Major Dental Problems And Their Treatments

Major Dental Problems And Their Treatments

Most dental problems can be easily prevented and treated. Some common dental problems are:-

    Bad breath: 

It is common for most people and suffer occasionally. It is better to consult your dentist if it becomes permanent. Bad breath is usually due to the breakdown of proteins by bacteria somewhere in the mouth. Food debris and plaque are the major causes for the faculty. So brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque. Other points to remember are brush your tongue, use floss or an inter dental cleaner once a day to clean between teeth. If you wear removable dentures, take them out at  night. Clean them before replacing  them the next morning.

     Tooth decay: 

The most common problem is the tooth decay. The bacteria that normally resides in the mouth feed on food sugars and starches and produce an acid. This acid destroys enamels and damage the the tooth.

    Gum disease: 

Gum disease is also called periodontal disease. It is the infection of the gum. It affects the tooth socket, gums (gingiva) and periodontal ligaments. Causative organism is bacterial plaque, mucous and food debris that constantly forms on the teeth. In order to prevent gum disease you should brush regular and proper  along with good dental hygiene.

     Tooth erosion: 

 Acidic foods and drugs that dissolve away the surface of the tooth are the main causes of the tooth erosion. The erosion increases especially due to great consumption of fizzy drinks. The best way to prevent tooth erosion is to avoid acidic foods and drinks from your diet.

     Tooth sensitivity: 

Tooth sensitivity is the wearing away of the tooth surface or gum tissue associated with tooth pain. They feel discomfort from sweets, cold air, hot drinks, cold drinks or ice cream. Some  people even experience discomfort on brushing and flossing. This can be treated successfully. You can try with brush-on fluoride gel or a fluoride rinse and low-abrasion toothpastes with formulations. Now there are various methods to remineralise your teeth.

     Mouth sores: 

There are different types of sores. They can occur at inner cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, palate or anywhere in the mouth. They generally last for 10 to 14 days and even last up to 6 weeks. Mouth sores usually can treated successfully. Gargle with cool water or eat popsicles, avoid hot beverages and foods, spicy and salty foods, and citrus. It is better to take pain relievers like pacetaminophen.

There could be also dental emergencies like severe tooth ache, which the patient should consult a dentist immediately.

Remember that your mouth is a best workplace for millions of bacteria. Most of them are harmful, but even some are helpful. It is important to keep your mouth clean to prevent harmful bacteria which cause many dental problems

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