Sensitive teeth shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your morning coffee or a cold drink on a hot Sydney day. If you’re in Mona Vale or the Northern Beaches and experiencing tooth sensitivity, there are immediate and permanent treatment options backed by expertise and technology.
Same-Day Relief Options
For urgent solutions, these dental approaches can make a difference in a single appointment, with improvement within days.
- Desensitising Treatments: Special gels or varnishes are applied directly to sensitive spots. They block the tiny tubes in your teeth that send pain signals. Cost: $80–$150 per session.
- Fluoride Applications: Professional-grade fluoride strengthens weakened enamel and reduces sensitivity. This is stronger than over-the-counter products. Cost: $80–$150.
- Sealants: We can close exposed root surfaces or worn spots with a protective coating. It creates a barrier between your tooth and what’s triggering the pain. Cost: $150–$300 per tooth.
Options like these work well for mild to moderate sensitivity. For lasting results, you might need something more substantial.
Repairing Damaged or Worn Teeth
If your sensitivity comes from structural damage or significant wear, these treatments address the root cause and offer lasting relief.
- Composite Bonding: Builds up worn edges, covers exposed roots, and seals off sensitive spots. It’s usually done in one visit and matches your natural tooth colour. Cost: $300–$600 per tooth.
- Porcelain Veneers: Cover the front surface of your tooth completely. They’re ideal if you have multiple worn or sensitive teeth and want to improve the appearance of your smile. Cost: $1,500–$2,500 per tooth.
- Dental Crowns: Cap badly worn or cracked teeth. They protect from further damage and eliminate sensitivity. Same-day crowns are often available for instant help. Cost: $1,800–$2,500 per tooth.
Bite Protection for Grinding
One of the common causes of sensitivity is grinding your teeth at night. It can damage enamel quickly, requiring recurrent solutions like night guards. This is the most important step, because without it, any other treatment is a temporary patch.
A custom night guard isn’t flimsy like chemist-bought, general ones. When getting fitted, the dentist takes digital scans of your teeth and creates a tailor-made guard. You wear it while you sleep, and it absorbs the grinding force so your teeth don’t.
Price Ranges and Finance
Here’s an estimated overview of costs related to teeth sensitivity treatments:
- Quick-Relief Options: $80–$300 per visit
- Bonding: $300–$600 per tooth
- Veneers: $1,500–$2,500 per tooth
- Crowns: $1,800–$2,500 per tooth
- Night Guards: $500–$800
Exact pricing depends on how many teeth need work, the type of smile rehabilitation, and which treatments you choose. At Mona Vale Dental in Sydney, we’ll provide a detailed quote after your assessment and discuss payment options.
Why Mona Vale Dental
Getting a proper sensitive teeth treatment plan in Mona Vale means working with a team that understands what’s causing your discomfort. With high-level knowledge, Dr Alistair specialises in tooth wear and sensitivity, teaching and practising.
To help us accurately diagnose, we use MODJAW® 4D visualisations. This allows us to:
- Track how your jaw moves and where your bite is creating problems
- Identify exactly which teeth are under stress and why they’re wearing down
How to Book Your Assessment
If you’re ready to explore care for sensitive teeth in Northern Beaches, call us on (02) 9997 1100. Your first appointment includes a thorough assessment, which can include innovative digital imaging and a comprehensive discussion around your needs, financial options, and goals.
Get sensitive teeth and tooth wear treatment in Mona Vale with pricing today.
FAQs
Will my health fund cover any of this?
Many funds cover a portion of preventive treatments like fluoride and night guards. Bonding, veneers, and crowns have varying levels of coverage, depending on your policy. We can check your benefits and discuss payment plans with you.
What if I have a tooth sensitive to cold?
When you have a tooth sensitive to cold, it typically indicates you have exposed dentine or a crack. Book an assessment so we can test the tooth and work out the right course of treatment.
Is the treatment painful?
Most treatments are painless. For things like bonding or crowns, we use a local anaesthetic so you’re comfortable. You might have minor sensitivity for a day or two afterwards.
Can sensitivity come back after treatment?
If we mend the cause by sealing a crack or stopping grinding, sensitivity shouldn’t return. If you keep grinding your teeth without a guard or drink a lot of acidic drinks, new wear can develop over time.
