Several signs and symptoms will help you determine that when to visit your dentist .
SIGNS TO KNOW THAT YOU NEED TO VISIT YOUR DENTIST-
- YOU HAVE DENTAL PAIN -
Pain is the primary reason to go to the dentist outside the general checkup.
Pain can be of different types like toothaches,gum pain,jaw pain etc. Also these pain causes discomfort which may be mild to severe. Iching or throbbing pain can also be there. Also some people may experience high sensitivity to temperatures or sweets. All such type of pain indicates a evaluation by the dentist. Some people might have pain without any decay or gum disease ,on evaluating a dentist can find out the reason which includes, teeth grinding during sleeping (bruxism).which may cause severe pain in the morning.
TREATMENT FOR BRUXISM - Night guards are the best treatment to avoid upper and lower teeth to contact. during sleeping to avoid jaw pain.
- YOU MAY DRY MOUTH -
Constant dry mouth can be a side effect of any on medication or genetic issue.However dry can lead to dental problems.Saliva helps to wash away bacteria from the mouth . People with dry mouth tend to have more cavities.
- YOUR TEETH ARE LOOSE AND SHIFTING -
Shifting of teeth may indicate severe gum disease known as periodontitis. If you have loose or shifting teeth you may loose your teeth if you do not take care. A dental appointment can fix issue by regular checkups and and periodontal cleaning to stop the progression of the disease.
- YOU ARE PREGNANT -
Pregnant women experience hormonal changes that can impact their dental health.During pregnancy gingivitis,cavities etc are very common.Regualr checkups are important to avoid these issues.
- YOUR GUMS ARE PULLING BACK -
Gums that receed fro the teeth or appear red and swollen could be in the darly stages of gum disease.However , gum recession is normal during ageing.You need to visit your dentist to know what is the reason behind the gum recession. Regular checkups and deep cleaning can help you well.
- YOUR GUMS BLEED WHILE BRUSHING -
The gums and teeth are strong enough to bear brushing and flossing.If you see blood during brushing or flossing ,it is s early sign of gum diseaseand you need to vissit centist.