Table of contents:
- Know what causes your teeth to be sensitive, which often triggers pain
- What can be done in order
- Brush your teeth slowly
- Use the right brush and toothpaste
- Consider flossing (
Having sensitive teeth can reduce your enjoyment at iftar (breaking the fast) or sahur. Pain can come anytime when you eat food that is too hot or cold. In fact, the various kinds of food and drinks typical of Ramadan are very dear to miss. Therefore, consider some ways to prevent pain due to sensitive teeth so that they don't appear frequently when eating or drinking!
Know what causes your teeth to be sensitive, which often triggers pain
Sensitive teeth can occur in everyone, but it generally affects the age group between 20 and 65 years. Various things can cause you to experience sensitive teeth which often trigger pain. Here are some of the causes of sensitive teeth that you need to know:
- Tooth enamel is eroded
Enamel is a tough outer layer and serves to protect the softer insides of teeth. When the enamel starts to thin out, your teeth will be more sensitive to heat or cold.
- The roots of the teeth are visible
The underside of the tooth has the least amount of enamel so when it is exposed or exposed, there is a greater risk of developing aching sensation.
- Cracked and cavities
Tooth decay due to cracks and cavities can cause the middle of the tooth to open up, resulting in easy exposure of the teeth. This can trigger a sense of pain due to sensitivity.
- Gum disease and shrinkage
Both of these conditions can cause the roots of the teeth to open so that the teeth are easily exposed and cause tooth sensitivity. However, gum shrinkage is a fairly normal process as nearly 90% of people over the age of 65 experience this.
What can be done in order
Basically, routine cleaning and maintaining health is a way to prevent various conditions of the teeth and mouth, including pain due to sensitive teeth. If you are lazy or neglect dental hygiene, bacteria easily accumulate and then cause the gums to shrink so that the roots of the teeth are exposed.
In addition to maintaining dental hygiene, in preventing pain during fasting and suhoor, you can do several things, such as suggestions in the journal published. The Journal of the American Dental Association the following.
Brush your teeth slowly
Keep in the habit of cleaning your teeth twice a day, such as before bed and after dawn, but do it slowly. Don't rush into doing it as it can make you more likely to be harsh when cleaning your teeth.
When you clean teeth roughly and apply a lot of pressure, the gums can shrink so that the roots of the teeth are easily exposed. This can trigger a sense of pain. Better to brush your teeth slowly with a sufficient duration of about one to two minutes.
Use the right brush and toothpaste
A toothbrush with the right size and bristles can clean hard to reach insides of teeth. Don't forget to routinely replace your toothbrush at least once every two or three months.
Use a special toothpaste for sensitive teeth. This type of toothpaste can protect teeth more effectively from sweet, cold, spicy, or sour foods or drinks.
Given that during Ramadan you may tend to consume more cold sugary foods or drinks, toothpaste specifically for sensitive teeth can help prevent pain from recurring too often.
In addition, special toothpaste can be an effective treatment for sensitive teeth when used for a long time.
Consider flossing (
Flossing is a method of using dental floss that is effective in removing food debris between teeth that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. Other than that, flossing can help you clean the gums from sticky food, thereby reducing the risk of disease and shrinkage that causes sensitive teeth.
Pain when eating and drinking when breaking the fast and at dawn can hinder the smooth running of fasting. This can cause you to not get the maximum nutritional intake your body needs. Therefore, take preventive measures as described above, especially the use of toothpaste specifically for sensitive teeth.
