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Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity occurs when external stimuli trigger the nerves. There is a sudden, sharp, shooting pain in one or more teeth, and sensitivity toward hot, cold, sweet, and spicy food items. It is caused by overzealous brushing, tooth grinding, and gingival diseases. It is treated by the dentist depending upon the condition and the treatment required by the tooth.

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What remedies can I do for gum recession and sensitivity?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I have a tongue side gum recession in lower front six teeth. I am feeling sensitivity and my teeth are slightly mobile. I have gum receding near about 6 mm. Can gum be again gained to its original position? What should I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Tooba Qazi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your gum recession is not very severe. You just have to get scaling done at every 8 to 10 months time period. And for sensitivity, use Protect (Potassium Nitrate) mouthwash for sensitivity for one month twice a day. And do saltwater mouthrinses before sleeping for two w...  Read Full »

How to stop teeth from tingling?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a fuzzy feeling in my teeth. Kind of like a tingling it is not really pain but it sends chills through my gums and it has been going on for like four days. How should I stop it?  Read Full »


Dr. Tooba Qazi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Try using Sensodyne sensitive or any toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Apply toothpaste on teeth that are giving you tingling sensations for 2 or 3 minutes like cream then after it do gentle brushing, not vigorous one. Follow this routine for two weeks. Use Chlorhexidine mo...  Read Full »

Why am I having gap and sensitivity in teeth even after filling?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a root canal five months back and it has caused a lot of problems. The root canal left a gap between the molar and the tooth beside it. Food got stuck inside and it was causing pain. I came back and she said it was the tooth next to my root canal which was causing the gap. Now t...  Read Full »


Dr. Tooba Qazi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your case has become a bit complicated. It would have not gone this bad if the filling of the adjacent tooth would have been done before taking size for the cap, then the gap would have adjusted and you would not be having any food sticking complaint. But do not worry, ...  Read Full »

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