Taking proper care of your oral health is crucial to prevent difficulties like a sore mouth, toothache, or a swelled-up jaw. So, you must strictly adhere to the dental hygiene regimen as suggested by your orthodontist. Additionally, consult immediately with a specialist if you are facing severe dental problems to avoid complications down the line.
Irregular brushing or not flossing adequately can lead to your teeth and gum being susceptible to a wide array of problems, including:
Also referred to as tooth decay, cavities are a widespread oral health issue that individuals from any age group can face. According to the World Health Organisation, almost 100% of the adult population around the globe struggles with this issue. A cavity results primarily when you consume foods high in sugar and starch content.
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Tooth sensitivity.
Stains on the surface of your tooth.
Noticeable holes in your teeth.
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This is one of the most common dental problems faced by adults around the world. Referred to as Gingivitis in its primary stage, this issue can lead to bleeding gums and pus build-up around the base of your teeth. Remember that gum disease needs to be attended to as soon as possible; otherwise, it can lead to a more serious stage called Periodontitis.
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Root infection is one of the most common teeth problems and notably one of the severe ones you may have to deal with. This condition can take place if the bacteria present in your mouth succeed in reaching through to the inner chamber of your teeth, infecting the roots. Over time, these microbes can attack the pulp tissue inside your teeth.
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As the name suggests, if you struggle with dentin hypersensitivity, your teeth become highly sensitive to both warm and cold. The enamel layer on your teeth thinning out is the primary reason for this dental problem. Without the presence of the enamel, the dentin is exposed and it affects the tubes connected to the nerves deep inside your teeth. Hence, these nerves react when you consume a hot or cold substance.
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Having bad breath is also one of the common dental problems. This can be a result of numerous factors like poor oral hygiene, medication, acid reflux, infection, regular smoking etc. Halitosis or bad breath occurs mainly because of the sulphur-producing bacteria that break down the protein that releases odorous volatile sulphur compounds (VSC).
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Stained teeth are a very common oral problem that most people tend to ignore. Anything can stain your teeth, for example, certain foods, medications, regular use of tobacco, ageing, etc. There are three ways to whiten them, a dentist may use a whitening agent and a special light. Another way is to bleach them or use whitening toothpaste or rinses.
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As you may imply from its name, receding gums means your gums pull back from the root surface. This is a serious oral hygiene problem. Nevertheless, there are many ways to treat this condition. As per experts, early diagnosis and treatment for this dental problem can have lesser consequences and better outcomes.
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Erosion of enamel mainly occurs if someone consumes a lot of sugary and acidic foods. Although this is a slow process, it can lead to several dental problems. Unfortunately, there is no cure for this condition, but you can make certain lifestyle changes to reduce further erosion.
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Anyone can develop this oral condition, but it is more common among elderly people. This mainly causes those who have serious ailments like cancer, gland diseases, nerve damage and diabetes.
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This phenomenon is known as Bruxism. Often this is seen while people are in their sleep than when they are awake. Those who have sleep disorders, anxiety or stress tend to develop teeth grinding. Dentists may provide you with a custom mouthguard to minimise grinding and also protect your teeth.
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When an adult tooth is unable to come out properly, it is called an impacted or wisdom tooth. This is also a very common phenomenon that occurs when a tooth is stuck against another tooth or bone or soft tissue. Such teeth are only removed when it causes severe pain.
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Regular dental appointments may indicate the development of wisdom tooth
Crooked teeth in other words are a misalignment of teeth. This is a treatable condition. More than just to get a better smile, dentists suggest treating this condition to align your bite. In addition, it also improves overall dental hygiene. Orthodontists use braces, aligners and retainers to treat this condition
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Not everyone feels this is a dental problem. However, there are people who prefer to have that picture-perfect smile and want to correct it. Those who want to treat this condition need to consult an orthodontist for cosmetic solutions such as veneers or bonding.
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Unpleasant smile, leading to loss of self-confidence in some.
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