Tooth sensitivity check
Tell us what triggers it and see the likely cause inside the tooth and what helps.
This is an educational illustration, not a medical diagnosis or a guarantee of any result or treatment time. Results differ from patient to patient — please consult a dentist.
Why teeth become sensitive
The inner layer of the tooth (dentin) has tiny channels leading to the nerve. When it is exposed — by gum recession or worn enamel — cold and sweet reach the nerve.
Sensitivity that lasts, gets worse or affects one tooth should be checked by a dentist.