What Is Dentine Hypersensitivity? Dentine hypersensitivity is something I see in clinic almost every day — it’s that sharp, sudden pain you feel when your teeth react to cold air, hot drinks, or even brushing. It happens when the dentine (the inner layer of the tooth) becomes exposed — often due to gum recession, enamel wear, or overbrushing. Once exposed, those tiny dentinal tubules act like channels straight to the nerve, causing that familiar zing of discomfort. Traditionally, we used to trea

👀 🦷 DENTINE HYPERSENSITIVITY - S3 GUIDELINES 🦷👀 September has been an incredibly busy month for the BSP Team already! Alongside our usual activities, the Society has embarked on a major global initiative: the development of a Dentine Hypersensitivity Clinical Practice Guideline. Our preseident, Nicola West has been working closely with a team of expert authors to finalise systematic reviews on seven key topics. Watch this space! 👀 More to come soon! #periodontology #dentaleducation #dentalh