Treating Sensitivity in Orthodontic Patients
Hard tissue hypersensitivity, commonly known as dentinal hypersensitivity, is one type of hypersensitivity experienced by orthodontic patients.
Category: Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity Management With Fluoride
Fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride are both viable treatment options in efforts to relieve the pain of dentinal hypersensitivity, particular…
Air Polishing for Today’s Dental Hygienist
By Jennifer Harmon, RDH, MS and Jennifer L. Brame, RDH, MS One of the greatest challenges for achieving and maintaining a healthy periodontium is biofilm…
Strategies for Dentinal Hypersensitivity Management
Patient discomfort caused by this common complaint can be effectively addressed with both in-office and at-home therapies.
Addressing the Symptoms of Dentinal Hypersensitivity
By Shelly Withers, RDH, MS, Debra Zawistowski, RDH, BS Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is a common condition that can interfere with patients’ quality of life. Determining the…
Chairside Management of Dentinal Hypersensitivity
By Harlan J. Shiau, DDS, DMSc Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) remains a common condition affecting 10% to 30% of adults.1 The pain produced by DH can range…
Addressing Whitening-Related Sensitivity
By Faith Y. Miller, RDH, MSEd Tooth whitening processes and products are significant contributors to dentinal hypersensitivity. While patients may be satisfied with the esthetic…