Have you ever enjoyed a hot a cup of coffee on a chilly morning or savored a flavorful slushie in the summer heat, when suddenly you got a sharp jolt of pain in your teeth? It can be enough to make you think twice about having that next sip. If your teeth are sensitive to hot and cold, you might be in danger of more than just not being able to enjoy one of your favorite beverages. It could be your first warning sign of an underlying problem severe enough to send you to an emergency dentist! Read on to learn the most common causes and what to do about sensitive teeth.

Everyone dreads cold and flu season because it’s inconvenient, snotty, and impacts your daily schedule, not because all the cough drops and decongestants impact your oral health. Many people aren’t aware that the over-the-counter remedies they use are impacting the health of their teeth and gums. That means that as soon as they fight off their cold, they’ll be faced with pesky cavities. Here are some problems you could face and some flu season tips from your dentist to help.