Everyone knows they should see a dentist twice a year for a check-up, but it’s quite common for people to miss a year or so without scheduling a meeting with a dentist due to travel, work, family, and ultimately, just not having the time or need to go until pain or uncomfortable sensations strike.
It’s always tempting to wait out the pain with painkillers or gels when discomfort strikes, as common pains like toothache, sensitive teeth, or cracked teeth go away after a few days in minor instances, only to return shortly after. If you suffer from any of these oral conditions below, you should seek dental advice immediately.Â
Headaches & Grinding teeth
If you find yourself waking up in the morning with a headache or a slight migraine, this could be down to sore teeth caused by grinding teeth. This sensation (Bruxism) is regular among adults with stress-related issues that cause unconsciously clenching or grinding of their teeth while awake and during sleep, leading to damaged teeth, headaches, and jaw problems.
Toothache
It’s never an easy time when a toothache strikes! It’s hard to think, concentrate, stand, lay down, sit, or do anything that requires your brain to act. Painkillers can subdue the pain for a while, but if a recurring toothache keeps troubling you, it’s an urgent sign that you should visit a friendly dentist.Â
Inflamed Gums
Sore, swollen, and red gums are signs of potential gum disease and can cause serious discomfort if left untreated. Severe cases of gum disease need treating straight away with oral cleaning tools that eliminate infections, plaque around the gum line, and bacterias.
Other minor issues like abscesses around the teeth and gums are easily treatable with a visit to the dentist and proper dental hygiene at home.
Loose or Cracked Teeth
Nothing is satisfying about chewing on food with a wobbly or cracked tooth. Food gets stuck in between the gaps, and the pain and trauma eventually become unbearable. When noticing a loose or chipped tooth, you should see your dentist immediately for assistance.
A qualified dentist will make a diagnosis of the tooth and determine if a cracked tooth can be repaired or needs removing. The procedure at Northwickmanordental.co.uk for tooth removal is stress-free and over in no time.Â
Sensitive To Hot & Cold
Nearly everyone at some point in their lives suffers from an uncomfortable sensation from hot and cold food or drink in their teeth. If you have sensitive teeth when eating ice cream, hot drinks, citrus drinks, or sweet foods on a regular basis, it’s better to schedule an appointment with a dentist. A dentist can resolve this issue with cleaning and protective coatings aimed to reduce the sensitivity.
Bleeding Gums
Occasional bleeding of the gums that lasts a day or two is nothing to be alarmed about, but continuous bleeding for several days during brushing could be something more serious like gingivitis, periodontal disease, bad breath, scurvy, and even diabetes the longer it’s left untreated.
Minor causes of bleeding gums can also be caused by using a toothbrush with hard bristles, using medication like blood thinners, flossing for the first time, or faulty dental procedures.
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