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Question:
Sensitivity in my Teeth: I had sensitivity in my upper and lower back teeth since past 1 month.
My dentist suggested that I go for composite filling as I had abraded teeth near the gum line. After getting the procedure done there was no change in the sensitivity.
Later my dentist suggested a full mouth x-ray saying that there might be underlying periodontal disease, which was true to some extent as after seeing the x-ray.
He said that there is moderate bone loss and we go in for curettage and still if the problem does not subside I may have to go in for PDL surgery.
I want to know if what he is suggesting is right and will my sensitivity reduce after this procedure? I was on hormonal medicatiion for 1 yr. ...Visitor from India
Answer:
The sensitivity you are describing is generally due to aggressive and incorrect brushing technique.
Since composite fillings have not done the trick to get rid of your sensitivity, I would recommend desensitising toothpaste, a very soft toothbrush, and very gentle brushing.
My recommendation would be to deal with the periodontal disease at home using an excellent range of products made by Dental Health Institute. These include toothpaste, mouth wash and gum conditioner gel. In my experience, this combination will help gums to recover, desensitise the teeth and leave the mouth smelling fresh.
After about 3 months, there should be marked improvement in your sensitivity as well as general gum condition. It is important to remove deposits of plaque and calculus from your teeth, so I would then consider very gentle scaling and curettage in one area at a time so that the sensitivity is kept to a minimum.
I believe that you can avoid expensive and invasive surgery if you follow a good oral hygiene regime. Surgery will lead to extreme sensitivity, and can easily be avoided as already mentioned.
Prevention is better than cure, and a lot cheaper.
Periodontal disease also leads to the gum moving further along the tooth towards the root. This leaves a greater area of the tooth exposed, giving the appearance of longer teeth. This also weakens the tooth support system, and as a result the teeth can move around, and even fall out.
Abdul Lalani, BDS
3 Cony Walk
Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5DJ
England, United Kingdom UK
(+44) 0845-644-5181
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