While everyone knows how important it is to make regular visits to their dentist’s office, it’s not secret that many people still end up putting them off.
Waiting an extra month or a few extra weeks to make an
appointment for convenience or financial reasons is one thing, but putting off a
dentist visit when dealing with one of the following symptoms is something
completely different and dangerous to your health.
Here are the top five
dental symptoms you should never ignore:
1. Toothache-
Besides being painful, toothaches can signify a wide variety of serious
problems, ranging from a cavity to an abscess, impacted tooth or gum disease. A
visit to the dentist following a toothache can help save the tooth, and help to
identify the underlying cause of the problem before it gets worse.
2. Bleeding or Sore
Gums- Many people know about gingivitis from mouthwash TV commercials,
but fewer know about these potential symptoms and their link. Luckily,
gingivitis is an early and reversible stage of gum disease that is treatable, so
be sure to see a dentist if you experience these symptoms.
3. Jaw pain- This
could be a precursor to many different possible ailments, with many possible
causes such as teeth grinding, sinus problems, or an injury to the jaw. A
dentist can determine the source of the problem through an exam and/or x-rays,
so be sure to make a visit if you experience pain, popping or clicking in the
jaw.
4. Sensitive
Teeth- Many companies make products for sensitive teeth, but such
products don’t address the root of the problem, which could be related to
fractured teeth, worn tooth enamel or fillings, tooth decay and more. Be sure to
see a dentist if the problem persists for an extended period of time.
5. Cracked or broken
tooth- These can happen for a number of reasons, and are sometimes very
hard to spot, even on x-rays. They can often be precipitated by pain while
chewing and can lead to bigger problems in a short amount of time. If you
suspect a broken tooth, be sure to contact your dentist right away.
Source: Mouth Healthy
website from the American Dental Association http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/top-ten-dental-symptoms.aspx
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