Do hot and cold things hurt your teeth?

Do you get a short sharp pain in your teeth when you eat or drink certain foods? Is this a daily problem or perhaps just an occasional annoyance? You may have dentine hypersensitivity, another name for sensitive teeth.

Tooth sensitivity is caused by the gradual exposure of the inner part of your tooth, called 'dentin', which is usually covered by the tooth enamel and gums. Find out more about how dentine can become exposed.

Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that can develop over time, typically as a result of gum recession or enamel wear. 

Read on to find out more about sensitivity.