Nowadays due to hectic lifestyle in the cities, professionals are more prone to stress & tension which are reflected in the mouth in the form of cavities near the neck of the tooth. They are neglected as they may not be decayed & discoloured & not painful too. Typically patient engages this defect with thumb or index finger. These cavities are called as Cervical Cavities,(Abfraction).
Due to this a person experiences Sensitivity on having hot or cold beverages.
Due to more intake of aerated drinks eg. Pepsi, Coke. Younger generation are suffering from erosion of teeth thereby causing sensitivity.
Similar kind of cavities are also observed in people suffering from excessive acidity & vomiting (usually known as bulemia).
Improper and forceful brushing also leads to such cavities & hence sensitivity, (Abrasion Cavities).
All these defects can efficiently be treated with the help of tooth colored composite materials (esthetic restoration).