Sharp Pain to Cold

Sharp Pain to Cold

തണുത്ത പദാർത്ഥങ്ങളോട് ശക്തമായ പുളിപ്പ് പല്ലു തേയ്മാനം വന്ന ശേഷവും ,പല്ലു കേടുവന്ന ശേഷവും അനുഭവപ്പെടാറുണ്ട്. ഈ അവസ്ഥയിൽ പല്ല് അടച്ച് സംരക്ഷിച്ചാൽ മതിയാകും. ഇത്തരത്തിൽ തണുപ്പിനോടുള്ള അസഹനീയമായ പുളിപ്പ് കേടുവരുന്നതിന്റെ പ്രഥമ ലക്ഷണമായി കണക്കാക്കി ചികിത്സിക്കേണ്ടതാണ്.

TEMPERATURE SENSITIVITY SYMPTOMS

The main symptom is tooth pain when exposed to heat or cold. Some patients report feeling a stabbing pain. Other people experience a dull, lingering discomfort after exposure to hot or cold beverages. In many cases, the treatment plan for dental sensitivity is determined by the length of time you experience temperature sensitivity after exposure.

• LESS THAN 15 SECONDS OF SENSITIVITY

If pain or discomfort lasts only for a few seconds immediately after drinking a hot or cold beverage, the problem is unlikely to be serious. In these cases, the sensitivity is likely the result of mild tooth decay (cavities), a loose or lost filling, or minor gum recession. It makes sense to schedule a visit to your dentist as soon as possible, but it does not require emergency dental care.

• SENSITIVITY THAT LASTS 30 SECONDS OR MORE

In these cases, you have likely suffered permanent damage to the internal structure (pulp) of your tooth. This could have been caused by deep dental decay, a tooth fracture, an accident or trauma, or it could be the result of a serious infection. In any of these cases, it is best to get a dental appointment scheduled immediately for a thorough evaluation – before the pain becomes constant and unbearable.

CAUSES OF DENTAL SENSITIVITY

When you visit our dental office for tooth sensitivity treatment, the first step will be determining the underlying cause of the dental sensitivity. While the exact habit or experience that leads to dental sensitivity will vary from person to person, the underlying causes are typically the same.

Each tooth is made up of three layers. The hard, outer layer called the enamel is the tooth’s defense system, protecting the softer, inner layers of teeth. Immediately below the enamel is the dentin, a tooth layer that contains a number of microscopic tubes that lead into the innermost layer of the tooth called the pulp. The nerve system of the tooth is housed within the pulp.

Dental sensitivity to temperature typically occurs when cells within the dentin layers of teeth or the tooth’s nerve are stimulated by the hot or cold beverage.

REASONS A TOOTH IS SENSITIVE TO COLD

• Tooth Decay – if teeth also hurt when you’re chewing, the cold sensitivity may be related to a small cavity (decayed part of tooth).
• Gum Disease – the buildup of plaque on teeth, especially at the gum line, is an early indicator of gum disease, and large amounts of plaque on the tooth’s surfaces can contribute to cold sensitivity
• Brushing too hard – placing too much pressure on teeth, using abrasive toothpastes, or brushing with a hard bristled toothbrush can all ear away tooth enamel leading to cold sensitivity.
• Teeth grinding and clenching – this bad habit also called bruxism leads to loss of tooth enamel, chips in teeth, and other dental concerns that cause cold sensitivity.
• Gum tissue recession – irritation to the nerve of the tooth housed in the inner pulp layers of teeth can lead to cold sensitivity. The thinnest part of the enamel covers the tooth roots, so when gums recede exposing the roots, teeth are more likely to be sensitive to cold.
• Cracks in teeth – small cracks or crevices in teeth can develop into larger fissures as the tooth enamel expands and contracts with exposure to temperature changes. These cracks are another access point to the tooth’s nerve, leading to cold sensitivity.