{"id":233,"date":"2025-05-13T23:08:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T23:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gandgpediatricdentistryandorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=233"},"modified":"2025-07-15T21:54:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T21:54:37","slug":"child-has-sensitive-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gandgpediatricdentistryandorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=233","title":{"rendered":"My Child Has Sensitive Teeth; How Can I Fix This Problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental sensitivity can be quite frustrating and uncomfortable, so you\u2019re probably interested in how the problem can be resolved if your child is struggling with this issue. Luckily, there are a number of home remedies and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products that can reduce dental sensitivity, and your pediatric dentist<\/a> will be more than happy to treat the problem if necessary. Here\u2019s a brief guide to why children may experience dental sensitivity and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Dental Sensitivity in Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common cause of dental sensitivity in children is poor oral hygiene. While baby teeth have thicker layers of enamel than adult teeth, kids are not known for their eagerness to comply with proper dental cleaning. This can set them up for tooth decay that leaves the inner structures of their teeth more vulnerable to pressure, temperature shifts, and other stressors. A few common factors behind children\u2019s dental sensitivity include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n