{"id":28,"date":"2023-04-06T02:27:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T02:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=28"},"modified":"2023-05-22T02:27:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T02:27:56","slug":"why-does-my-child-have-sensitive-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/why-does-my-child-have-sensitive-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Child Have Sensitive Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You may have seen ads for toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth, that stinging feeling you may have experienced when biting into something hot or cold. These products work extremely well at alleviating sensitivity that may be associated with thinning enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you may have noticed that just about all of these commercials are aimed at adults\u2014if your child starts to complain of sensitive teeth, you might not necessarily know what to do. If you\u2019re wondering why that may be and what you can do for them, here\u2019s some information you might find helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can Children Develop Sensitive Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The \u201csensitive teeth\u201d that most people talk about, and that they make toothpaste to counter, are due to a thinning of the surface enamel exposing the nerve tissue within the tooth. As a general rule, this is incredibly rare to happen to children. That means that if your child is dealing with sensitive teeth, it may be due to something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So What Could Cause This Feeling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sensitivity is caused by the nerve tissue within the tooth becoming exposed. If that isn\u2019t happening due to a thinning of the enamel, it\u2019s possible that there\u2019s another issue that is causing the same sort of thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cavities<\/a> are one of the most common reasons that this can happen. It\u2019s also possible that your child has chipped or cracked a tooth without realizing it and is just now starting to feel its effects. This is more likely if your child grinds their teeth at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should We Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child\u2019s teeth are sensitive, it\u2019s likely due to something more on the serious side. You should call their dentist and describe what it is that they\u2019re feeling\u2014depending on how much pain they\u2019re experiencing, what they\u2019re dealing with could constitute a dental emergency and warrant immediate attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Glen Ellyn Pediatric Dentistry, we know that not every child is the biggest fan of the dentist\u2019s office. That\u2019s why we pride ourselves on our ability to show children how great dentistry can be! We\u2019ve been helping children across our community smile for over 25 years, and if you\u2019re looking for someone to help your family with their oral health, we\u2019re happy to welcome you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about sensitive teeth, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (630) 858-8755.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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