A Common Cause of Hypersensitivity

Receding gums can lead to hypersensitivity. As gums recede, sensitive root surfaces can be vulnerable to decay. Exposed root surfaces contain microscopic tubules in the dentin that lead into the tooth's center. These tubules channel stimulation from cold, heat, acids and sweets into the tooth's nerve center. This nerve stimulation results in pain.

Treatment for Sensitivity

Medicated tooth pastes & mouth washes containing stannous fluoride/sodium mono-fluoro phosphate & strontium chloride builds protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth due to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact.

With daily use, they uniformly occludes dentinal tubules, building up a protective layer to provide optimal sensitivity relief. The advantage in stannous fluoride formulation is that it creates a densely mineralized layer, formed from stable stannous fluoride and salivary minerals, across the dentinal surfaces. This blankets exposed roots in a protective fluoridated covering which helps make them more resistant to demineralisation. The blocking of open tubules leads to effective pain relief.

This also builds a protective fluoridated layer, the fluoride is incorporated into the dentin to help fight caries and keep teeth healthy.

The minor or major abrasions are then restored with the tooth colored restorative materials viz. L.C. GIF or L.C. Composites.