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Why Are My Teeth Sensitive?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many specialized toothbrushes and types of mouthwash and toothpaste available to Cypress residents who suffer from sensitive teeth. It is a very common problem that lots of products claim they can solve, but have you ever wondered why it exists? Today, your Cypress Springs Family Dentistry team would like to explain what causes tooth sensitivity and how these products work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What Causes Sensitive Teeth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you find yourself ordering beverages without ice, drinking room temperature water, and waiting a long time for your coffee or tea to cool down? If you do, it\u2019s probably because you have sensitive teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enamel, which covers the crown of your teeth, is the hardest substance in your body; tooth roots have a similar substance called cementum. However, beneath those layers is a softer, more porous layer called dentin. When dentin is exposed, the nerves in your teeth become much more sensitive to hot and cold and sticky or acidic foods and beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common causes of sensitive teeth are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n