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Exposed dentin: what is it?<\/h2>\n

Having sensitive teeth can have many causes. Exposed dentin is one of them. While dentin is normally covered by gums or enamel, this is not the case with exposed dentin. Here, the gums have receded and\/or the enamel layer has disappeared. Your Dental is ready to assist you with this. Exactly what is needed to treat your exposed dentin depends on the cause and the degree of sensitivity.<\/p>\n

Degree of sensitivity<\/h3>\n

There is no single answer to how sensitive exposed dentin is. For example, one person may experience a lot of pain, while another has little to no discomfort. Furthermore, the degree of sensitivity can vary from moment to moment.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n

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Need treatment from a dentist in Almere?<\/h2>\n

Treatment by a dentist is not always necessary. Sometimes you can already do several things yourself to prevent exposed dentin and\/or reduce the pain.<\/p>\n

What can you do yourself?<\/h3>\n

If your dentin is exposed due to receding gums, it is important to brush well and not too hard. Gums recede as you get older, but poor oral care can accelerate this process. Do you have exposed dentin because the enamel layer has disappeared? Acids from drinks, food, or stomach acid are usually the culprits in this case. The wearing away of enamel by acids is also known as dental erosion. Ways in which you can prevent (further) dental erosion as much as possible include:<\/p>\n