Persistent Tooth Sensitivity after Swimming

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2014-03-14 10:37 AM

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Subject: Persistent Tooth Sensitivity after Swimming

I've swum a lot, in many different pools, and never had this happen to me until now (although I'd heard of it from other swimmers, and somewhere while working as a pool tech and lifeguard).

After swimming yesterday, popped a Gu and nearly screamed--then glugged cold water to get it off/down and that was worse! Teeth stayed super sensitive for a few hours, especially to cold and/or sugar.

After swimming today, my teeth have been sensitive all day.

I've started to brush with Sensodyne and will talk to my dentist about maybe upping fluoride treatments--anyone else had this or know what I can do?

2014-03-14 10:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Persistent Tooth Sensitivity after Swimming
I once found an abstract from a really old study that suggested chlorinated pool water might accelerate tooth decay. I asked my dentist and he said, "eh, maybe," but wasn't concerned about it. I can imagine that it might inflame exposed roots.

FYI, whitening toothpastes contain abrasives which can make sensitivity issues worse.
2014-03-14 10:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Persistent Tooth Sensitivity after Swimming

It happened to me for a while. One dentist gave me prescription strength sensitivity/enamel building toothpase... it didn't help. The next one gave me a root canal. That fixed it.

The nerve was exposed, so the tiny bit of water that got in there made 1/4 of my jaw hurt.

2014-03-14 12:43 PM
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Subject: RE: Persistent Tooth Sensitivity after Swimming
Originally posted by ratherbeswimming

It happened to me for a while. One dentist gave me prescription strength sensitivity/enamel building toothpase... it didn't help. The next one gave me a root canal. That fixed it.

The nerve was exposed, so the tiny bit of water that got in there made 1/4 of my jaw hurt.




the girl's teeth after swimming but that's because she clenches her teeth while swimming. given yours hurt after glugging the GU, I'd say this is the answer.
2014-03-14 12:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Persistent Tooth Sensitivity after Swimming
Originally posted by ratherbeswimming

The nerve was exposed, so the tiny bit of water that got in there made 1/4 of my jaw hurt.




This happened to me last year, nothing to do with swimming.
2014-03-14 1:31 PM
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Subject: RE: Persistent Tooth Sensitivity after Swimming

I have sensative teeth and have been told numerous times by dentist that after brushing and rinsing at night to apply sensodyne again and leave it overnight.  Basically gently brush a bit more on or apply it with a finger.  Making sure to get some on the gums.  Seems to help.

 

2014-03-14 3:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Persistent Tooth Sensitivity after Swimming
Odd you would think it would be the opposite
http://directionsindentistry.net/toothache-remedy-you-dont-want/
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