Many of us have time and again felt a sharp burst of pain, irritation or sensitivity in our teeth, when we are eating some hot, cold or sweet food. This is a condition that we often tend of look over especially in the initial stages until it becomes worse (and it is only then that we usually end up taking the matter to the dentist). This is a condition which has been defined in medical terms as ‘Dental Hypersensitivity’.
This usually happens when the inner layer or materials of a tooth are exposed to external stimuli.
The problem with dental hypersensitivity is that it can be extremely irksome and problematic and can cause a lot of pain as well. It can also hinder one’s eating and dietary habits. It can be an irritating issue, one that needs to be dealt with.
This is precisely where the use of potassium nitrate is found to undo the effects or to alleviate the pain or sensitivity caused by the condition. This is because potassium nitrate is basically a desensitizing agent. And in the process, it helps reduce the sensitivity of the teeth.
But what causes this sensitivity of the tooth in the first place? What leads to this irksome condition? As we have already mentioned in the above-mentioned paragraph, the condition is basically based when the inner lining of the tooth is exposed. This usually happens when there is fracture in the teeth, or when there is substantial question of tooth decay.
