Dental Problems are common to found in any person and these can cause symptoms ranging from mild to so severe that can leads to death of person. The best thing about Dental Problems is that these can be prevented by following the good technique of cleaning the teeth and by keeping good oral hygiene.

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1.Dental Caries

 Dental Caries is the most common of all the Dental Problems and it occurs due to the accumulation of food debris around the teeth. These food contents attract the bacteria that can be found within the saliva and then the combination of all results in acid formation that leads to cavities in the tooth surface. This Dental Problem can be prevented by tooth brushing twice daily after having meals, by using mouthwash and by flossing the teeth regularly.

2.Bad Breath

This is the second common problem of all the Dental Problems. There can be lots of causes behind having Bad Breath but mainly this can be due to having some teeth problems like Cavities, gum problems like Gingivitis, Periodontitis or can be due to Oral Cancer.

3.Gum Problems

Gingivitis is most common to find and the symptom to notice that is having bleeding from gums when probed. If this is not treated then this can leads to Periodontitis leading to tooth mobility and finally the tooth comes out from gums.

4.Ulcers

Next of the common Dental Problems is Ulcers. Ulcers are very painful in mouth having flat surface with white colour and red borders. These remain for a period of about 2 weeks and then go by themselves only.

5.Oral Cancer

Oral Cancer is the most dangerous of all the Dental Problems that can be cured in the beginning stages but in the final stages this can lead to death of a person. Causes of this Dental Problems can be alcohol use, tobacco use, smoking, UV exposure, stress etc.

 

Dr. Thomas K Paulose
Dr. Thomas K. Paulose is the Director Clinical Administration at Dr. Nechupadam Dental, Kochi, India. He is a specialist in oral prosthetics, Aesthetic / Cosmetic dentistry and a certified Implantologist & Implant Prosthodentist.
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