There can be several reasons why your teeth are sensitive. These might include:

• Decay with a cavity developing in the tooth.
• Cracks in teeth are a frequent cause which can be difficult to locate.
• Clenching or grinding the teeth.
• Infections within the tooth, gums or jawbone.
• Teeth that are tender to pressure or chewing may be the result of new fillings or crowns that may still need a slight adjustment of the bite by simply polishing.
• Tooth brush abrasion and abfraction - wear around the neck of the tooth at the gum line exposes the dentine which contains nerve endings. Application of a sensitising solution or bonding over the exposed dentine can simply eliminate the sensitvity.

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Pain is not always a reliable guide to dental problems. Check ups and preventative work are essential to maintain good dental health for your life.

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This is a very common problem. At Absolute Dental, we can help in many ways, including:

• Calm, supportive team
• Use of local anaesthetics
• Nitrous oxide (sometimes called "laughing gas"). This is a gentle way of relaxing you in conjunction with local anaesthetics.

If feel your anxiety goes beyond these measures, we can also offer Intravenous sedation, which enables you to be totally relaxed. Treatment can be done in one appointment and you often have no memory of the appointment

General anaesthetics can also be arranged.

What is a cavity?

A cavity is a hole in a tooth caused by decay. Decay is caused by bacteria in plaque thriving on the sugary part of our diet and producing acid, which demineralises a tooth and creates a hole or cavity.

The hole starts as a small channel about the size of a pin in the enamel. When it reaches the underlying dentine it spreads out under the enamel and towards the nerve in the tooth.

Regular checkups and professional cleaning by your dentist can do much to prevent cavities and decay.

How often should I come in for a checkup and clean?

Most people should attend for a check up and clean once every 6 months. Some may require more frequent visits than this, while others require less frequent visits.

The purpose of a checkup is to identify problems while they are simple to treat, saving you complications and expense.

Why take X-rays?

X-rays are necessary to check between teeth, underneath fillings and crowns as well as the supporting jawbone.