Going to the dentist isn’t usually on people’s lists of favorite activities. That being said, it’s an incredibly important thing to do. Our teeth play a key role in our ability to process the food we need to survive, and when they run into trouble, one of the most basic activities of life can become a painful process. The good news is, teeth are made to stand up to a lot of abuse. Their coating is the toughest material in the human body. If taken care of, your teeth will serve you for years to come. That’s where our team can help!

At Smile Designers, we have long understood how important teeth are to the general quality of life, and that is why we work so hard to make great dental care a breeze for the people of Longmont and beyond. One of the ways we help our patients is by sharing knowledge. Knowledge is power, and we want to give you the power to understand when your teeth are doing great and when they need help. In our last blog, we shared several signs that your teeth need to be seen by our team of experts. Today, we have a few more signs that’s time to make an appointment with us.

MORE SIGNS YOU NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH US

Your teeth are extremely tough, but they aren’t invincible. Here are some indicators that they need a helping hand!

You’re feeling tooth pain.

This is one of the most common symptoms that drive people to the dentist. Dental pain is very difficult to live with. It can keep you from eating, drinking, and sleeping if it gets bad enough. People are usually willing to do pretty much anything to get rid of tooth pain. The key is making sure you get your dentist involved. Sometimes, tooth pain fades away after a day or two, but you should still visit your dentist to ensure that the problem has actually gone away. Just because your body fights off the symptoms of a problem doesn’t mean the problem is actually gone.

You can’t get rid of bad breath.

Nobody has good breath when they wake up in the morning, but brushing your teeth should solve that. If bad breath keeps coming back despite regular brushing, you’re probably experiencing one of the first signs of gingivitis, or gum disease. If gingivitis isn’t treated, it can develop into periodontitis. To avoid the lost teeth and health issues that show up as a result of periodontitis, make an appointment with us. Gum disease needs to be stopped before it causes permanent damage!

You’re suffering from mysterious headaches.

Even though most people don’t associate headaches with tooth issues, they can be pretty closely connected. Headaches in the morning may indicate that you’re grinding your teeth while you sleep. This is a tricky problem, because, unless you share your bed with someone who will hear you grinding your teeth, it’s hard to know whether you’re doing it or not. Headaches aren’t the only unpleasant result of teeth-grinding. Grinding your teeth actually breaks down the enamel faster, which means you’re literally grinding your teeth away. Make an appointment with us, and we can fit you with a comfortable mouthguard to wear at night.

Your mouth is always dry.

Having a perpetually dry mouth can happen for many different reasons. The most common reasons are age and medication. However, if neither of these reasons applies to you but you still have dry mouth, it’s time to make an appointment with us. Dry mouth isn’t just uncomfortable, it can also indicate disease or bacteria in your mouth. We can get to the bottom of whatever is going on and make sure everything is okay.

You’re seeing odd colors in your mouth.

We’re not talking about having a blue tongue after you eat candy. We’re talking about weird discoloration, inconsistencies, and lumps in your mouth. You should be brushing your teeth every day, and when you do so, make sure you take a look at your mouth to spot any oddities that weren’t there before.

CONTACT SMILE DESIGNERS IN LONGMONT

Making the most of your overall health in impossible if you don’t address your dental health. We are here to help your entire family stay healthy. Make an appointment with our dental office today!