Treat Your Tooth Sensitivity in One of These Four Ways

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Did you know that if you struggle with tooth sensitivity, there is a wide variety of treatments in the dental world reduce tooth sensitivity and help you manage the condition? Our dentist and team can help you identify what causes tooth sensitivity and which treatments are ideal for your condition.

Here are five helpful treatments for tooth sensitivity:

– Desensitizing toothpaste: Toothpaste for tooth sensitivity includes a compound that covers the pathways to the tooth nerves from being accessed by painful sensations, and over time with multiple applications, your tooth sensitivity can be reduced.
– Fluoride gel: Available through Cowles Dental Care, fluoride gel also covers the pathways to the tooth nerves, as well as strengthens the tooth enamel.
– Dental work: Dental treatments such as a dental filling or a dental crown can reduce tooth sensitivity, correct dental flaws, and correct areas of tooth decay.
– Root canal treatment: If your condition is not conducive to any of the aforementioned treatments, root canal therapy is another option to treat tooth sensitivity.

To learn more about your options for tooth sensitivity treatment in Portland, Oregon, we encourage you to contact Cowles Dental Care at 503-255-1506 today and arrange a consultation with our dentist, Dr. Lee J. Cowles, DMD. Our goal is to help you achieve a healthy, comfortable smile.