Decay

Starting with the queen of these pathologies, well – known by all (and is that virtually all we have suffered) we present the most common of all, and also hugging any age from children to the elderly, are cavities. This enemy of our teeth has as its main ally sugar. It consists of a groove formed in our dental pieces, caused by acids from decaying foods. It is estimated to affect or have affected at some point more than 90% of the world’s population. Luckily, this is a common problem but it has an easy solution in its training stage.

It begins its evolution in the external part of the tooth, but if it is not attended to in time it can affect the nerve, causing us an acute pain and even cause that we lose the dental piece. Correct oral hygiene, and reduced intake of sugary foods help as prevention against cavities.

The usual treatment consists of the application of a filling, which can be of multitude of materials and colors. Thanks to the current technology, it is easy to place a filling that is scarcely possible to perceive and the process does not imply any pain.

Do not skimp on expenses when choosing a dental filling, since one of quality will not only be more discreet aesthetically but will last longer.

Gingivitis

In second place we find gingivitis. Its main causes are poor tooth brushing, a nonexistent use of dental floss and smoking. It is an inflammation of our gums due to the accumulation of bacteria between our tooth and the same, as well as the formation of tartar. If gingivitis is not treated at an early stage when it is still reversible, it can worsen and lead to periodontitis.

Its main symptoms are bleeding, inflammation of the gums, redness of the same, extreme sensitivity to food and cold drinks and halitosis or bad breath. To prevent it, we must do the opposite, as discussed above, that is to say, to brush our mouths properly, to use dental floss and if it is possible to give up the smoking habit.

If gingivitis is diagnosed it is advisable to perform professional dental cleanings frequently so as not to allow bacteria to form periodontal pockets.

Periodontitis

Third occupies him compounded version of the above disease, periodontitis. It consists of the progression of the infection produced by those bacteria located between tooth and gum that leads to the loss of the bone around the tooth, which causes the tooth to detach.

Most cases are caused by the progressive accumulation of plaque and tartar between the teeth. It shares symptoms with gingivitis, intense redness of the gingiva, painless inflammation and slight bleeding when eating or during the brushing.

Halitosis

Fourthly we find halitosis, more commonly known as bad breath. Poor oral hygiene, cavities and smoking are the most common causes among adults. However halitosis can be indicative of major problems, so it cannot be taken as a lesser evil and it is advisable to consult a specialist.

Chewing gums, mouth sprays and the like only provide punctual remedy, but the bad smell will not disappear if the origin of halitosis is not diagnosed and the problem that causes it is remedied.

A chronic halitosis indicates in most cases the existence of some major oral complication, or indicates its future appearance.

It is therefore important to consult our dentist without shame or embarrassment, as he knows that it is a general problem and is not always associated with poor hygiene.

Oral cancer

Fifthly found the oral cancer. No doubt the most serious illness of the five mentioned. It is much more common than is usually believed, and manifests itself from any sore, inflammation or ulceration that lasts a long time.

When we do not have proper hygienic habits, the mouth accumulates an immense amount of germs and bacteria that can have this fateful result.

Risk factors for oral cancer include smoking, alcoholism, a diet deficient in vitamins A, E, C and iron, and even prolonged exposure to the sun. Viral infection is also common.