Sensitivity to hot, cold or sweets is warning sight. Your body is trying to tell you something is. wrong. In most cases, however you family dentist can determine the cause by visual or x-ray examination and recommend and appropriate treatment.
‘Among the possible causes of sensitivity are cavities, broken or lost fillings, gum recession, tooth abrasion from a hard toothbrush and periodontal (quin) disease. Although the treatment varies according to the individual circumstances failure to seek professional care at an early stage only prolongs the discomfort and may even lead to a non-correctable condition. Over the counter remedies purchased without your dentist’s advice may provide a false sense of security by masking the symptoms and at best will provide only temporary relief.
M.K. NIJJAR, D.D.S. FAMILY DENISTRY
FREMONT SAN JOSE 2188 Peralta Blvd 2880 Story Road Fremont, CA 94536 San Jose 95127 (415) 794-7058 (408) 258-8664 (Weekly Information Column)
Article extracted from this publication >> April 21, 1989
