Sensitive Teeth

 
 
Sensitivity can be caused by many things and the dental hygiene therapist is the person to diagnose the cause of sensitivity.  Smileworks have an extremely busy and effective hygiene department.  We only hire dental hygiene therapists because they are highly qualified and can help our patients with gum health and sensitivity. 

Any pain in your mouth is usually bad news so it’s important to see the hygienist regularly so we can spot small problems before they become big ones.  Here at Smileworks our Therapists are extremely well qualified and take your gum health and happiness very seriously.  Patients love coming for their routine appointments and feel confident they’ve got their dental health under control and are being looked after by the best in the business.

You can read here about the more common causes of tooth sensitivity: 
 
To read more about gum health and gum disease take a look at our main page here:  Gum Disease Treatment. 

Click here for hygiene appointments.

Another popular reason for dental pain and sensitivity can be a failing tooth filling which you can learn about by following the link.

Finally your sensitivity might be caused by a hot nerve and you may need a root canal

Smileworks have more Google reviews than any other dental practice in the UK.  Here are some of our favourites from the hygiene department. 

Smileworks Liverpool

4.9

Based on 1724 reviews

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I recently had a couple of hygiene appointments with Kal and Jo, I usually get a bit of dental anxiety but both Kal and Jo were amazing and really reassuring. I would definitely recommend booking in with them both especially if you tend to get... nervous when during dental appointmentsread more

Mikey M

18:30 07 Feb 26

After having a very bad experience with another orthodontic practice in the city, I went to Smileworks to help improve my smile. I had been to Smileworks before and knew I could trust them as I was left feeling devastated with my results from the... other practice. I was left with massive gaps after braces from the other practice, my bottom teeth were chipped, and I needed 8 teeth bonding. Paula and Steph have been absolutely amazing through this whole 3 month journey. I have been treated with such dignity and respect, they have been nothing but kind and informative. Paula talked me through my whole treatment plan step by step and explained in-depth what was going to happen at every appointment. I had a thorough hygiene appointment, whitening, and finally the composite bonding that has been life changing for me. I have also been scanned for new retainers! I cannot stop smiling and looking at my teeth. I was a little anxious before my bonding appointment but Paula made me feel very calm by explaining the whole process and offering breaks if needed, she regularly checked on me throughout and it went so much quicker than I expected. It didn’t hurt and wasn’t even slightly uncomfortable. I will continue to go to Smileworks as they have provided me with a service I can trust, after having poor dental/orthodontic experiences I feel so much better that I have found a practice I can trust with fantastic staff. Thank you so much Paula and Steph.read more

Steph K

14:56 06 Feb 26

Kayleigh + Becca - really professional and thorough, were very welcoming and quick when removing my fixed retainers and polishing my teeth 🙂

Ryan Foo

12:04 29 Jan 26

Just been for my 1/2 year check ups with my Dentist JK and my hygiene and air flow, also got a filling today. Paula did teeth check and clean followed by my filling. No jab. I didnt feel a thing. Jo Paula's dental assistant was so very good,... everything to hand and so gentle too. Great work girls. The receptionists mushika and Rach were very welcoming and sorted everything out for me. Thank you all 😊read more

Pauline Lea

07:06 16 Oct 25

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Take a look at our main page on root canals here:  Root Canal Liverpool

Sensitivity can be caused by infected or inflamed tooth roots and this is something that needs dealing with right away. Sometimes a little bit of sensitivity can spell big trouble in your roots and this could mean endodontic treatment.  This is where your dentist will remove the infected root and replace it with an inert filling material to stop pain and prevent further infection or damage.

In an emergency or if you have pain you can call us to make an emergency appointment or follow the link here: emergency dental treatment.