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2. Dentin hypersensitivity - Wikipedia

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   Tooth decay: Tooth decay is one of the most common causes of sensitive teeth. When the enamel on the surface of the tooth is worn away or eroded, the underlying dentin becomes exposed. This can cause sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods and beverages. Gum disease: Gum disease can cause sensitive teeth by exposing the roots of the teeth. As ...

3. Bruxism - Wikipedia

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   Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. It is an oral parafunctional activity; [ 1 ] i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking. Bruxism is a common behavior; the global prevalence of bruxism (both sleep and awake) is 22.22%. [ 2 ] Several symptoms are commonly associated with bruxism, including aching jaw ...

4. Dental attrition - Wikipedia

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   The pathological wear of the tooth surface can be caused by bruxism, which is clenching and grinding of the teeth. If the attrition is severe, the enamel can be completely worn away leaving underlying dentin exposed, resulting in an increased risk of dental caries and dentin hypersensitivity. It is best to identify pathological attrition at an ...

5. Abfraction - Wikipedia

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   Abfraction is a theoretical concept explaining a loss of tooth structure not caused by tooth decay (non-carious cervical lesions). It is suggested that these lesions are caused by forces placed on the teeth during biting, eating, chewing and grinding; the enamel, especially at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ), undergoes large amounts of stress ...

6. Can stress actually cause you to lose your teeth?

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   But the bottom line is, tooth loss from stress can and does happen—Wolff says he sees patients in his practice with "very worn teeth" from grinding. So take Wolff's advice and go to the dentist ...

7. Teeth whitening: What is it, how to do it safely and how to ...

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   "Tooth whitening can cause sensitivity and gum irritation," Goldman says. Yazdani agrees, adding that it can also occur if teeth whitening strips or gel trays are left on for too long.