Health Tip: If Your Teeth Are Sensitive

(HealthDay News) -- If you find that eating or drinking something hot or cold delivers a shooting pain to your pearly whites, you may have sensitive teeth.

The American Dental Association says common causes of tooth sensitivity include:

• Cavities.
• A fractured tooth.
• Worn dental fillings.
• Gum disease.
• Worn tooth enamel.
• An exposed tooth root.