Top Common Dental Conditions, Causes, the Solutions

Pain can be caused by the following factors: 

Cavities

Decay can create a hole that forms in your tooth. Although they are initially small, cavities become enlarged over time if they are left untreated. Many patients won't experience discomfort in the early stages of a cavity, so they will not realize that there is an issue with their oral health.

How our dentists treat cavities

One solution to dental decay is a tooth filling, which is when the dentist utilizes a drill to remove decayed material from a tooth. Then, he or she will fill your tooth with a substance (silver, gold, or composite resin). After tooth decay results in the death of your nerves, your dentist must perform a root canal to save the tooth. First, the nerve tissue, blood vessel tissues, and decayed areas of your tooth are removed. Before filling the tooth, your dentist examines the mouth for infections and then applies medication to the roots if necessary.

Impacted wisdom tooth

Your wisdom teeth, which are the third set of molars in the back of your mouth, can cause issues, including discomfort, swelling, redness, oral infections, cavities, shifting teeth, or an affected tooth. 

How our dentists treat impacted wisdom teeth

The dentist can extract wisdom teeth and reduce the risk of experiencing such complications. Wisdom teeth extraction is only suggested to patients who are experiencing persistent complications or those who are expected to experience complications in the future.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ)

This refers to several health conditions that occur around your jaw (the temporomandibular joint connects your lower jaw to the skull). These disorders can leave you with tenderness at the joint, facial discomfort, and struggles when attempting to move the joint. 

How our dentists treat TMJ/TMD

Our dentist can recommend Botox injections, which are often used for patients with painful trigger points or constant teeth grinding. You can also benefit from wearing a mouth guard to prevent teeth grinding, home treatment (eating soft foods, using ice to limit swelling), and certain medications (muscle relaxers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). 

Bleeding Gums and Teeth

Bleeding gums and teeth may be caused by the following:

Gum disease

Gum disease (periodontal disease) can cause your gums to become red, swollen, or tender. Eventually, if they are left untreated, they will experience bleeding whenever you brush or floss your teeth. Good oral hygiene practices will help you avoid gum disease.

How our dentists treat gum disease

Gum disease, or periodontal disease can be managed in its early stages at home with proper daily care. Our dental hygienists and dentists can assist with a deep cleaning of your teeth. If the condition worsens, treatment might include deep cleaning of the tooth root surfaces below your gums, antibiotic medications, and sometimes corrective surgery.

Bad breath

Chronic bad breath (halitosis) can be the result of the following: 

Improper care

Bacteria can combine with decaying food in your mouth to produce a poor odor. Brushing and flossing your teeth daily will help remove the food particles before they can decay. You can also use a tongue scraper to remove debris from your tongue and help freshen your breath. 

How our dentists treat a tooth infection

The state of your oral health is mainly managed by you. Our dental team at All Smiles Dentistry is here to support you. Uunfortunately, we won't be able to join you twice a day to floss, brush, and use mouthwash. All patients need to maintain their at home oral care routine in addition to the care we provide you in our practice.

Tooth infection

A tooth infection can spread its effects to other areas, one of which is the state of your breath. Bad breath can be caused by surgical wounds after oral surgery, such as a tooth removal, or because of tooth decay, gum disease, or mouth sores.

How our dentists treat a tooth infection

Our dentists will need to evaluate the infection to determine the cause. The, they can prescribe antibiotics to treat this concern. 

Dull Teeth, Brown Teeth, Yellow Teeth, and Discoloured Teeth

If you notice dull teeth, brown teeth, yellow teeth, and discoloured teeth, it can be the result of: 

Smoking

Smoking tobacco products is one of the worst decisions you can make relating to your oral health, as it will rapidly yellow your teeth.

Certain foods

Several food products and beverages can leave your teeth yellow, such as tea, coffee, red wine, berries, fruit juices, carbonated drinks, energy and sports drinks, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato sauces, and candy. A dietary change is the best solution to this problem, and you can easily achieve this by eating foods that scrub and clean your teeth (carrots, apples, celery sticks, cucumbers, pears, lettuce, and cheese). 

How our dentists treat dull teeth, brown teeth, yellow teeth, and discoloured teeth

You can resolve this issue by having your teeth whitened with a take-home product or at our dental practice in Lake Jackson, Texas, though it is suggested that you choose the latter option. The tooth whitening at our dental practice will have greater concentrations of the active ingredients for faster results, and your dentist can monitor the process through several appointments. 

Crooked Teeth, Crowded Teeth, Overbite, Underbite, and Misaligned Teeth

The manner in which teeth grow in is typically due to a patients bone structure, genetics, and hereditary. There are steps that can be taken if orthodontic treatment is sought early on.

How our dentists treat crooked teeth, crowded teeth, overbite, underbite, and misaligned teeth

Orthodontic solutions are often needed for this type of issue, whether that is braces (a dental device used to correct crowded or crooked teeth) or Invisalign (a form of invisible braces that will shift your teeth over time similar to what regular braces accomplish).

Broken Teeth

Your teeth might become broken because of: 

Sports

If you participate in contact sports, there is always the possibility of an incident that can break one tooth or several teeth.

Accidents

Like contact sports, an accident elsewhere can chip or break your teeth. Most patients experience a slip and fall and then contact our dental practice with a dental emergency.

How our dentists treat chipped and broken teeth

When this is the case, dental veneers can be the ideal solution. These are thin shells that have a color similar to natural teeth and they are made from porcelain or resin-composite materials. Your dentist will permanently bond these veneers to the front surface of the impacted teeth. 

Tooth bonding is a procedure that your dentist can use to fix the issue. Your dentist will help you select a composite resin color that is similar to your natural teeth, then roughen the surface of the broken teeth. Next, your dentist will apply a liquid that allows the bonding agent to stick to the teeth. The composite resin will be applied over the liquid before your dentist molds or shapes the teeth. The final step is hardening the material with ultraviolet light. 

Missing Tooth or Several Missing Teeth

A few common issues can be responsible for missing teeth:

Periodontal disease

Periodontitis is a severe infection of the gums, which is created by bacteria that forms on your teeth and gums. Once periodontal disease progresses, your bones and teeth can become highly damaged.

Health problems

Various health issues, such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, poor nutrition, and smoking, can cause missing teeth. For this, you can set up an appointment with your dentist to receive new teeth on the same day.

Injury

An unforeseen injury from sports or an accident can also leave you with missing teeth.

Nutrition

Poor dietary choices, especially when you consume too many foods and beverages that have plenty of sugar or acidic content, can be responsible for missing teeth as well.

How our dentists treat missing teeth

There are a few options for patients who are missing teeth. Patients who are missing one or a few teeth are able to get dental implants or dental bridges.

For patients who are missing several teeth on their top or bottom jaw, complete dentures, partial dentures, immediate dentures, or implant supported dentures. In this scenario, dentures (false teeth made of nylon, metal, or acrylic), are a terrific solution. 

A full mouth reconstruction is a personalized treatment plan that combines several procedures to restore your oral health and function. When this is the case and the effects are serious, you can speak to your dentist about receiving a full mouth reconstruction. 

Our dentists at All Smiles Dentistry are here to help you achieve optimal oral health!

If you have any additional questions relating to typical dental conditions and their solutions, contact the team at All Smiles Dentistry or visit our office at 205 Parking Way, Lake Jackson, Texas. To book your appointment, you can call our team at (979) 297-1128. We are confident that we can address your concerns and questions.