Common dental problems, their causes, and how to deal with them

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Common dental problems, their causes, and how to deal with them

Dental and oral health is essential for your overall wellbeing. Poor oral hygiene can result in many dental issues, such as dental cavities and gum diseases. The condition can also lead to some other diseases in many individuals, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. As per the World Health Organization (WHO) data: • Between 60 to 90 percent of school children have at least one dental cavity • Between 15 to 20 percent of adults between the ages 35 to 44 have severe gum diseases, and • Nearly 100% of adults have at least one dental cavity.

• Causes of dental and oral diseases

Oral cavities provide a safe breeding place for bacteria, viruses, and fungi. If you continue to consume diets high in sugar content, you provide perfect conditions for acid-producing bacteria to flourish. Bacteria thrive in plaque, a sticky matrix near your gum line. The plaque will keep on building up if it is not regularly removed by brushing and flossing. The plaque will harden and move down the length of your tooth, causing inflammation in the gums. This condition is known as gingivitis. Increased inflammation will cause your gums to loosen your teeth. A pocket is created in which pus will collect eventually.

TOOTH PROBLEMS CAN OCCUR DUE TO MANY REASONS, SUCH AS: • • • • • •

Tobacco consumption Frequently consuming sugary food and drinks Poor brushing habits Diabetes Family history of tooth diseases Symptoms of tooth disease

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE BELOW SYMPTOMS, YOU SHOULD SEEK AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DENTIST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. • • • •

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Pain or toothache Sensitivity to hot and cold water and beverages Bleeding or swollen gums after brushing or flossing Ulcers, sores, or tender areas in the mouth that do not heal easily Pain with chewing or biting Loose teeth Receding gum

TOOTH AND GUM DISEASES If you do not take proper care of your teeth, you may suffer from many diseases, such as: Cavities: Also known as tooth decay, the areas in your tooth may get holes. The condition happens due to acid in the teeth eating away the enamel, underlying dentin, and the connective tissue.

Gingivitis: The disease will make your gums to swell and bleed when you brush or floss. Untreated gingivitis may lead to a more serious infectious condition, known as periodontitis.

Sensitive teeth: Also known as dentin hypersensitivity, the condition usually temporarily occurs after a root canal or filling, or due to gum diseases and cracked tooth.

Cracked or broken tooth: The condition occurs due to an injury to the mouth, chewing hard food, or grinding the teeth at night.

Proper oral hygiene habits of brushing, flossing and limiting sugar intake can help in avoiding costly dental procedures and long-term health issues. Brushing yor teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day, eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, avoiding the consumption of tobacco products, and drinking fluoridated water can help in keeping your teeth healthy.

TREATMENT FOR TOOTH DISEASES Cleaning Professional tooth cleaning will get you rid of any plaque that you may have missed while brushing or flossing, and also remove tartar.

Fluoride treatment Fluoride helps in strengthening the enamel of your tooth, and also make them makes resilient to acid and bacteria.

Root canal You may need a root canal if tooth decay reaches the nerve. The nerve will be removed by the dentist, and replaced with a filling made of a biocompatible material.

Filling and crowns A filling is used to repair a cavity, crack or hole in the tooth. A crown will be placed by your dentist if the tooth is broken due to an injury.

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