Icing / brush damage
Sensitive dental necks:
Many people are periodically bothered by icing in their teeth. The most common cause of such problems is sensitive dental necks. Figure I shows an average tooth with normal gum conditions. We can see that the gums are close to the tooth crown. Incorrect use of the toothbrush can, over time, cause the gums to recede (fig. II). The exposed root surface is not protected by enamel and will often be sensitive to cold, acid or touch, for example when brushing. In the long term, incorrect brushing techniques can lead to wear and tear damage to the tooth itself (Fig. III). If the damage becomes deep, it may be necessary to restore the tooth with a filling (fig IV).
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- Figur I
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- Figur II
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- Figur III
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- Figur IV
To relieve sensitive necks, you can:
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Brush gently and use a softer toothbrush.
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Rinse with fluoride rinse daily.
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Use special toothpaste against icing. Your dentist or dental hygienist can give you good advice on which toothpaste to use.
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Do not rinse out the toothpaste after brushing, but let it work in your mouth.
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Apply special anti-icing toothpaste to the sensitive cervix and let it work on the tooth.
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Have your dental neck treated with effective fluoride varnish by a dentist or dental hygienist.
Other causes of icing in the teeth:
Deep or leaky fillings, major cavities and cracks in the teeth can also lead to icing. So can wear points where the enamel has worn away. The dentist will often be able to solve the problem by placing a tight filling in the tooth. Any wear points can also be filled again, or treated with fluoride varnish. If the nerve in a tooth is severely damaged, the icing may not stop even after treatment with a filling and fluoride varnish. It may then be necessary to root canal the tooth to solve the problem.
