Ouch!
Why agitate your sensitive teeth? And no, when we say "sensitive" we don't mean that your teeth get upset when you're watching Titanic for the seventh time.
From hot coffee to ice cream, these foodstuffs can be agonising for people who suffer from sensitive teeth. Fear not though, JOE is here to save the day and we've prepared this handy guide of five foods and drinks to avoid which could potentially hurt your teeth. Because we're nice like that.
Hot coffee
Yeah, we know, there's probably not a hope in hell that you're going to give up drinking the sweet, delicious nectar of the Gods each and every morning, but it's still important to be aware of the fancy-schmancy scientific facts. The truth of the matter is that coffee is very acidic and, as well as staining your teeth and causing bad breath, this acid can cause your nerves to decay and possibly lead to increased sensitivity, especially when the drink is scalding hot.
You should consult your dentist if you find your teeth becoming unusually sensitive to heat.
Ice cream
Don't shout at us please, we know we're already in your bad books because of coffee-gate up above. Still though, the icy-cold tastiness of a big bowl of ice cream can do damage to your teeth, especially if you bite directly into a huge chunk of the stuff. As a result, your nerves may be stimulated (in a non-pleasant way) resulting in the searing pain you're very likely to feel.
And let's not forget the obligatory brain freeze too...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjeiYzkUBQw
Rock hard candy bars
The key phrase here is "rock hard." As well as sweets, confectionery and candy not being the most healthy of foodstuffs anyway, a particularly hard piece of candy like toffee can actually crack your teeth, leading to even more long-term damage and increased sensitivity.
So be careful, your sweet tooth is in danger of also becoming your completely banjaxed tooth.
Soft drinks
We're sure you're fully aware that soft drinks are notoriously bad for your sensitive teeth, but do you actually know the reason why? Due to extensive research done by people who wear lovely white lab coats, soft drinks have emerged as one of the most significant dietary sources of tooth decay, affecting people of all ages.
The acids and acidic sugar in soft drinks soften tooth enamel leading to an increase in the likelihood of your teeth becoming much more sensitive. Your mammy's told you before and now we are too; stop drinking so many fizzy drinks!
Doughnuts
Homer is going to kill us. While delicious doughnuts may be soft and squidgy, they can still most certainly do terrible damage to your teeth, especially if you eat boxes of them at a time like JOE does. The high sugar content, like the fizzy drinks above, leads to the decay of your once-healthy teeth and once more causes them to be uncharacteristically sensitive.
What’s the answer for sensitive teeth? Try Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste. It is clinically proven to address the cause of sensitivity rather than just numbing the pain.
It is recommended that you use Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste twice a day or as directed by a dentist for lasting relief.
Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste (75ml) is available to purchase at Dunnes, Supervalu, Superquinns, Tesco, Boots and Superdrug and, for more information, just head over to the Colgate website by
clicking here.
