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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 ...
The only generally accepted adverse effect of fluoride at levels used for water fluoridation is dental fluorosis, which can alter the appearance of children's teeth during tooth development; this is mostly mild and usually only an aesthetic concern. Compared to unfluoridated water, fluoridation to 1 mg/L is estimated to cause fluorosis in one ...
Severe fluorosis is characterized by brown discoloration and discrete or confluent pitting; brown stains are widespread and teeth often present a corroded-looking appearance. [1] People with fluorosis are relatively resistant to dental caries (tooth decay caused by bacteria), [2] although there may be cosmetic concern. [2]
Necrotizing gingivitis: painful, bleeding, sloughing ulceration and loss of the interdental papillae (usually of the lower front teeth) Necrotizing gingivitis, is a common, non-contagious infection of the gums. If improperly treated necrotizing may become chronic and/or recurrent.
In the early stages some affected people may complain of a feeling of tightness around the teeth. [2] Three signs/symptoms must be present to diagnose this condition: [2] Severe gum pain. [3] Profuse gum bleeding that requires little or no provocation. [2] Interdental papillae are ulcerated with dead tissue. [3]
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.