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There are an estimated 40 million Americans have sensitive teeth , and yet most of them do not go to the dentist when they should. In fact, one out of every eight people claim to have sensitive teeth but don’t talk to their dentist about it. If you have sensitive teeth, you might feel discomfort when you eat or drink something that is spicy, sweet, hot, or cold. The solution to this is to avoid the foods and drinks which trigger that discomfort. Avoiding these triggers can help you to alleviate your symptoms altogether depending on your level of tooth sensitivity. But in some cases, tooth sensitivity can be a sign of a more serious problem which is why you want to talk about it with your Tulsa Dentist even if it turns out to be something minimal. Went to visit your Tulsa Dentist Your teeth are not supposed to break down as an adult. They are supposed to last as long as you do. If you take care of them, they will. It is normal for your teeth to succumb to...

What Is Tooth Discoloration? Tooth discoloration can happen due to staining on the surface or due to changes in the tooth. Different types of tooth discoloration are: External It occurs when the enamel (the outside layer of the tooth) gets stained. Wine, caffeine, cola or other drinks or foods can cause staining of teeth. Smoking also causes external staining of teeth. Internal It happens when dentin (the inner structure of the tooth)  gets a yellow tint or darkens. This type of discoloration is possible due to factors such as: During early childhood, you had excessive exposure to fluoride. During the second half of pregnancy, your mother used tetracycline antibiotics. You were eight years old or younger when you used tetracycline antibiotics. You suffered trauma that affected a tooth when you were a young child. For example, an accidental fall can damage the still-developing permanent tooth. You suffered trauma in one or more permanent teeth, and interna...