top 10 dental mouth problems and how to avoid them

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Top 10 dental mouth problems and how to avoid them

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Top  10  dental  mouth  problems  and  how  to  avoid  them

1.  ToothacheIndicates  a  cavity  or  a  symptom  of  gum  disease.    !

It  could  also  be  a  sign  of  an  abscess  or  impacted  tooth.

2.  Sensitive  Teeth  Teeth  hurt  when  you  consume  hot  or  cold  

drinks.    !

It  could  be  due  to  tooth  decay,  worn  tooth  

enamel,  gum  disease  or  receding  gums.  

3.  Bleeding  GumsIt  can  be  a  sign  of  gingivitis,  an  early  stage  of  gum  disease  or  the  outcome  of  brushing  too  hard.    

4.  Mouth  Sores  !

It  could  be  a  symptom  of  disease  or  disorder;  bacteria  infection,  viruses  or  irritation  caused  by  

braces  or  sharp  edges  of  a  broken  tooth.    

5.  Bad  BreathCan  be  triggered  by  what  you  eat,  poor  oral  hygiene,  dry  mouth  and  smoking.    !

Persistent  bad  breath  can  be  a  sign  of  gum  disease.  

6.  Jaw  Pain  !

Possible  causes  may  include  sinus  

problems,  toothache,  teeth  

grinding,  gingivitis  or  TMJ  disorder.    

7.  Dry  Mouth  A  symptom  of  a  disorder  or  side  effects  of  medication.    !

Dry  mouth  may  result  in  tooth  decay  and  bad  breath.    

8.  Oral  Piercing  Infection  !

Creates  numerous  problems  for  your  health  

and  oral  wellbeing.    !

Signs  of  infection  include  swelling,  fever,  chills  or  

red-­‐streaked  look  around  the  pierced  area.    

   

9.  Broken  Teeth  !

The  crack  is  invisible  to  the  naked  eye  but  is  painful  and  can  create  bigger  issues  if  left  untreated.    

10.  Discoloured  Teeth  !

The  result  of  eating  certain  

foods  like  coffee,  or  tobacco  use,  

ageing,  genetics  or  medications.    

A  small  indication  of  

dental  problem  may  worsen  if  left  untreated.  

To  prevent  further  

complications,  visit  your  dental  care  partners  

here  at    Beverley  Dental.

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Reference:  http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/Top-­‐Dental-­‐Symptoms http://www.webmd.com/oral-­‐health/ss/slideshow-­‐mouth-­‐problems http://dentistry.about.com/od/toothmouthconditions/tp/10-­‐Common-­‐Dental-­‐Problems.htm