Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive? | Dentist Explains
"Why are my teeth so sensitive?" — one of the most common questions I hear at Jackson Family Dentistry. That sharp jolt from ice water or cold air isn't something you should have to live with. In this video I explain exactly why it happens and what we can actually do about it. The answer starts with the hydrodynamic theory of sensitivity — and a handful of straws.
In this video I cover:
The mechanism of sensitivity: dentinal tubules and hydrodynamic theory
The three main causes: recession, abrasion, and abfraction
Why not every finding needs immediate treatment
Low-abrasiveness toothpaste: how it works and why we start here
Custom hard night guards and why they matter for abfraction
When sensitivity signals something more serious
Dr. Eric G. Jackson is a nine-time Chicago Magazine Top Dentist and the owner of Jackson Family Dentistry in Downers Grove, IL.
Questions? Call us: (630) 963-6750
Schedule online: www.jacksonfamilydentistry.us
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Logo Animation
00:51 - What's Actually Happening?
01:24 - Hydrodynamic Theory Explained
01:58 - Gum Recession & Cementum
02:24 - Toothbrush Abrasion
02:46 - Abfraction (Mechanical Stress)
03:29 - Acid Erosion & Dietary Impact
03:51 - Monitor vs. Intervene
04:37 - Low-Abrasiveness Toothpaste
04:53 - How Sensitivity Toothpaste Works
05:15 - Custom Night Guards
06:01 - Strategic Restorations (RMGI)
06:33 - Warning Signs
07:29 - Contact Jackson Family Dentistry
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