Oral b sensitivity and gum

Sensitivity can arise when enamel is worn, gums recede, or dentine becomes exposed; the dentine tubules then transmit temperature or touch toward the pulp. Gum redness or bleeding points to a separate tissue problem that a brush alone may not resolve.

Use a soft brush head, light pressure, fluoride toothpaste, and short gentle strokes at the gumline. Clean between teeth without snapping floss into the gum, and record which foods, temperatures, or teeth trigger the sensation.

Arrange an examination for bleeding that recurs, swelling, bad breath, gum recession, a loose tooth, or sensitivity in one tooth. Prompt care is important when pain lingers after hot or cold or occurs without a trigger.

Ask whether the sensitivity comes from recession, erosion, abrasion, a crack, decay, or pulp inflammation. Ask for brushing changes and whether fluoride varnish, a desensitising material, a filling, or gum treatment is appropriate.