What to do with sensitive teeth
The actual body of the tooth (the dentin) is permeated with many small fluid-filled canals right up to the "nerve" inside the tooth. The overlying enamel is thin or patchy, especially at the neck of the tooth.
Ice, but also sweet foods or stimulants that come into contact with the neck of the tooth can trigger shooting pain via the tubules to the "nerve". The tooth and the nerves do not suffer, but those affected do.
Permanent relief is achieved when the tubules are permanently sealed on the surface. The most sustainable way to achieve this is with liquid enamel, preferably in the ApaCare Repair tooth repair paste or using ApaCare mineralising tooth varnish (see guide to sensitive teeth).
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If you have sensitive teeth, apply ApaCare Repair tooth repair paste to the sensitive tooth necks after every brushing, especially in the evening (the easiest way to do this is with your finger) and leave to work. In the case of severe discomfort or extensive sensitivity, it is best used in conjunction with a dental splint (ApaCare dental splint) or by means of ApaCare mineralising dental varnish.