Treatment for Sensitive Teeth in Ashville

Treating Sensitive Teeth in Ashville

The dental professionals at Premier Dental of Ashville understand the discomfort and inconvenience that comes with tooth sensitivity, and our team is here to help. Whether you're experiencing sharp pain while eating or drinking hot or cold foods or simply looking for ways to alleviate tooth sensitivity and enhance your oral health, we have the expertise and advanced technology to provide you with effective and personalized treatment options.

Premier Dental of Ashville is committed to delivering exceptional care and ensuring your comfort throughout your dental journey.

How Our Dentists Treat Sensitive Teeth

The first step in treating sensitive teeth is ruling out any active dental problems like cavities and cracks. Once your dentist confirms that there is no need for dental restorations, then you can move forward with sensitivity treatment. The treatments for sensitive teeth vary widely, from something as conservative as using a prescription toothpaste to something as invasive as gum grafting surgery. At Premier Dental of Ashville, we offer a range of options for our patients with teeth sensitivity.

Prescription Oral Care Products

The first and most conservative approach to tooth sensitivity is using prescription products aimed at fighting sensitivity. Most patients will have already tried using over-the-counter products before seeking help from the dentist. As with any medication, a prescription product will be stronger and more effective. Many of our patients have experienced great relief by using ClinPro 5000 Rx toothpaste or CariFree’s CTX3 gel. These products work to strengthen the exposed tooth structure and provide better insulation for the nerve within.

Application of Professional Desensitizers

We also have dental materials that we can apply directly to your teeth in a quick office visit. These desensitizers are simply painted onto the exposed, sensitive tooth surface and provide almost instantaneous relief. The most common and widely available is a professional fluoride varnish. When consistently applied to the teeth at regular intervals, patients experience prolonged relief of sensitivity. For more persistent, isolated cases of sensitivity, we apply medications like GLUMA or Silver Diamine Fluoride.

Coverage of Sensitive, Exposed Tooth Surfaces

Many cases of teeth sensitivity are the result of gum recession, which exposes the roots of the teeth. By covering these roots, you can replace the missing insulation. We can do this in two very different ways. We can place a bonded, tooth-colored filling onto the root, which will cover and insulate the exposed area. This is simple, quick, and inexpensive. 

Even better, we can perform a gum procedure that covers the exposed roots with natural gum tissue, returning it to the ideal state. This surgical technique, called gingival grafting, is more invasive and expensive, and it produces a better, more natural long-term result.

Protection against Heavy Forces

Some people experience sensitivity as the result of too much pressure on the teeth, which irritates the nerves inside. By making a professional, custom-fitted mouthguard, we can help you reduce the pressure and irritation on those nerves. When you consistently wear a night-guard to stop the heavy forces of clenching or grinding, you can relieve the hypersensitivity of teeth.

Premier Dental of Ashville Can Help Alleviate Your Sensitive Teeth Pain

We've seen patients who have lived in agony with sensitive teeth and finally came in to see one of our board-certified dentists. Don't put it off any longer! Schedule an appointment with Premier Dental of Ashville, and start on a path to relieve sensitive teeth.

Premier Dental of Ashville is a full-service dental practice, conveniently situated on Miller Avenue in Ashville, Ohio. Our location enjoys ample parking options on both sides of the building, including designated handicap-accessible spots for easy entrance access. We are proud to provide sensitive teeth relief to patients in Ashville and Pickaway County communities and neighboring areas such as South Bloomfield, Commercial Point, Walnut, Darbyville, Royalton, Amanda, and Lockbourne