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How long do I have to wear a night guard to start feeling results for tooth sensitivity?
I have been experiencing tooth sensitivity and tooth tingling when eating or drinking anything- hot, cold, even room temperature. My dentist checked the teeth that were giving me trouble, and they are not cracked, they don't even have any fillings in them. He determined I grind my teeth.
Since then he has made me a custom splint (night guard) to protect my teeth at night.
It has only been 4 days, but I still am having trouble with severe tooth sensitivity on that side. My dentist said it could take some time, but I'm worried since I can't really eat. I am using desensitizing toothpaste and wearing the night guard.
How long should it take for my teeth to stop being so sensitive?
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Hi Tammy: first of all, it's great that your dentist has discovered the teeth grinding issue and got you a custom night guard to protect your teeth.
However, please know that the custom night guard simply prevents further damage and it doesn't fix whatever damage that has already been done.
If it's minor sensitivity, a desensitizing tooth paste may be sufficient; however, if you're experiencing severe sensitivity, you should go see your dentist again and have them check your teeth again. Sometimes, there could be fractures in your teeth that are too small to be visible.
