How to treat cold sensitive teeth

If you have felt a sharp pain or a dull ache in your teeth when you eat something cold like ice cream, then you may have a tooth sensitive to cold. 

Experiencing pain or discomfort like this when eating or drinking some of your favorite treats can be really upsetting and even get in the way of everyday life, but it doesn’t have to. 

So what causes your teeth to feel sensitive to cold and what can you do about it?

We discuss reasons you might have a tooth sensitive to cold and answer the following questions:

• Why are my teeth sensitive to cold?
• Is it normal to have a tooth sensitive to cold after a filling?
• What remedies are there for treating sensitivity to cold?
• Can you get treated professionally for sensitive teeth?

Let’s start with the reason your teeth may be sensitive to cold drinks and food, so you can find a suitable remedy or treatment. 

And if you’ve got the opposite problem, you can read about why your teeth are sensitive to heat in our separate guide.

Why are your teeth sensitive to cold? 

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