During the colder months, dentists generally see an uptick in patients complaining of sensitive teeth. In fact, the prevalence of teeth sensitivity is so common that dentists have created a scale known as the Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale to determine how uncomfortable a patient’s tooth sensitivity is.
Some dentists might even go as far as recreating cold atmospheres using cold bursts of air to determine how sensitive your teeth are when exposed to lower temperatures. When the dentist is able to help determine why cold air is the culprit behind your sensitive teeth, you’re more likely to find a remedy that helps reduce if not remove the pain altogether.