Dental Health: Problems and Treatments

It is really important for us to take good care of our mouth so that it does not get affected by dental problems such as periodontal disease, gingivitis, bad breath and many more. Today the point of discussion is about these common dental problems and their treatment.

• Abscessed Tooth: This condition occurs when there is an infection which crawls to your tooth pulp and finally stays in the root near the jaw bone. This forms a swollen and pus filled area. If you are suffering from this dental problem you will experience pain, fever, gum redness, bad breath and swelling. If the tooth is left untreated you might have to undergo a root canal treatment in which your dentist will drain out the abscess.


• Cavities: Popularly known as Tooth Decay, this is one of the common dental problems faced globally. This happens when tooth enamel gets damaged because of acid in the foods. Our teeth already have bacteria in the form of plaque. When we consume food these bacteria starts to react and produce acid as a byproduct.

The best way to treat tooth decay is by following regular brushing and flossing. However the treatment is completely dependent upon the level and intensity of tooth decay.

If the cavity is not intense or serious then it can be treated by filling. However larger cavities would require drilling your tooth to remove the decay.

Once decay is removed your dentist will place a crown over your teeth. In this dental condition if the decay reaches pulp you might have to undergo root canal treatment.

• Crowns: This basically is not a dental problem but a solution. It is a cap that will be placed over your damaged teeth. You will need a crown if your tooth has a large filling or it is cracked. Alternatively it might be also be used to support dental bridge. However the use of crown does not end here. It may also be used to hide your stained tooth.

• Dry Socket: This is a condition which pops up after tooth extraction. Once you have dry socket your underlying nerves will be exposed which will give you excruciating pain.

To suppress pain you might want to consider over the counter medication such as ibuprofen which will also help in reducing the swelling. However to treat it completely you will have to seek help from your dentist.

• Gum Disease: Technically called as gingivitis, this is a milder form of gum disease. This is an inflammation caused on the gums caused by plaque buildup on teeth. Gum Disease is painful, causes gums to bleed and become red and swollen.

You might experience bad breath and gum recession. If this treatment is left unnoticed you might end up suffering from periodontitis.

This condition leads to tooth loss. People who are more prone to this dental problem are the ones who do not follow proper dental hygiene.

The other factors which contribute towards gum disease are smoking, diabetes, pregnancy and some medications. You need to consult your dentist the moment you feel signs such as redness, swelling and bleeding from gums.

During the early stages it is easier to treat a gum disease. However later on you might have to undergo tooth extraction procedure.

Just be careful with your diet. Make sure that you do not consume anything that is too acidic and sugary. Control your urge for soda, coffee, tea and wine. Give up smoking and tobacco and make sure to follow proper dental hygiene to stay healthy.