Q. What is tooth sensitivity?

A.Tooth sensitivity is experiencing discomfort or pain in your teeth when they are exposed to extreme heat or cold, like ice cream or piping hot coffee. Some teeth may even be too sensitive that they can experience pain from flossing and brushing. Fortunately, this can be treated. For more information, please contact our Vallejo DDS.

Q. They said I need to see a periodontist. What is a periodontist?

A. A periodontist is a gum specialist. Not only does a periodontist have to complete 4 years in dental school, but also another 3 years of specialty training in the treatment, diagnosis as well as prevention of gum diseases.