19 Jun Gumline Pain Can be Eased by Certain Toothpastes
If you experience discomfort along your gumline only when you brush, you may have an exposed area of dentin. Dentin is a tooth layer underneath the outer layer of tooth enamel. The enamel is very thin by the gumline and can be worn away by abrasion from hard-bristled toothbrushes or aggressive brushing.
How can you ease the sensitivity? The easiest way is with the help of toothpastes that treat sensitive teeth. These work in a couple of ways. Those with potassium compounds work by blocking pain impulses from the nerves in your teeth. The pain is there, but your brain doesn’t get the message.
Should your pain persist or if you notice any irregular areas along the gumline of your teeth, such as grooves or notches, you should make an appointment to speak to a Dentist at the Signal Hill Dental Centre. He or she may want to place some fluoride on the area to prevent any future decay. If the worn area on the tooth surface is large enough, your dentist may want to bond the area with a filling material.
If the area becomes more sensitive or begins to react to cold or hot foods, you should contact your Dentist promptly.