Saturday 18 February 2017

9 Common Dental Problems and their Solutions

Essential Steps to prevent dental problems:

      1.       Brushing twice a day
      2.       Flossing daily
      3.       Eating properly
      4.       Regular dental check

Common Dental Problems:
      
       1.       Bad Breath

This is also called as halitosis, people with consistent bad breath is about 85% as per the study. Some of the causes of bad breath are Gum disease, cavities, oral cancer, dry mouth and bacteria on the tongue. You should visit your dentist asap if you suffer from chronic bad breath, mouthwash will only cover-up but it will not totally cure the problem.

      2.       Tooth Decay

The second most known disease in the US is tooth decay, which is also known as cavities. When the plaque, sticky substance that forms on teeth, combines with the sugars and/or starches of the food we eat, it will result to acids that attacks tooth enamel. It will also help to solve the problem if you eat healthy foods, avoiding snacks and drinks which contains high sugar.

      3.       Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease, which is also known as gum disease, is connected to heart attacks and strokes. Gum disease is one of the main cause of tooth loss among adults and it’s an infection in the gums surrounding the teeth. Gingivitis and periodontitis are the two major types of gum disease.

      4.       Oral Cancer

This is a serious and deadly disease that millions of people will be affected. More than 300,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed yearly worldwide, based on the survey from Oral Cancer Foundation. They also estimated that someone dies every hour of every day from oral cancer in the US. This is highly curable if it will be treated in the early stages.

      5.       Mouth Sores

Canker sores, fever blisters, cold sores, ulcers and thrush are the most common types of mouth sores. You don’t need to worry about and it will disappear immediately if it lasts more than two weeks only.

      6.       Tooth Erosion

When the acid attacks the enamel, it’s the cause of loss tooth structure. It can shift from sensitivity to more severe problems. Tooth erosion is usually the common problem but, it can be prevented easily.

      7.       Tooth Sensitivity

This is the result of discomfort in your teeth from cold air, hot/cold drinks, ice cream, sweets and some people with sensitive teeth, which comes from brushing and flossing.

8.       Toothaches and Dental Emergencies

Dental accidents can happen anytime, you need to ensure to visit your dentist immediately in case you can’t handle on your own the problem on your teeth.

      9.       Unattractive Smile

This is one of the major reasons people want to get dental treatment because, their unhappy with their smile. Teeth whitening, dental implants, orthodontics or other cosmetic dental work from your dentist, will give you the smile of your dreams.

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