New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- You may not give much thought to your teeth on a daily basis. Out of habit, you brush your teeth in the morning and before sleeping. But when your teeth hurt while brushing or eating or having a chilled drink, that's when you realise you need to focus more on oral health. If you have sensitive teeth, simple activities like eating a cup of ice cream can cause temporary but sharp pain in your teeth. Read on to know how to treat sensitive teeth.

What is tooth sensitivity?

People end up with sensitive teeth when the protective enamel on the tooth's surface wears down, exposing the underlying dentin, says dental surgeon and prosthodontist Dr Sacheev Nanda. Some of the symptoms are pain or discomfort when consuming hot, c...