Deal with teeth sensitivity at the root

Sensodyne Sensitivity & Gum official launch with VIP’s (from left) Malaysian Dental Association honorary general secretary, Dr Chong Zhen Feng, Bryan Wong, University Malaya Dental Faculty Department of Restorative Dentistry lecturer Dr Cheah Chia Wei and Guardian Malaysia Personal Care head, Tiffany Choo.

When you have sensitive teeth, the level of resulting discomfort ranges from mild to severe, depending on the condition. More worryingly, this condition can also be an early warning sign of more serious dental problems.

Sensitive teeth is caused by the layer under the enamel (dentin) or the layer covering the root (cementum) becoming exposed due to receding gums. The exposed areas respond to stimuli, such as heat and cold and sometimes overly sweet and spicy foods, triggering pain.