Clinical term
tooth sensitivity
Short, sharp pain triggered by cold, sweet or touch, caused by exposed dentine tubules where enamel has worn or the gum has receded.
Also called: dentine hypersensitivity
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
Read the full guideTooth Sensitivity Caused by Loss of Enamel Layer
Where we discuss tooth sensitivity
- Extreme Tooth Sensitivity to Hot and Cold Liquids
- Tooth Sensitivity to Heat That Lingers After Drinking
- Managing Persistent Tooth Sensitivity After Getting Porcelain Veneers
- Treating Severe Pain from Exposed Tooth Roots and Recession
- Calcium Phosphate Pastes for Rebuilding Weak Tooth Enamel
- Tooth Sensitivity Caused by Loss of Enamel Layer
- Tooth Sensitivity: Why It Happens and How to Manage It
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