Is your mouth trying to tell you something? Your teeth, gums, tongue, and breath can reveal the state of your dental, oral and general health. Depending on how well you keep up with personal hygiene, ultimately will determine how well your body fights off oral issues. Here are some common health problems seen by your local Dentist in Scottsdale.
* If your gums are painful, inflamed, or an odd color & hellip ; Your mouth you might say: Warning: gingivitis! The warning signs of gingivitis are swollen gums, traces of blood on the toothbrush, and a change in the color of your gums. However, these signs are often painless. Gingivitis is one of the main causes of tooth loss in adults.
* If your teeth are sensitive to hot or cold…Your mouth you might say: Warning! Cavities, a fracture, tooth enamel is worn, bare root, or infection is present! Sensitivity to heat usually indicates that the pulp is infected. Sensitivity to cold indicates an inflammation of the pulp. This can also be caused by pulp decay, failure of restoration work, or bruxism issues. In any case, see your Dentist in Scottsdale immediately.
* If your gums bleed when you brush or use dental floss..Your mouth might say: Calm down! You may have used too much energy while brushing or flossing, which can cause bleeding. At your next dental appointment, ask your hygienist to teach you how to floss properly. However, you could be suffering from gingivitis! Make an appointment with your dentist to rule out this hypothesis.
* If your jaw hurts…Your mouth may say: You are suffering from a TMJ disorder. In most cases, stress is the cause. Compulsively tightening your teeth or grinding them without realizing it are the main causes of TMJ. In other cases, a facial injury, and certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, can cause this condition.
* If you have bad breath…Your mouth might say: Improve your dental hygiene. Food particles trapped in your mouth become a bacteria-incubator, which gives you bad breath. It is important to brush your teeth and use floss regularly. Also brush your tongue, which also fights against bad breath. Bad breath is associated with poor carb diets, such as Atkins. They can help you lose weight (short-term, at least), but they can also give you halitosis.
If you are interested in learning more about oral care, contact CJ Dentistry today.
