Here is a short list of some of the signs that you need to see a dentist. This list is not all-inclusive, however.
- Mouth or tooth pain.
- Puffy or bleeding gums.
- Self-conscious about your smile.
- Recent dental treatment like crowns, implants or dentures.
- Ongoing Medical Issues.
- Pregnancy.
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Dry mouth
- Use of any kind of tobacco
- Jaw pain or popping jaw joints
- Sores or unusual spots in the mouth
Early Symptoms:
Mouth sores could be the symptom of a disease or disorder; infection from bacteria, viruses or fungus or result from irritation caused by braces, dentures or the sharp edge of a broken tooth or filling. It is important to have any sores or unusual spots checked by your dentist.
Ongoing Medical Issues:
Make sure your dentist is part of your care team. Your dentist is an important part of your health care team. Medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, eating disorders and treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy and hormone replacement therapy can have dental consequences.
Be Proactive:
Even if you don’t have any dental symptoms, regular checkups are important because they can help prevent problems from developing and treat existing symptoms before they become advanced.
Pi Dental Center is a prosthodontic specialty practice committed to providing our dental patients with the highest standard of dental care. Pi Dental Center. Our board-certified prosthodontists provide a wide array of treatment options for artistically restored, healthy smiles.
Don’t ignore signs that you may need to see a dentist. Give Pi Dental Center a call, if you need to schedule a dental checkup. (215) 646-6334.
