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Grinding teeth
I am just wondering that can grinding of my teeth make my teeth sensitive to cold air or may be other causes?
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Yes the teeth grinding problem definitely cause sensitivity of your teeth because it may cause erosion of outermost protective layer Enamel.... You need to go for occlusal splints and habits correction to get the problem corrected...
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kindly visit dentist for furthur consultation and management
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Yes it definitely will.
There could be many causes for this....
But if you have teeth grinding habit the main reason for sensitivity could be this.
Get the habit correct or the teeths capped.
Visit a dentist for proper diagnosis
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Yes grinding of teeth sometimes make teeth sensitive to cold.
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Yes they surely can as while grinding u loose on ur top layer, enamel n the second layer of teeth , dentin is exposed which is more sensitive to hot n cold
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visit a dentist to asses the damage
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be mindful of the habit if it's happening during the day, lest a night gaurd will have to be worn for night grinding to protect further damage
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dentist
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
yes, you may loose the top protective layer of your teeth which is enamel, and will further lead to sensitivity. Visit a dentist to assess the damage and get a night guard atleast to prevent further damage.
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