Does sipping your morning coffee or biting into an ice cream cone make you flinch? If so, you may be suffering from tooth sensitivity. Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, are a common trigger for stinging dental pain. But is it something you should ignore, or should you call your dentist right away? The first step to answering that question is understanding what’s behind this pain. Continue reading to learn what causes tooth sensitivity and how you can protect your smile.
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