Use specialty toothpaste: If sensitive teeth are an issue and you haven't already done so, switch your toothpaste so that you're only using a kind that's meant for sensitive teeth. Don't switch back once your teeth feel better, stick with the special toothpaste. Watch what you eat/drink: There's a reason why your dentist says to consume sweets in moderation. That's because sugary foods and drinks can wage war on your tooth enamel.

Additionally, so can acidic foods and drinks. We're not saying to eliminate the aforementioned types of foods and drinks from your diet, but take note of when you're consuming what - and then try to brush your teeth no more than 20 minutes after consumption to get rid of the residue in your mouth. Inquire about barriers: Talk to your dentist to see if you'd be a good fit to receive painted on barriers of fluoride or some other sort of resin. These are applied…