{"id":56,"date":"2020-03-22T21:10:10","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T21:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2020-04-16T21:10:26","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T21:10:26","slug":"stephens-city-emergency-dentist-treat-sensitive-teeth-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/22\/stephens-city-emergency-dentist-treat-sensitive-teeth-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Sensitive Teeth a Dental Emergency During Quarantine?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_230515446-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Pained man with sensitive teeth and a popsicle\" class=\"wp-image-57\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_230515446-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_230515446-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_230515446-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No one wants to have uncomfortably sensitive teeth, especially\nwhile in quarantine. However, dental offices are currently only taking\nemergency appointments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, you\nmay not have to wait for the stay-at-home orders to be lifted to find dental relief.\nHere\u2019s how to treat your tooth sensitivity at home, as well as how to tell if\nyou need to visit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/dental-services.html\">Stephens City\nemergency dentist.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teeth are covered in a durable substance known as tooth\nenamel. This hard, outer shell protects the sensitive inner parts of your tooth,\nlike the dentin, the tooth pulp, and the tooth\u2019s nerve. If the enamel is worn\naway or damaged, these layers will become aggravated and vulnerable to\ninfection. Tooth sensitivity can be the result of a variety of issues,\nincluding cracked or chipped teeth, gum recession, tooth decay, or chewing on\nhard objects like fingernails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Sensitive Teeth a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth sensitivity is not a dental emergency on its own. You\nshould only seek emergency care if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The sensitivity is severe and very\nuncomfortable. <\/li><li>A tooth is sensitive and badly broken, loose, or\npainful to chew with.<\/li><li>You are also experiencing a fever, swelling, or\nother signs of infection. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure if your situation counts as an\nemergency, don\u2019t hesitate to call your dentist anyway. They can provide\nfirst-aid tips over the phone as well as help you determine if you need urgent\ncare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Treat Sensitive Teeth at Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways you may be able to treat your tooth\nsensitivity at home, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Using specialized dental products. <\/strong>Desensitizing\ntoothpastes, fluoridated mouthwashes, and toothbrushes with soft bristles can\nhelp prevent and treat sensitive teeth.<\/li><li><strong>Quitting bad habits that cause sensitivity.<\/strong>\nTeaching yourself to stop chewing on hard objects, eating too many acidic\nfoods, and overbrushing will help protect your teeth from damage. <\/li><li><strong>Adding more calcium to your diet.<\/strong> Calcium\nis an important vitamin that helps rebuild enamel, so try eating more cheese,\nyogurt, canned salmon, broccoli, and almonds. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These easy at-home treatments should gradually correct your\ntooth sensitivity. If your sensitive teeth are still bothering you by the time the\nCOVID-19 quarantine ends, don\u2019t hesitate to talk to your dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia Governor\nRalph Northam has extended Executive Order 53 on social distancing until at lease\nMay 8<sup>th<\/sup>, 2020. Dr. Thomas Gromling\u2019s number one priority has always been\nand will continue to be the wellbeing of his patients, staff, and community,\nwhich is why he will only be accepting emergency appointments at his Stephens\nCity office until further notice. However, remember that we are \u201call alone\ntogether,\u201d so feel free to reach out to him with any questions or concerns\nabout taking care of your oral health in these unusual times. He can be reached\nvia his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor at <strong>(540) 869-4377. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one wants to have uncomfortably sensitive teeth, especially while in quarantine. However, dental offices are currently only taking emergency appointments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, you may not have to wait for the stay-at-home orders to be lifted to find dental relief. Here\u2019s how to treat your tooth sensitivity at home, as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Home Sensitive Teeth Treatment Stephens City | Dr. Thomas A. 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