Sensitive teeth can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'minor' to 'serious'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.
Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose sensitive teeth, we could:
Cause | Probability | Status |
---|---|---|
Mercury Toxicity | 96% | Confirm |
Bruxism | 52% | Possible |
Are your teeth sensitive or tender?
Possible responses:
→ No / don't know→ One or two teeth, occasionally → One or two teeth often / several occasionally → One or two teeth most of the time / several often → Several teeth, most or all of the time |
Many people are unaware that they clench or grind their teeth while asleep. Signs can include sensitive or even chipped teeth.