It is extremely important to visit your dentist at least every six months, just like it’s important to care for your smile at home. However, even if you are doing everything you can for your smile, trouble can still sometimes occur. Here are a few ideas that can help you identify potential problems.
Your Gums Bleed: You may have heard that it’s perfectly normal for your gums to bleed when you floss or brush your teeth. The truth is, bleeding gums in not normal . In fact, bleedings gums can be a sign of gum disease or other periodontal issues. If gum disease is not addressed, you could lose a tooth or even supporting bone.
Pregnancy: When you are pregnant, you may need to visit the dentist more frequently because your gums will react to plaque more strongly and because your gums will become more prone to inflammation. Furthermore, gum disease has been linked to problems such as low birth weight. To avoid problems such as these, we recommend that you visit your dentist soon and follow their instructions closely.
Your Teeth Are Sensitive: If your teeth are sensitive to hot or cold, your dentist may be able to help. Usually, sensitivity to hot or cold—which may feel just like a painful tooth—is caused by flawed dental filling or a cavity. It can also be caused by plaque build-up. Fortunately, if any of these events are to blame, a dentist can help alleviate your discomfort.
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