The dentist talked about the causes of tooth sensitivity.

The reason for the increased sensitivity of the teeth may be gum recession, root exposure, violation of the integrity of the enamel or damage to the dentin. Nadezhda Patlataya, Associate Professor of the Department of Fundamental Medical Disciplines at the State University of Education, told about this on Friday, July 11.

According to the doctor, patients with similar problems may experience unpleasant sensations on exhaled or inhaled air, hot tea, ice cream, in addition, pain is possible during brushing teeth. The reason for this is micro-damage to the enamel and dentin due to improper toothbrush use, cervical caries, periodontitis and acid erosion.

"Eating acidic foods can lead to enamel damage. For example, because of the content of orthophosphoric acid, drinks such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola damage the enamel. It's better to rinse your mouth after them," the doctor said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

Patlataya added that the reason for the increased sensitivity of teeth may be more serious pathologies of the oral cavity. She attributed periodontitis to them, which occurs as a result of poor hygiene, pregnancy, and work in harmful production with acids.

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On July 9, dentist Tatiana Pikilidi said that oral hygiene should include not only brushing teeth, but also caring for the tongue and soft tissues inside, writes RIAMO.

On June 30, Vyacheslav Minko, a dental surgeon, told Izvestia that pregnant women should visit a dentist. According to the doctor, if you do not treat caries or other dental diseases during pregnancy, you can cause great harm to both your health and the health of the child.

Earlier, on June 28, dentist, implantologist, specialist in navigation surgery Naida Osmanova said that brushing teeth before breakfast is a way to minimize the bacterial load on the body, according to the website. kp.ru .

The specialist clarified that saliva production is seriously reduced during the night in the mouth. Such changes create a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria contained in plaque. They cause an unpleasant odor and can even enter the stomach with the first meal.

On June 11, Olga Lebedinskaya, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor of Statistics at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, told the Moscow City News Agency that prices for dental services in Russia could rise by 20-22% by the end of 2025 due to higher prices for composite materials, medicines and imported equipment.