Dr. Eric Siani, DMD, who practices general dentistry in Palmdale, California, says that tooth sensitivity is a common problem affecting nearly half his patients. Some people call the condition root sensitivity and dentists themselves, including Dr. Eric Siani DMD, sometimes call it dentin hypersensitivity.

Whatever you call it, you’ve got sensitive teeth if drinking or eating hot or cold liquids or food makes your teeth ache, explains Dr. Eric Siani DMD. Sometimes your teeth will hurt when eating acidic foods like oranges or drinking tart drinks such as lemonade. Even breathing in cold air can make your teeth throb if you’ve got sensitive teeth, says Dr. Eric Siani DMD. [Read more…]