Learn About Some of the Most Significant Hidden Dental Issues That Can Be Discovered at Your Dental Appointment

It’s not a good idea to wait until you’re in agony to find out whether you have a tooth problem. Because your teeth are safeguarded by enamel, the toughest substance in your body, you may not experience discomfort until your dental problem has progressed to the point that your smile is jeopardized.

At California Dental Group we encourage you to get your twice yearly dental cleaning and exam so that we can find any of these potential issues as soon as possible. Keep reading to learn about them and then contact us at (800) 407-0161 to make a dental appointment.

Decay

Dentists can usually identify deterioration through a visual examination, but this isn’t always the case, therefore dental x-rays can help with early detection. When decay goes unnoticed, it can spread fast, infecting your nerve and necessitating a root canal. The key, as is true of most dental issues, is to find this problem early and to treat it right away.

Cracked Teeth

Although a broken tooth may be difficult to see, your dentist’s skilled eye can notice such issues. Because a fractured tooth can lead to tooth loss if it is not protected with a dental crown, this is critical to your oral health. Our objective is to save you from developing more significant dental problems as a result of missing your dentist appointments. We recommend that you get a dental checkup at least twice a year so that we can detect any issues that might jeopardize your oral health.

Gum Disease

Early signs of gum disease might be subtle and go unnoticed. To assess the health of your gums, our hygienist will take measurements. You should keep an eye out for symptoms such as:

• Gums that bleed – Gums should never bleed, even while brushing or flossing aggressively.
• Loose teeth – These are caused by bone loss or weaker periodontal fibers (fibers that connect the tooth to the bone), which are both caused by gum disease.
• New tooth spacing – This is a symptom of bone loss.
• Bad breath that persists – Bad breath might indicate that you have an overabundance of dangerous germs in your mouth.
• Pus around the teeth and gums – This is a sure sign that you have an infection.
• Gum recession – When your gums get strained and injured, they recede from around a tooth, leaving it loose and susceptible.
• Gums that are red and swollen – Gums should never be red or swollen.
• Tenderness or Discomfort – Periodontal disease irritates the gums and teeth due to excessive amounts of plaque, tartar, and germs.

If you have these symptoms, or would like to avoid them, we recommend contacting a dentist for help as soon as possible. You can reach California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 to make an appointment.