Massive problems with teeth sensitivity - can they stand IPR?
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:11 pm
Hi, I'm new to this forum and hope someone may be able to help.
I have (for years) had massive problems with sensitive teeth, I don't just mean a bit of sensitivity when I eat something hot etc, I mean when the sensitivity strikes I can barely chew (anything) it is that bad. I use sensitive toothpaste and mouthwash everyday which does help a bit however, the enamel on my teeth actually looks paper thin and has caused a lot of enamel erosion. I don't know what has caused this and neither does my dentist and doesn;t seem to know what to suggest with regard to finding out why this has happened. I have always rinsed my teeth with water after eating fruit and waited an hour before cleaning them and have always drank fruit juice through a straw.
However, to cut the waffle, my teeth are very overcrowded and my dentist recommended braces as the unevenness is putting pressure on the back teeth causing them to wear. However, the Orthdontist I saw said that I would need some (or rather a lot of IPR) 0.5mm on a number of teeth on the bottom to get about 4mm. The obvious problem is the teeth sensitivity. I am obviously concerned that this will make the sensitivity worse. By the way the Orthodontist recommended Invisalign braces.
My question with regard to this are has anyone with massive sensivity had IPR and did it make it a lot worse? I don't know whether to have the IPR done and risk even more sensitivity or not have it done and risk more wear to my back teeth (which isn't exactkly helping with the sensitivity).
Also has anyone with enamel erosion been able to trace what caused it (and actually do anything about it)?
Sorry if this goes on a bit but I would appreciate any help with this.
Thanks, Sarah
I have (for years) had massive problems with sensitive teeth, I don't just mean a bit of sensitivity when I eat something hot etc, I mean when the sensitivity strikes I can barely chew (anything) it is that bad. I use sensitive toothpaste and mouthwash everyday which does help a bit however, the enamel on my teeth actually looks paper thin and has caused a lot of enamel erosion. I don't know what has caused this and neither does my dentist and doesn;t seem to know what to suggest with regard to finding out why this has happened. I have always rinsed my teeth with water after eating fruit and waited an hour before cleaning them and have always drank fruit juice through a straw.
However, to cut the waffle, my teeth are very overcrowded and my dentist recommended braces as the unevenness is putting pressure on the back teeth causing them to wear. However, the Orthdontist I saw said that I would need some (or rather a lot of IPR) 0.5mm on a number of teeth on the bottom to get about 4mm. The obvious problem is the teeth sensitivity. I am obviously concerned that this will make the sensitivity worse. By the way the Orthodontist recommended Invisalign braces.
My question with regard to this are has anyone with massive sensivity had IPR and did it make it a lot worse? I don't know whether to have the IPR done and risk even more sensitivity or not have it done and risk more wear to my back teeth (which isn't exactkly helping with the sensitivity).
Also has anyone with enamel erosion been able to trace what caused it (and actually do anything about it)?
Sorry if this goes on a bit but I would appreciate any help with this.
Thanks, Sarah