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Tooth sensitivity, bonding and graft

  • 01-02-2017 4:16pm
    #1
    Nanazolie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 867 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I have tooth sensitivity generated by gum recession and dental erosion (harsh brushing when I was younger and bad clenching). One of my teeth is particularly bad, with a spot that gives me bad zings when scratched by anything from a nail to the toothbrush. I went to a gum specialist who advised I tried to have the eroded surface bonded first. It worked a treat for 5 weeks before I had deep cleaning last week and the sensitivity is back. Again, the very specific spot is the most noticeable, even though the bonding is still in place (I can't see if it's cracked). I'm due back to my dentist on Friday but I'm questioning the durability and efficiency of the bonding. Should I insist on a graft? I had one 20 years ago on another tooth and it worked wonder but it's extremely painful. Is there any other option (aside from the multiple desensitising toothpastes I'm using? )

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Big_G
    Moderators Posts: 1,589 ✭✭✭Big_G


    Unfortunately, we can't offer medical advice here. For sensitivity there are several options, bonding and grafting being two. Sometimes a graft isn't posslble after the surface that requires coverage has already been bonded. I have heard of people electing for root canal treatment on a tooth in order to stop sensitivity. It seems a bit drastic to me.


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