What Does Different Dental Signs Mean ?
Flat teeth are an indicator of untackled stress.
Dental problems are not just a sign of neglected oral health.
The problem is rooted much deeper — in stress levels, eating
habits and even kidneys. Dentists say, reading these signs
and tackling them at the earliest is key to maintaining not
just your pearly whites but also a healthy body.
Flat teeth
Root cause: High stress
Do you wake up with a pain in your jaw? Have the biting
surfaces of your teeth become shorter? It's possible that you
suffer from bruxism, a disorder in which people grind their
teeth, especially while sleeping. Dentist says, "People can
clench and grind their teeth during the day and night
without being aware of it. However, it is a bigger problem
during the night because it's difficult to control." Long term
grinding of teeth makes them flat, causing jaw tenderness,
fatigue of cheek muscles, headaches and ear aches. Stress is
one of the major causes of bruxism. "People tend to clench
their teeth when stressed. Clenching becomes more
pronounced in people with high stress jobs and is common
among policemen, body builders (who clench their teeth
while lifting heavy weights), bank clerks, or those suffering
from depression and anxiety disorders," she adds.
Dentist says, most young professionals do not realise that
they are under stress. "The problem surfaces when they
come to us with broken or flat teeth. The cure is stress
management.
Dentist also recommend mouth guards to patients whose
teeth are still in good condition. The plates cover the entire
surface the teeth and prevent them from rubbing against
each other. However, the dentist warns,, severely damaged
teeth can only be fixed with a root canal with caps or
artificial implants.
Teeth sensitivity
Root cause: Acid reflux and heartburn
The normal pH level of teeth is 5.5. When stomach acids —
with a pH level of 2.2 — travel back to the mouth through
the food pipe, they erode the enamel, increasing the teeth
sensitivity. Those with sensitive teeth suffer a shooting pain
when they eat something very hot or cold.
"Those who suffer from frequent heartburns or acid reflux
will invariably have eroded teeth enamel. Unhealthy eating
habits such as eating large meals, lying down on the back
right after a meal or snacking before bed time are some
factors that cause the valve at the entrance of stomach to
become loose and stomach acids to travel backwards,
and brushing teeth gently will help.
Dry mouth
Root cause: Kidney disease
"If you have persistent dryness in the mouth, it is probably a
good idea to consult a nephrologist. The kidneys are
responsible for forming and excreting urine, regulating fluid
and electrolytes throughout the body, and excreting
hormones into the blood stream.The dentist says that a
kidney infection causes an imbalance in the regulation of
fluids and this shows up as a symptom in the mouth.
Temporary dryness can be a sign of dehydration rather
than a kidney disease.
Tooth loss
Root cause: Bone problem
Your teeth are held together by your bone quality. When that
deteriorates, your teeth either become loose or fall.
Conditions such as osteoporosis are one of the major causes
of teeth loss. "The diseases can be detected early by
identifying a receding alveolar process — the portion of the
jaw bone which supports and anchors the teeth,, adding that
vitamin D deficiency, common among urban Indians, is also
leading to tooth loss.
Pain in upper molars
Root cause: Sinusitis
A dentist says, she often gets patients who complain of
acute pain in their upper molars, but examinations show
healthy gums and teeth. The cause of pain in such cases is
sinusitis. When the maxillary sinus — air cavities within the
cheek bones, above the upper jaw — becomes inflamed due
to infection, it exerts pressure on the upper jaw. The roots of
the upper molars are in close proximity with the sinus, and
on being pressed they mimic pain of dental origin.
Pale gums
Root cause: Low haemoglobin levels
Pale gums accompanied by fatigue and an occasionally sore
tongue are signs of haemoglobin deficiency. The
haemoglobin is protein, which helps the blood carry oxygen
to various parts of the body. Iron is essential for formation
of haemoglobin in red blood cells. Sources of iron include
egg yolks, leafy greens, dry fruits, beans, lentils, chick peas
and soya beans.
Dental problems are not just a sign of neglected oral health.
The problem is rooted much deeper — in stress levels, eating
habits and even kidneys. Dentists say, reading these signs
and tackling them at the earliest is key to maintaining not
just your pearly whites but also a healthy body.
Flat teeth
Root cause: High stress
Do you wake up with a pain in your jaw? Have the biting
surfaces of your teeth become shorter? It's possible that you
suffer from bruxism, a disorder in which people grind their
teeth, especially while sleeping. Dentist says, "People can
clench and grind their teeth during the day and night
without being aware of it. However, it is a bigger problem
during the night because it's difficult to control." Long term
grinding of teeth makes them flat, causing jaw tenderness,
fatigue of cheek muscles, headaches and ear aches. Stress is
one of the major causes of bruxism. "People tend to clench
their teeth when stressed. Clenching becomes more
pronounced in people with high stress jobs and is common
among policemen, body builders (who clench their teeth
while lifting heavy weights), bank clerks, or those suffering
from depression and anxiety disorders," she adds.
Dentist says, most young professionals do not realise that
they are under stress. "The problem surfaces when they
come to us with broken or flat teeth. The cure is stress
management.
Dentist also recommend mouth guards to patients whose
teeth are still in good condition. The plates cover the entire
surface the teeth and prevent them from rubbing against
each other. However, the dentist warns,, severely damaged
teeth can only be fixed with a root canal with caps or
artificial implants.
Teeth sensitivity
Root cause: Acid reflux and heartburn
The normal pH level of teeth is 5.5. When stomach acids —
with a pH level of 2.2 — travel back to the mouth through
the food pipe, they erode the enamel, increasing the teeth
sensitivity. Those with sensitive teeth suffer a shooting pain
when they eat something very hot or cold.
"Those who suffer from frequent heartburns or acid reflux
will invariably have eroded teeth enamel. Unhealthy eating
habits such as eating large meals, lying down on the back
right after a meal or snacking before bed time are some
factors that cause the valve at the entrance of stomach to
become loose and stomach acids to travel backwards,
and brushing teeth gently will help.
Dry mouth
Root cause: Kidney disease
"If you have persistent dryness in the mouth, it is probably a
good idea to consult a nephrologist. The kidneys are
responsible for forming and excreting urine, regulating fluid
and electrolytes throughout the body, and excreting
hormones into the blood stream.The dentist says that a
kidney infection causes an imbalance in the regulation of
fluids and this shows up as a symptom in the mouth.
Temporary dryness can be a sign of dehydration rather
than a kidney disease.
Tooth loss
Root cause: Bone problem
Your teeth are held together by your bone quality. When that
deteriorates, your teeth either become loose or fall.
Conditions such as osteoporosis are one of the major causes
of teeth loss. "The diseases can be detected early by
identifying a receding alveolar process — the portion of the
jaw bone which supports and anchors the teeth,, adding that
vitamin D deficiency, common among urban Indians, is also
leading to tooth loss.
Pain in upper molars
Root cause: Sinusitis
A dentist says, she often gets patients who complain of
acute pain in their upper molars, but examinations show
healthy gums and teeth. The cause of pain in such cases is
sinusitis. When the maxillary sinus — air cavities within the
cheek bones, above the upper jaw — becomes inflamed due
to infection, it exerts pressure on the upper jaw. The roots of
the upper molars are in close proximity with the sinus, and
on being pressed they mimic pain of dental origin.
Pale gums
Root cause: Low haemoglobin levels
Pale gums accompanied by fatigue and an occasionally sore
tongue are signs of haemoglobin deficiency. The
haemoglobin is protein, which helps the blood carry oxygen
to various parts of the body. Iron is essential for formation
of haemoglobin in red blood cells. Sources of iron include
egg yolks, leafy greens, dry fruits, beans, lentils, chick peas
and soya beans.
Labels: acid reflux, bone, dryness, enamel, heart burn, inflammation, Kidney, low haemoglobin, maxillary sinus, molars, Osteoporosis, pain, pale gums, root canal, sensitivity, sinusitis, stomach, stress, teeth
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