The range of
possible dental disorders is wide and many and some are more easily recognized
than others. It could be a bit perplexing to consider you may have a dental
disorder without realizing it, but it’s actually more common than you might
think. Some disorders have obvious symptoms that may have you running to our
office. Others can be more subtle. Do you feel tired, easily irritable, or have
difficulty focusing? Do you have facial soreness or pain? Surprisingly, these
may be the result of a dental disorder. Our goal is to educate our patients on
common and uncommon symptoms that may be a sign to visit our office and receive
the required care to remedy these conditions.
A dental
disorder is a disruption of your body’s natural process relating to your oral
health. Despite its origins, it is important to understand symptoms may be
experienced elsewhere in the body. For this reason, many suffer from ailments
they don’t consider relevant to tell their dentist. However, as we are a
medical provider we encourage you to share things that may not seem related –
you never know! Here are a few to keep on the lookout, so you can better
identify signs should something be amiss.
Generally,
wisdom teeth develop in the pre-teen years and by the late teens the crown of
the wisdom teeth will begin to erupt. During the development phase if there
isn't enough room, wisdom teeth will become impacted. Symptoms can cause or be
caused by: infection to the gums, crowded teeth, decay of the wisdom teeth,
incorrect positioning of the wisdom teeth, or a cyst that may destroy bone. All
of these problems are painful and can be addressed during our consultation.
While scary to
confront, oral growths are a condition that can emerge as serious. It is possible
for oral growths to be completely benign and harmless, but in other cases they
can be the beginning stages of cancer. For this reason it’s important a medical
professional diagnose and treat the growths accordingly. Even if you are
certain it’s harmless (for example, perhaps you suffered trauma to the face
that injured your mouth), it’s still worth an appointment to ensure you’re not
at an increased risk for infection or other potential issues.
We understand
some conditions may seem complex. Rest assured we are here to work with you to
find a solution to your unique needs. If you feel one or more of these
conditions may apply to you or a family member, call our office to begin
seeking relief today. We are here for you.
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