Sensitive Teeth (2 of 3)

WHAT CAUSES SENSITIVE TEETH?
In healthy teeth, porous tissue called dentin is protected by your gums and your teeth's hard enamel shell. Microscopic holes in the dentin, called tubules, connect back to the nerve triggering pain when irritated by certain foods and beverages.

Dentin can be exposed by:

Receding gums caused by improper brushing or gum disease.

Fractured or chipped teeth.

Clenching or grinding your teeth.

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