Urgent dental care · Bhowanipur & Mukundapur
Sensitive Teeth in Kolkata — Causes and How to Fix It
Sensitive teeth cause a short, sharp pain when you eat or drink something cold, hot or sweet, usually because worn enamel or receding gums expose the tooth. A desensitising toothpaste and a soft brush help, but lasting sensitivity should be checked in case of decay or a crack. OroCare Dental Clinic treats tooth sensitivity at its Bhowanipur and Mukundapur centres in South Kolkata; call 98753 42440.
What to do right now
- Switch to a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth and use it daily.
- Brush gently with a soft-bristled brush — hard scrubbing wears enamel.
- Avoid very acidic drinks (cola, citrus, wine) that erode enamel.
- Wait an hour after acidic food before brushing.
- Don't hold cold or sweet food against the sensitive tooth.
Common causes
- Worn tooth enamel from hard brushing or acidic diet
- Receding gums exposing the tooth root
- A cavity or a cracked tooth
- Teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Sensitivity after recent whitening or dental work
See a dentist straight away if…
- Sensitivity focused on one tooth (may be a cavity or crack)
- Pain that lingers after the trigger is gone
- Visible gum recession or a hole in the tooth
- Sensitivity that keeps getting worse
How OroCare treats it
OroCare's dentists find why the tooth is sensitive and match the treatment to the cause — a fluoride or desensitising application, a filling or bonding to cover an exposed area, treating gum recession, or a night guard for grinding. General and aesthetic care is led by NYU-trained Dr. Sitangshu Ghosh.
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