Dental issues have become quite an occurrence these days. Though
looks a very small piece, there's a lot of activity which happens in the mouth.
Most of the dental issues can be attributed to the lifestyle, food habits and
lack of personal hygiene. A lot of them can be avoided by following some basic
hygienic practices recommended by majority of the dentists.
Frequently occurring dental problems include Cavities, yellow
teeth, Bad Breath, Sensitive Teeth, Wisdom Teeth and gum diseases to name a few
with plague being the major culprit behind majority of them listed. Plague is a
breeding ground for bacteria and can lead to many other dental disorders. Many
foods that are rich in sugar, along with fizzy drinks, candy and carbohydrates,
contribute to plaque. Such foods often make the mouthwash ineffective.
Periodontitis, an infection of the gums caused by the bacteria in plaque, is
also likely to occur due to wrong brushing technique. If left untreated, the
infection will rot the tissue in the gums and destroy the bones around the
teeth, eventually facing (total) tooth loss and needing bone grafting to
restore oral health with full dentures, over denture or partials.
Sensitive teeth are fast becoming the major concern for many
people. Usually dental problems caused due to cavities or abscessed tooth,
often sting when exposed to hot or very cold foods and liquids. Exposed nerve
roots often from receding gums are also a cause for sensitive teeth. Sensitive
teeth can be avoided by using a specialized tooth paste as suggested by your
dentist. Cavities, caused by bacteria in the mouth left alone, feed on sugar
and starch remnants left on or between the teeth and are very difficult to
reach through brushing and flossing. Cavities are usually seen in kids and good
oral hygiene is your best bet to prevent them from occurring.
A wisdom tooth, the occurrence of which has to do more with the
jaw spacing usually forms when you don't have enough space in your jaw. If
there's an enough space, the jaw comes in nicely and you can keep them forever.
For some, there isn't enough room, which means they'll only come in, or
"erupt" only partially.Bacteria are able to enter the soft tissue
around the partially-erupted tooth and reside deep in the gums where the tooth is
stuck. Eventually, most people develop an infection in the jaw bone around the
wisdom tooth, or in many cases a cyst will form around the impacted wisdom
tooth. Painful, impacted wisdom teeth are usually removed through surgery.
Yellow teeth usually caused by foods and beverages we consume can be easily
treated with over the counter options, laser whitening etc.
The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth,
thoroughly, twice a day. A morning tongue scrapping plays a major role in oral
health along with flossing. Most dental diseases are caused from poor oral
hygiene and can be easily cured by taking good care of your teeth and regular
visits to the dentist.
