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Tooth Sensitivity
Dentistry · Dental
Mild
Severity
Very common — affects an estimated 1 in 8 adults at some point
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Dentistry
Specialist
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🔬Causes & Risk Factors
- 1Tooth sensitivity most commonly results from enamel erosion due to aggressive brushing
- 2acidic foods and drinks
- 3or teeth grinding
- 4as well as gum recession that exposes the root surface
- 5which lacks a protective enamel layer. Other contributing causes include untreated tooth decay
- 6cracked teeth
- 7recent dental procedures
- 8and the use of teeth-whitening products. Underlying periodontal disease that causes gum recession is a particularly common driver of persistent sensitivity.
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