top 10 dental mouth problems and how to avoid them
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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.
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