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Do your teeth hurt when you drink very cold or hot drinks or when you brush your teeth? Well, you may be having sensitive teeth. While most people attribute sensitive teeth to only tooth decay, some other factors can cause teeth sensitivity. This article will discuss some of the causes of sensitive teeth and possible treatment for the condition.

Causes of teeth sensitivity

• Over-brushing

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Traditionally, human beings used toothbrushes from twigs to brush their teeth. They sometimes added some crushed abrasives such as salt, egg shells and charcoal to try and make their teeth clean. Toothpaste as we know it was first introduced in the 1800’s.

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