This is a sponsored article in association with <a href="http://bit.ly/3m7YwCf">Sensodyne</a>. We all know that we need to brush our teeth, floss and use mouthwash to keep on top of our oral hygiene. However, sometimes it feels like no matter how much care we take of our pearly whites, many of us still suffer from tooth pain at some time in our lives. While having sensitive teeth is certainly frustrating - and often painful - the good news is that there are some super simple things you can do to help keep it at bay. In fact, getting clued up on the sorts of foods that can trigger sensitive teeth is a key part of the battle. Luckily for you, we've compiled this handy list to keep you smiling that bright smile. 1. Sweets Unfortunately, if you're suffering from sensitive teeth, your favourite confectionaries might have to become a thing of the past. Yes, this might be a bitter pill to swallow, but hard sweets <a href="https://www.sharecare.com/health/tooth-sensitivity/sugary-foods-pain-teeth">can cause damage</a> to your teeth when you chew them. This can lead to further discomfort for sensitive teeth. <img class="size-large wp-image-12617597" src="https://img.vt.co/2020/10/3df031cf-pexels-ylanite-koppens-1906435-1024x519.jpg" alt="sweets " width="1024" height="519" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Pexels]] 2. Ice We've all been told at one point or another to stop chewing ice, probably by our mums. Turns out, they were absolutely right (as usual). Chewing hard substances like ice <a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/sensitive-teeth/foods-to-avoid/">can cause damage to the enamel</a> on your teeth. Damage to your enamel can all-too-easily lead to chipping your tooth. Keep your ice for chilling your drinks, not snacking on! <img class="size-full wp-image-12617598" src="https://img.vt.co/2020/10/56291b0c-pexels-pixabay-90763-1.jpg" alt="ice cubes and lemon" width="1000" height="656" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Pexels]] 3. Hot soups Very hot foods may well cause discomfort to sensitive teeth. To negate this, avoid hot soups - or if you really want them, use a straw to minimize contact with your teeth. <img class="size-full wp-image-12617599" src="https://img.vt.co/2020/10/f4459784-pexels-foodie-factor-539451-1.jpg" alt="Tomato soup" width="1000" height="667" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Pexels]] 4. Ice cream The same goes for very cold foods, such as ice cream. Extreme temperatures can cause discomfort to your sensitive teeth, so we're afraid you might need to swerve the ice cream sundae for the sake of your pearly whites! <img class="size-full wp-image-12617600" src="https://img.vt.co/2020/10/0ae0bc72-pexels-jéshoots-3631-1.jpg" alt="Ice cream tubs" width="1000" height="636" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Pexels]] 5. Alcohol Consumption of alcohol may contribute to tooth decay. What's more, <a href="https://www.drbradhylan.com/blog/the-worst-alcoholic-drinks-for-your-teeth">the acidic content in alcoholic drinks such as wine</a> could also increase tooth sensitivity due to loss of enamel. Yes, we know: devastating! <img class="size-full wp-image-12617601" src="https://img.vt.co/2020/10/0069b57f-pexels-helena-lopes-696215-1.jpg" alt="A glass of wine" width="1000" height="667" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Pexels]] 6. Coffee Though it's unthinkable for many of us to go without our morning coffee, the sad truth is that it might be wreaking havoc with sensitive teeth. Unfortunately, coffee is something of a triple threat when it comes to tooth sensitivity. Often drunk at a hot temperature with added sugars - as well as its level of acidity - coffee is a poor choice for those with sensitive teeth. <img class="size-large wp-image-12617602" src="https://img.vt.co/2020/10/f8bddc1b-pexels-chevanon-photography-302896-1-684x1024.jpg" alt="A cup of coffee" width="684" height="1024" />[[imagecaption|| Credit: Pexels]] If you are suffering with sensitive teeth, you can consider using <a href="https://bit.ly/3m7YwCf">Sensodyne</a> toothpaste to help protect against sensitive teeth, so you can carry on enjoying the foods you love! To find out more about how to protect your teeth, you can visit the <a href="https://bit.ly/3m7YwCf">Sensodyne website</a>.

The six common foods that can give you sensitive teeth

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