{"id":26,"date":"2024-06-14T22:27:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T22:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rootcanal201.com\/blog\/?p=26"},"modified":"2024-07-02T22:28:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T22:28:06","slug":"when-is-tooth-sensitivity-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rootcanal201.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/14\/when-is-tooth-sensitivity-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Annoyance or Dental Emergency? When Is Tooth Sensitivity Serious?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever bitten into an ice cream and felt a sharp pain? That\u2019s tooth sensitivity in action. Most of the time, it\u2019s a simple annoyance, but did you know that tooth sensitivity can indicate a dental emergency<\/a>? Read on to learn more about the causes of tooth sensitivity and when you should quickly call your dentist for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each of your teeth is composed of three layers; the outer enamel, the dentin, and the pulp. Tooth sensitivity occurs when the underlying dentin is exposed in some way. This dental layer contains tiny tubes that lead to the nerve endings inside the pulp. When they\u2019re exposed to hot, cold, sweet, or acidic stimuli, they trigger a sharp and brief pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most common reasons your teeth might be sensitive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n