There are many causes of sensitive teeth, including these common reasons:

Damaged Tooth — If tooth sensitivity is associated with a single tooth, it might be because the tooth is damaged or decayed. This can happen in a number of ways, including from a dental cavity, cracked tooth due to impact, broken or leaky filling, tooth infection, or a damaged tooth root.

Too Much Acidic Food — Tooth enamel is mainly composed of calcium phosphate, among other minerals. Though it is very resistant and resilient, acids can dissolve it, especially when consumed regularly. Highly acidic foods and drinks, as well as foods high in processed sugars and starches can all start to dissolve tooth enamel, so it is important to maintain a well-balanced diet.
Other causes of sensitive teeth include:
– Stress and Teeth Grinding
– Sinus Infections
– Receding Gums
– Teeth Whitening

The duration that teeth will experience sensitivity is different in each situation, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including:

– The number of teeth affected
– The cause of sensitive teeth
– The severity of the sensitivity
– Recent dental procedures
– Surgery or orthodontic treatments

In some cases, people may experience sensitive teeth for only a few minutes every few months, but others may experience constant pain that can last for years. The biggest determining factor as for how long sensitive teeth will last is what treatments have been used to ameliorate the situation. If a person with sensitive teeth does not seek treatment, they may experience this condition for years to come. Until a diagnosis is formed, the cause of sensitive teeth can go untreated for a long time.

Yes, a sensitive tooth can be fixed; the method of repair depends on the cause of the sensitivity. For example, if a tooth is sensitive because it is cracked or broken, repairing the tooth with a root canal or other restorative procedure can completely resolve the problem with sensitive teeth. It is easier to fix one sensitive tooth than a set of sensitive teeth; one tooth can be treated and repaired, but if multiple teeth are involved, tooth sensitivity is likely caused by weakened enamel. Repairing compromised enamel can be difficult, and may require multiple treatments.

Yes, it is normal for tooth sensitivity to come and go. There are many reasons for this, particularly consuming food and drink with greatly contrasting temperatures. For example, you are much more likely to experience sensitivity from hot drinks right after eating something cold; you are also more likely to experience pain from drinking a cold beverage after eating something hot. The contrasting temperatures put teeth through the extremes, which can cause temporary pain and discomfort.
 
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