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Clinical Research on tooth sensitivity

Teeth sensitivity is a common affliction that many patients report.  Causes of the tooth sensitivity can range from something as simple as root sensitivity to something as complex as dental decay of fracture of the tooth.  Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp want to evaluate the “cause” of the sensitivity in order to render appropriate treatment. For tooth fracture the treatment could range from something as simple as a dental filling to something as complex as having a tooth extracted.

Simple tooth sensitivity in Highlands Ranch

There actually may not be anything that can truly be call simple sensitivity.  However…  if it does exist… in most instances it is caused by exposure of the root to the environment. Having the root exposed may be caused by periodontal disease or by “simple” gum recession.  What ever the cause… our Highlands Ranch dentist want to keep the “cause” from progressing.

New research in tooth sensitivity

Schiff et al (2009) in the American Journal of Dentistry found that combining 8% arginine and calcium carbonate provides significant  relief in tooth sensitivity. The double blind study used 68 volunteers and found significant improvement with the arginine/calciium carbonate combination.  As in all new research there is currently no product available with this combination but in the “future” on is expected to be produced.

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