{"id":355,"date":"2022-10-13T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T05:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=355"},"modified":"2022-11-11T17:16:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T17:16:24","slug":"does-tooth-sensitivity-ever-need-emergency-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harrisonburgsmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/13\/does-tooth-sensitivity-ever-need-emergency-care\/","title":{"rendered":"When Does Dental Sensitivity Require Emergency Care?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you experience tooth sensitivity, you may think it\u2019s not a big deal. After all, aren\u2019t little aches and pains a normal part of life? Surely sensitive teeth won\u2019t cause major problems. In truth, though, this issue can sometimes stem from serious causes. As such, you should know when it warrants an emergency dental visit<\/a>. Luckily enough, your Harrisonburg dentist can give you the details. Here\u2019s how to tell whether a sensitive tooth needs emergency dental care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Consider the Sensitivity\u2019s Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, teeth get sensitive when they lose their protective covering. As that happens, a tooth\u2019s dentin becomes exposed. In particular, its lower layers may allow heat and cold to reach the pearly white\u2019s nerves and cells. The result is minor aches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, dentin can be uncovered for various reasons. Common ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n