(HealthDay News) -- If you find that eating or drinking
something hot or cold delivers a shooting pain to your pearly
whites, you may have sensitive teeth.
The American Dental Association says common causes of tooth
sensitivity include:
- Cavities.
- A fractured tooth.
- Worn dental fillings.
- Gum disease.
- Worn tooth enamel.
- An exposed tooth root.
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