tooth root sensitivity

tooth root sensitivity Sensitivity of the tooth roots to cold, hot, and sour foods when they are no longer protected by healthy gum and bone. Chronic gum disease contributes to toothache due to root sensitivity. Bacterial toxins dissolve the bone around the roots and cause the gum and the bone to recede. Tooth root sensitivity may be so severe that the person avoids many foods. Treatment involves addressing the underlying gum disease and improving oral hygiene.