What does “Dentin” mean?
Dentin is the hard tissue beneath enamel and cementum that makes up most of the tooth. Its microscopic channels, called dentinal tubules, extend toward the pulp and are important in understanding tooth sensitivity.
What is the relationship between tooth color and tooth sensitivity?
Tooth color is not determined solely by surface pigmentation. The color of the dentin beneath the translucent enamel also affects the visible color of the tooth. When dentin becomes exposed through wear or gum recession, it may become sensitive to cold or hot stimuli. Dentin is the hard tooth tissue, and the soft tissue inside, including blood vessels and nerves, is the pulp.
This means that the cavity has progressed to the dentin.
The location and depth of the cavity are factors that determine the extent of treatment. Root canal treatment is not determined simply by saying that there is a cavity in the dentin. A restoration or pulp treatment plan is created based on the remaining tooth tissue, distance to the pulp, pain pattern, and test results.
Information to share when describing sensitivity
Please tell me what stimulus causes the pain, whether the pain continues even after the stimulus disappears, and whether it occurs only in certain teeth. In addition to exposed dentin, there are various causes such as cavities and cracks, so avoid using more whitening agent or arbitrarily grinding the sensitive area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does exposed dentin always cause sensitivity?
Exposure of dentin may be associated with sensitivity, but symptoms are not the same in all cases. We look at the exposure location, cause, and reaction to the stimulus together.
Are sensitive teeth always a dentin problem?
Several causes, including cavities, cracks, and receding gums, can cause similar symptoms. The cause must be distinguished through pain pattern and examination.
If the dentin is exposed, is a crown placed immediately?
Depending on the cause and extent of exposure, options vary, including management, hyperesthesia treatment, and partial restoration. Exposure alone does not determine full coverage restoration.
Dentin, 3 things to check during treatment
Please review the questions to ask before deciding on treatment and the treatment standards of TU Dental Clinic.
- A choice suited to your condition
Does the clinic check the cause of the tooth sensitivity and the exposed area?
TU Dental Clinic’s treatment standardsTU Dental Clinic determines the scope of treatment by checking the tooth structure and bite, gum condition, and existing treatment history.
TU’s natural tooth preservation treatment philosophy - Preservation of natural teeth
Does the clinic compare the need for localized treatment with a more extensive restoration?
TU Dental Clinic’s treatment standardsTU Dental Clinic examines the remaining tooth tissue and determines the scope of treatment by distinguishing between functionally necessary treatment and aesthetic adjustments.
TU’s natural tooth preservation treatment philosophy - Care after treatment
Does the clinic provide guidance on how to re-evaluate if irritation persists or becomes more severe?
TU Dental Clinic’s treatment standardsTU Dental Clinic provides guidance on hygiene and regular check-ups after gum treatment. Ask about care suited to your teeth and gum condition.
Integrated treatment that examines cavities and gums together
