10 Best Ways To Treat Sensitive Teeth Naturally

What are sensitive teeth? While the issue is in the name, the issue is still different for many people. Some have only one sensitive tooth while another may a number of them if not all of them.

Teeth become sensitive when the enamel that protects the insides of the tooth become worn down. There are a number of things that can wear the enamel down. If you have trouble with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux) can send acidic breath up through your throat and can break down the enamel; bulimia and gastroparesis can also break down the enamel because of the stomach acid that goes through the mouth with the vomit.

# New Toothpaste

There are different kinds of toothpaste that you can get over the counter that say on the box or tube that they are made for people with sensitive teeth. These kinds of toothpaste are made special because they have fewer irritants or no irritants at all.

# Softer Brush

Using a toothbrush with hard and harsh bristles can actually scratch through the enamel and do damage. To avoid this, you can get a brush with softer bristles. Like the toothpaste of sensitive teeth, the softer brushes will also be labeled as such.

# Different Mouthwash

Mouthwashes that contain alcohol in them can sometimes trigger sensitive teeth pain. If there is alcohol in the mouthwash you usually use, toss it out or give it to someone who does not have sensitive teeth. You can get mouthwashes and rinses that still do the same amount of good without the alcohol.

When you buy the new mouthwash, try to find one that has fluoride in it. The fluoride can help to strengthen and rebuild the enamel that’s been worn down or is in the process of being worn.

# Acid Reducers

As mentioned, GERD is one of the leading causes of sensitive teeth. You might be able to get these over the counter, or you might have to talk to your dentist or doctor, but these might be able to help at least a little.

# Mouthguard

If you find that you grinding your teeth in your sleep, then you can get a mouthguard. You get these over the counter in the sports sections of most stores or you can even get specially fitted ones. If money is tight, it would probably be best to go with the over the counter option.

# Salt Water

Salt is an antiseptic that can kill bacteria while also lessening the inflammation. So you can gargle a salt water rinse twice a day to see if it will help you. To make the rinse is pretty easy.

You need a half to ¾ teaspoon of salt and you mix that into a glass of room temperature water. You take a sip, swish it around your mouth for 30 seconds and spit it out. You can use this rinse once in the morning and once at night to get the best results.

# Warm Water and Honey

Honey is often used to help wounds to heal and as an antibacterial. Honey has the power to reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain while speeding up the healing process.

To use the honey to ebb teeth sensitivity, you want to rinse your mouth with a spoonful of honey and warm water. Not only will this make your teeth less sensitive, it will also help with other mouth healings.

# Hydrogen Peroxide

This one might taste super bad, but it should help. Hydrogen peroxide is used to clean minor cuts and things because it staves off infection. Using hydrogen peroxide will help to keep inflammation away while also healing your gums.

To use hydrogen peroxide, you want to mix two caps of warm water with two caps of three percent hydrogen peroxide and swish that around your mouth for 30 seconds before spitting it out. After you spit out, you want to rinse your mouth out with water.

# Green Tea

Using straight, unsweetened green tea as a mouth rinse can heal your gums, lessen inflammation, and strengthen your teeth. Green tea can be used for this because it is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

# Turmeric

There are two ways that you can use turmeric for its anti-inflammatory powers. You can either just ground up turmeric and massage it onto your teeth and gums, or you can make a different paste that will reduce pain if you use it twice a day.

For the latter, you need half teaspoons of salt, turmeric, and mustard oil. You mix them together and rub it on your teeth and gums twice a day.