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Sensitive Teeth Or Receding Gums? How To Tell The Difference

Sensitive Teeth Or Receding Gums? How To Tell The Difference

on Jul 04 2026
Sensitive teeth are a symptom, not a diagnosis. Receding gums, acid erosion, a cracked tooth, decay, a failing filling, grinding and gum inflammation each cause sensitivity differently — and each needs a different fix. This guide walks the full differential: what triggers each one, how long the pain lasts, whether it hits one tooth or many, and the one test that tells you when to stop reaching for toothpaste and book a dentist.