Tooth sensitivity can have a serious impact on your quality of life. While it can be caused by any number of issues, it is often related to or exacerbated by tooth enamel erosion. This is often the result of the natural bacteria living in your mouth and the consumption of acidic foods and beverages because they can deplete the mineral... read more »

The surfaces of your teeth have microscopic pores in the tooth enamel. Inconsistent oral hygiene practices and a propensity for consuming acidic foods and beverages can gradually erode tooth enamel minerals. This can widen and deepen these pores, creating microscopic channels down to the sensitive dentin within. This can cause tooth sensitivity when you consume hot, cold, sweet, or acidic... read more »