When your teeth are extremely sensitive to temperature, it’s more than just a minor inconvenience. Most food items are best served either hot or cold, and tooth sensitivity can affect everything from what you eat to how you celebrate special occasions with friends.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, turn to a dentist from Oahu Dental Care in Pearl City or Honolulu. Their trusted team of experts will be happy to determine the cause of your ailment so they can provide an effective treatment.

People with tooth sensitivity might just try to avoid hot and cold foods, but that’s not the best solution, and it doesn’t address the root of the problem. There are a variety of oral health issues that cause tooth sensitivity, and the most effective treatment approach will focus on underlying issues.

Common causes of sensitive teeth include receding gums, tooth decay, plaque buildup, and gum disease. All of these oral health issues can worsen over time, so if you believe one of them might be causing your tooth pain, visit a dentist as soon as possible. After diagnosing the cause of the sensitivity, your dentist can treat it—and you can get back to sipping Thai iced tea and enjoying Matsumoto shave ice on a hot Hawaiian day.

If you suffer from tooth sensitivity and it has started to affect your everyday life, you have options. Instead of masking the symptoms by brushing with a special toothpaste and avoiding your favorite foods, visit a dentist at Oahu Dental Care who can diagnose and treat the root of the problem.

Visit the website to learn more about the cosmetic dentistry services they offer, including teeth whitening and porcelain veneers. Call (808) 456-5005 to make an appointment in Pearl City or (808) 732-2821 to talk to someone in Honolulu today.