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How to reduce teeth sensitivity, what to do?
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See a dentist: See a dentist to determine what's causing the sensitivity. There are many possible causes and each one has their own specific remedy.
Answered 4/19/2014
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Teeth sensitivity: There are multiple possible causes: gum recession, decay, fractured filling or teeth, bruxism (chronic teeth grinding and/or clenching). See your dentist for an exam, diagnosis, and treatment.
Answered 4/20/2014
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