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Teeth Issue
She is having issues in her gums and corner teeth while having anything sour. She did went to a dentist but they dismissed it by calling it an age thing
Answers (5)
Clinical picture would have been helpful!
Sensitivity can arise due to a lot of issues
-decay/caries
-gum recession
-grinding
-gum disease(gingivitis)
-improper tooth brushing technique causing abrasion
-teeth erosion due to acid reflux and so on
Next Steps
Please visit some other Dentist
Health Tips
Can use desensitizing toothpaste in interim like Sensodyne Repair
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Hello,
Gums tend to move down little as a person ages or due to poor oral hygiene.
It exposes the root part of the tooth causing sensitivity issues.
Kindly provide images for better guidance
Next Steps
kindly check with a periodontist for better guidance
Health Tips
Avoid hard bristle brush and massage your gums on a daily basis
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