Oral health is extremely important to maintain overall wellbeing. Around 2.26 million school-days and 4.15 million working days are spent annually in dental visits or dental sick-days as per Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). To keep a guarded eye on even the slightest onset of any dental or gum disease, a regular and consistent schedule of dentist visits should be followed.
Following are some signs that indicate you need to see a dentist:
1. If your teeth are already sensitive and lately you are experiencing an increase in that sensitivity. Which may include sharp pain or sensation especially when having something hot or cold.
2. Your gums are seemingly tender, swollen, reddened and irritated.
3. If you are witnessing any sort of bleeding in your mouth while brushing or flossing.
4. You can notice a bad smell or taste in your mouth.
5. If you don’t feel satisfied by the general look of your teeth and notice some irregularities you want to improve.
6. If there’s a toothache that is not going away
7. If you are having trouble while eating and swallowing food or water.
8. If you smoke or drink regularly.
9. You have a sensitive jaw muscle or soreness of the temporomandibular joint along with inflammation.
10. If your mouth feels constantly dry then it might be Xerostomia which needs dental care.
11. If you have had any dental procedure in the past, for instance a filling, crown, bonding, or even a cosmetic procedure.
12. If you have any ongoing health conditions for which you are on medication such as heart disease, diabetes, eating disorders, migraines, etc.
13. If you are pregnant. Studies have shown that pregnant women are more susceptible to periodontal disease due to hormonal changes and an increase in blood flow.
14. If you have any spots or sores in your mouth that have not healed on their own and lasted longer than a week.
15. If you have never visited a dentist previously or it has been more than 6 months since your last dental visit.
Even if you don’t have any prevalent symptoms of oral problems, consistent dental check-ups are important for better upkeep of oral health and to ensure the prevention of various dental problems.
At Pathways Dental Care in Ancaster, we are committed to providing the most progressive and technologically advanced, minimally invasive dental services for you and your family in a modern, warm and inviting atmosphere.
For more information visit www.pathwaysdental.com.
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