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Loose teeth, in the later stages (though this may occur for other reasons, as well) Gingival inflammation and bone destruction are largely painless. Hence, people may wrongly assume painless bleeding after teeth cleaning is insignificant, although this may be a symptom of progressing periodontitis in that person. Periodontal disease
Chewing ice seems harmless, but dentists generally agree that the habit is really bad for your teeth. “Ice is a very hard substance," Mark Wolff, dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of ...
Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, [1] including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. [2] The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is known as an operculum, an area which can be difficult to access with normal oral hygiene methods.
A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...
Other signs and symptoms may be present, but not always. [2] Foul breath. Bad taste (metallic taste). [3] Malaise, fever and/or cervical lymph node enlargement are rare (unlike the typical features of herpetic stomatitis). [3] Pain is fairly well localized to the affected areas. [3] Systemic reactions may be more pronounced in children. [2]
Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; [1] ulitis is an alternative term. [2] The most common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease overall, is in response to bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) that are attached to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced gingivitis.
Additionally, he explains that some people are born with translucent teeth, meaning the edge of the enamel appears clear. “This means that there is not very much pigment in the enamel.
[10]: 24 The term is falling into disfavor and has given way to the more generalized description of fractures and cracks of the tooth, which allows for the wide variations in signs, symptoms, and prognosis for traumatized teeth. A fracture of a tooth can involve the enamel, dentin, and/or pulp, and can be orientated horizontally or vertically.