All About Preventing Oral Disease
Ludlow Family Dentistry, PC's Dr. Joseph Wegiel is a general dentist with more than 37 years of experience in private practice. Based out of Ludlow, Massachusetts, Wegiel serves as the president of the Valley District Dental Society of Western Massachusetts. He is a graduate of St. Anselm College and Loyola University School of Dentistry. In this series of articles, the dentist tells us how to avoid some of the most common types of oral diseases and infections.
What Does It Mean If the Tissue In My Mouth Is Inflamed?
Inflamed tissue in the mouth is generally red and tender to the touch. If a dentist tells you that the tissue along your gum line is inflamed, the reason is usually because of gingivitis or another oral condition that needs to be stopped.
What Can Cause Nerve Damage In the Mouth?
Although excessive decay is the most common cause of nerve damage in the mouth, a number of other oral conditions could result in it as well. Grinding and nonstop ice chewing are two other reasons why someone might suffer that type of damage.
Do Oral Infections Cause a Distinct Odor?
A dentist will be able to make an initial diagnosis of a person's condition based on the particular smells coming out of his mouth, especially if the condition is related to gum disease. Certain smells could also be due to acid reflux problems, in which case a physician may be needed to stop the bad breath problem from coming back.
How to Reduce the Chances Of an Infection After a Root Canal
The best way to lower the odds of having an infection after a root canal procedure is to have the procedure done as quickly as possible. The longer the decay and rot is able to fester in the mouth before the procedure is done, the higher the chances of problems occurring afterward.
What Can Cause Trismus?
Trismus is a jaw issue that can be triggered when someone gets an injection along the jaw line in the mouth. It can also be caused by overuse of the mouth, such as when someone spends hours chewing gum each day.
