Your family and general dentists in Jackson Heights, NY, also serving Queens, NY, can help when you have tooth sensitivity.

Are your teeth sensitive? Does eating ice cream and drinking hot beverages make you wince in pain? Tooth sensitivity can be frustrating, because it seems no matter what you do, your teeth hurt. The good news is, your family dentist can help with tooth sensitivity issues.

Dr. Alamzad and Dr. Yang at Queens Professional Dental Care in Jackson Heights, NY, also serving Queens, NY, offer comprehensive general dentistry services including treatment for tooth sensitivity, crowns and bridges, teeth whitening and bleaching, cosmetic dentistry services, dental implants, and more.

There are many reasons why you might experience tooth sensitivity, including:

• Grinding and clenching your teeth at night
• Receding gums causing root exposure
• Toothbrush abrasion from using a hard toothbrush
• Bleaching or whitening your teeth excessively
• Drinking acidic beverages like soda or lemonade
• Chewing ice cubes or sucking lemons

There are a few easy changes you can do immediately to help with tooth sensitivity. Remember to:

• Always brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush, and avoid hard toothbrushes
• Use sensitive teeth toothpaste and avoid whitening toothpaste
• Wait to whiten your teeth until your sensitivity is gone
• Don’t drink soda, lemonade, or other acidic beverages

There are other easy changes your general dentist can help you with. For example:

• If you grind or clench at night, your dentist can make you a nightguard that will protect your teeth
• If you have receding gums, your dentist can talk with you about gum grafting or tooth sensitivity treatments
• If you want a whiter smile, your dentist can whiten your smile safely with a professional teeth whitening treatment

Tooth sensitivity problems can keep you from enjoying eating and drinking the foods and beverages you love. It’s time to get rid of tooth sensitivity for good! To learn more about the causes and treatment of tooth sensitivity, call your general dentists in Jackson Heights, NY, also serving Queens, NY, Dr. Alamzad and Dr. Yang of Queens Professional Dental Care, at (718) 898-8080 now!