Sensitive teeth cause pain or discomfort when you eat hot or cold food or experience hot or cold weather. It can be a temporary or chronic problem and affect just a couple of teeth or the whole mouth.

Feeling discomfort when eating hot or cold foods? Tooth sensitivity can be more than just a minor annoyance—it could signal a deeper issue. David Okano, MD, breaks down what different types of tooth ...

When I feel a twinge of pain or sensitivity in my neck or back, I never hesitate to call my physical therapist to investigate what's going on. But when it comes to my teeth, I usually shrug off small ...

Tooth sensitivity is one of those common annoyances that sounds minor until you have it. One cold drink, and it feels like someone stabbed your molar with an ice pick. For years, dentists have offered ...

Tooth sensitivity, or “dentin hypersensitivity,” is exactly what it sounds like: pain or discomfort in the teeth as a response to certain stimuli, such as hot or cold temperatures. It may be temporary ...

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Researchers have shown how the development of coated silica nanoparticles could be used in restorative treatment of sensitive teeth and preventing the onset of tooth decay. Researchers at the ...

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 16 (UPI) --Researchers have developed sub-micron silica particles that can be used to deliver compounds to restore damage to teeth and protect them from future damage. The ...