{"id":826,"date":"2024-11-02T18:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T23:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/blog\/?p=826"},"modified":"2024-12-02T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T00:00:00","slug":"teeth-sensitive-should-i-visit-emergency-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfad.net\/blog\/teeth-sensitive-should-i-visit-emergency-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"My Teeth Are Sensitive \u2014 Should I Visit an Emergency Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever felt sharp discomfort in your teeth when you were trying to enjoy a hot cup of coffee or a delicious iced beverage? Dental sensitivity can certainly be annoying, but does it require that you visit an emergency dentist<\/a>? That really depends. In this blog post, you will learn what causes dental sensitivity and when you should seek urgent treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Does Dental Sensitivity Happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth have three layers. The outer layer, the enamel, is designed to protect the more sensitive inner layers. If your enamel is unusually thin or suffers damage, it becomes easier for outside stimuli to irritate the interior parts of your teeth. Then, the nerves in your teeth send sharp pain signals to your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Is Dental Sensitivity Not an Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any new or worsening teeth sensitivity is a good reason to visit your dentist. However, some situations are more urgent than others. Here are some relatively non-urgent causes of sensitivity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n