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<\/p>\nYou may not know it, but the cold weather (and the holidays) can affect tooth pain and sensitivity. The nerve endings of teeth also sense changes in temperature. Here are four common reasons why some of us might feel tooth sensitivity during colder seasons:<\/p>\n
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Hot Drinks<\/strong> Holiday Treats<\/strong> Seasonal Illness<\/strong> Thermal Stress<\/strong>
\nWhen the temperature drops, people often drink more hot beverages. These drinks can increase tooth sensitivity. The polar differences between hot and cold can irritate tooth nerve endings, resulting in pain.<\/p>\n
\nWhat\u2019s a holiday season without sweets and treats? Unfortunately, rich, sugary foods cause sensitivity and tooth decay<\/a><\/strong>. Enjoying a moderate amount of treats is fine, but follow your indulgence with a glass of water to remove bacteria and particles that cling to teeth.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-Tips-to-Control-Tartar-Buildup2.jpg\")
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\nFlu, cold, and sinus infections commonly occur during the colder months. These illnesses also influence tooth pain, due to inflammation of the maxillary sinus. This tissue sits on top of the upper front teeth, so when it becomes inflamed, do you feel pressure and pain.<\/p>\n
\nTooth enamel contracts when exposed to cold and expands when it is warm. This contraction (during opposing temperatures) is called \u201cthermal stress.\u201d It commonly occurs during the shift into the colder season and could be the cause of some tooth sensitivity.<\/p>\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/How-Cold-Weather-Affects-Teeth.jpeg\")
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