Tooth Sensitivity: Know Effective Tips To Manage This During Monsoon

Monsoon can make tooth sensitivity worse. Let’s dive into why this happens and how to manage it so you can enjoy the rainy season pain-free.

Know Effective Tips To Manage Tooth Sensitivity During Monsoon

Tooth sensitivity strikes when the protective layer of your teeth, called enamel, wears down, or when gums recede, exposing the underlying dentin. Dentin is like a superhighway to your tooth’s nerve center, with tiny tubes that send hot, cold, sweet, or acidic sensations straight to the nerves, causing sharp pain. During the monsoon, the drop in temperature makes the teeth more sensitive. And let's be honest, the rainy season cravings for hot beverages and spicy, tangy foods don’t help either—they can trigger sensitivity in already compromised teeth. (Image Source: ABP Live AI)

Here are some effective tips to manage tooth sensitivity during the monsoon shared by Dr Utkarsha Basakhetre Desai,BDS, Aesthetic dentist, Counselling Psychologist,Partner/Director at Beaming Smiles Dental Clinic. (Image Source: ABP Live AI)