¿Por qué se genera sensibilidad dental ante estímulos sonoros, táctiles o visuales?
La sensibilidad dental es considerada como un dolor agudo en los dientes que es causado por la exposición del tejido interno de cada diente a raíz del desgaste del esmalte o la exposición de las raíces.
TL;DR
- Tooth sensitivity ('dentera' or 'tericia') is sharp pain from exposed inner tooth tissue.
- It's often caused by enamel wear or exposed roots, but can be triggered by external stimuli like sounds.
- Symptoms can include chills, anxiety, and goosebumps.
- Commonly annoying sounds include fork scraping porcelain, chalk on a blackboard, and fingernails on a surface.
- Studies show the amygdala is highly activated by these sounds.
- One theory suggests sound waves create pressure on dental nerves via water within teeth.
- Other causes of tooth sensitivity include cavities, cracked teeth, worn fillings, gum disease, and teeth whitening.
- Recommendations include using special toothpaste/mouthwash, fluoride, dental sealants, and gum grafting.