{"id":78,"date":"2025-02-02T16:30:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T16:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2025-04-08T16:33:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T16:33:38","slug":"is-tooth-sensitivity-ever-considered-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/02\/is-tooth-sensitivity-ever-considered-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Tooth Sensitivity Ever Considered a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dealing with tooth sensitivity can be frustrating; you could be simply trying to enjoy one of your favorite frozen treats, or trying to stay warm on a cool day, when all of a sudden, every bite or sip seems to trigger an explosion in your mouth! But is tooth sensitivity ever truly a dental emergency<\/a>? If there\u2019s an underlying issue with your teeth, it very well could be! Continue reading to learn more about tooth sensitivity, why it happens, and when you should speak with your dentist about it.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Generally, when your teeth are healthy, they\u2019re able to handle exposure to hot and cold temperatures thanks to their enamel. This protective outer layer shields them from all kinds of harm, keeping the nerves in the underlying dentin layer safe and sound. However, if the enamel becomes damaged, heat and cold can come into contact with the dentin, leading to pain or overall discomfort whenever you eat or drink something that isn\u2019t room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enamel damage can be caused by a variety of things, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n