, but today your dentist can provide a number of solutions to this common problem. Depending on what’s causing sensitive teeth, your dentist can recommend treatment options to reduce your discomfort and even eliminate it. First let’s look at some of the most common causes of tooth sensitivity.

Gum recession is a common causes of tooth sensitivity. Brushing too hard with a hard bristle tooth brush helps cause gum recession. Over a period of time, gum recession will result in exposure of the tooth root surface. The exposed roots eventually are abrade