NOTHING WILL RUIN a delicious bowl of ice cream like the jolt of pain from sensitive teeth. 🍦 How do teeth get sensitive and what can we do about it? Is it worse for orthodontic patients? In the first few days after an adjustment, braces-wearers tend to experience some aches and soreness in their teeth, but this isn’t the same thing as tooth sensitivity, which is caused by things like enamel erosion, cavities, and root exposure. Overcrowding, crooked teeth, and overbites can also lead to sensitivity, making braces a good long-term solution! 👍 The way the nerves in our dental pulp detect what’s going on at the surface is through the thousands of microscopic tubules running through the dentin. If the enamel wears too thin, these tubules can become exposed. Then the nerves inside the teeth feel way too much, which can be painful, particularly when eating or drinking anything hot or cold or even sweet or sour. There are a few ways to fight back, starting with switching to a soft-br...