Treating Sensitive Teeth At Absolute Dental
Our skilled emergency dentists offer urgent care for people with severe tooth sensitivity. While treatments may vary from person to person, we offer a wide range of solutions that can help.
Surgical Gum Graft
Serious cases of gum disease can cause the gums to pull away from the teeth. Gum recession or gum tissue loss will often expose the tooth’s sensitive root, which could be the cause of your sensitivity.
Absolute Dental can protect the exposed tooth and improve sensitivity symptoms with a surgical gum graft. We do this procedure by taking healthy gum tissue from another area of the mouth and attaching it to the affected area.
Root Canal
If you have worsening tooth sensitivity, an infected dental pulp deep inside the tooth may be the culprit. A root canal is a common procedure that clears away the infected tissue, desensitizes the tooth, and restores your dental health.
Your dentist will take dental X-rays and conduct a full exam to confirm if an infection or abscess is causing your discomfort. The sooner they catch this issue and perform a root canal, the lower your risk of developing complications.
Dental Bonding
While dental bonding is often used as a cosmetic dentistry treatment, it also protects the tooth with a layer of composite resin. When gum recession leaves vulnerable tooth roots exposed, a Reno dentist at Absolute Dental can apply the durable material to the roots to reduce sensitivity caused by hot or cold temperatures and general exposure.
Fluoride Treatments
It’s common for kids to get regular fluoride treatments at the dentist’s office to strengthen enamel and protect teeth. However, adults with extreme tooth sensitivity may also benefit from prescription fluoride applications that can be done at home. Fluoride supports healthy tooth enamel, which helps to prevent tooth pain and sensitivity.
Desensitizing Products
Aside from direct fluoride treatments, there are other helpful products that work to desensitize teeth and reduce discomfort. For example, your dentist may recommend brushing your teeth with desensitizing toothpaste, applying a topical pain-relieving gel, and using over-the-counter fluoride mouthwash to improve symptoms. More potent versions of these products may be available by prescription.
