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Home / Oral & Dental Health / Smoking and sensitive teeth (Query)

Smoking and sensitive teeth (Query)

Is the sensitivity in my teeth due to smoking?

By: Dr Anitha Anchan   | | Published: June 24, 2015 10:21 pm
Tags: Gum recession  Oral Health  Receding gums  Sensitive teeth  Smoking  Tooth sensitivity  
Smoking sensitivity

I practice good oral hygiene. I have been a cigarette smoker for a very long time now. But of late my teeth are starting to really hurt when I smoke. My teeth and gums have become very sensitive. Even brushing makes me cringe. Is the sensitivity in my teeth due to smoking? Also Read - Covid tongues: Many patients suffering from strange coronavirus symptoms not yet listed by WHO

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Dentine is the inner substance of a tooth that is covered and protected by the enamel in the crown and by the cementum in the root. Teeth sensitivity is usually caused due to exposed dentine. Also Read - 'Casual' smokers may also have nicotine addiction: Home remedies to help you quit smoking

Tobacco use is one of the biggest risks for gum disease. Gum disease occurs more often and is more severe in smokers. Tobacco users are more likely to have sticky plaque on their teeth that is difficult to remove, which can cause gum problems and eventually gum recession. The enamel is thin especially at the gum line where the crown meets the root. The receded gum exposes this enamel to wear and tear, and also exposes the root leading to sensitivity. It also leaves the tooth vulnerable to decay, which can cause sensitivity.

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Published : June 24, 2015 10:21 pm
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