Do you dread your teeth coming into contact with something cold? If so, you don’t have to let dental sensitivity ruin anymore ice cream treats. At the Oyster Bay Family Dentists, we restore patients’ teeth, protecting the nerves within, and we also educate patients about how to preserve their teeth’s natural protective tissues.
Our teeth have several layers. Surrounding the pulp is dentin, which is a porous substance. Covering it is cementum, and on the crowns, another protective layer called enamel. A crack in the outer layers makes the pulp vulnerable to infection and extreme temperatures, but more often, the problem is that the protective layers have slowly been worn away. This can be caused by exposure to acid.
Cavities are caused by caries, bacterial infections on the surface of teeth that secrete acid. Regular brushing and flossing is essential to preventing the development of caries. Acid might also enter the oral cavity from the stomach if the patient suffers from acid reflux or bulimia. The roots of the teeth are more vulnerable to sensitivity. Fluoride sealants can be used to bolster the teeth’s protective minerals, arresting the progression of wear. Avoiding soda and citric juice reduces direct contact of acid to enamel. We may also recommend that patients use extra-fluoridated toothpaste and get a gum graft if their tooth roots have become exposed.
Drs. Denise VeyVoda and Robert G. West operate The Oyster Bay Family Dentists at 123 South Street, Oyster Bay, New York, 11771. To schedule an appointment, call 516-922-5730 or visit Oyster Bay Dentists and fill out a contact sheet.
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