Should not ignore oral symptoms - forever! Each oral health condition is a warning that there is an abnormality in the mouth and that if you do not pay attention to the warning, it may lead to a more serious situation. The important point to note here is that what happens in the mouth is not limited to teeth and gums - and too many people do not know this fact. Since many oral health problems (such as gum disease and infected root canals) may significantly affect overall health, do not notice that early oral warning signals can put your overall health at risk. So let's take a look at some of the more common verbal symptoms you should know.
Pain - any type of pain; mild, moderate, severe, occasional, sharp, painful, boring, depth - not normal, indicating something wrong, may be a serious mistake. Pain may be indicators of decline, possible root canal infection, abscess, chin infection, or gum disease. Pain is an alarm and even if it disappears, you should make an appointment and have it diagnosed by your dentist. (The exception is if you bite your tongue or lips, or eat too hot, burn your lips or palate.)
Sensitivity - Hot, cold, acidic foods, and even brushing teeth are another warning sign that should not be left unattended. It can indicate recession, exposed root surfaces due to gingival recession, leakage of filling material, and even gum disease.
Only when brushing your teeth, using dental floss or eating, or for no apparent reason, bleeding - occasionally, continuously - is not normal and should never be considered as such. Bleeding is usually an indicator of gum disease but can indicate other oral problems such as abscesses. As with any oral condition, determining its cause and severity should always be done by the dentist. Patients should not attempt self-diagnosis and should not postpone their dental appointments.
Swelling - Any lump or lump in the mouth (lips, gums or any other area of the mouth and face), ridges, pimples, or any other type of swelling must be a warning sign. There may be many reasons for this, and only the dentist can diagnose it. This should be handled as soon as possible.
Ulcers and discolorations - Any ulcers, discolorations, redness or pain inside the lips, tongue, mouth, face or neck must be considered abnormal and checked by the dentist, especially if it cannot resolve itself for 10 days to 2 weeks . (For example, ulcers such as herpes may appear suddenly and heal within two weeks and may not require dental treatment.) There may be many reasons to consider, some are benign, but others may be more serious. This is not a symptom of delay until tomorrow!
Losing sensation - Any loss of sensation in the oral or facial area may cause concern because it may indicate nerve damage. This must be immediately seen by the dentist.
Sustained Coughing or Dysphagia - One or both of these symptoms may be related to oral health problems, but may also be indicators of more serious medical problems. This should be handled by a dentist or health practitioner if it lasts more than a week and there does not seem to be a clear cause, such as a cold.
Other oral diseases - There are more than 20 other health/medical issues where early signs and symptoms can be found in the mouth. These can range from drug reactions to serious cancers such as oral cancer, squamous cell carcinoma and leukemia. Any of the symptoms listed above may also be related to medical issues. You should be acutely aware that any oral symptoms that appear and stay (regardless of whether they are listed here or not) should be examined by the dentist and referred to appropriate if necessary. Medical experts. Early detection of these signs is also the reason why everyone should perform a complete oral examination at least once a year even if they do not have dental disease.
