FANTASTICSOLUTIONS

for 8 common oral issuesALFRED KHALLOUF

CLICKING JAWWhether jaw clicking is painful or not,the long-term effect of the popping or

joint arthritis can occur. Tips: apply heatto the outside of the sore area, avoid

chewing wide, reduce your consumptionof stimulants, reduce tension throughyoga, utilize anti-inflammatory meds.

BAD BREATHThe top three ways to address this problemis to make a dentist appointment, practicegood hygiene, and to stimulate saliva. Themodification of diets, improving hygienic

routines and using sugarless candy toincrease fluids in the mouth are great to

keep bad breath at bay.

CANKER SORESThough they tend to independently heal

within 1-2 week, but there are topicalanesthetics and antimicrobial

mouthwashes to treat the issue. Additionaladvice: avoid spicy, salty, very hot, and

very cold foods, and use oral dressings toimprove canker sores.

CAVITIESLarge cavities can be restored with cap or crown,

and an endodontist can perform a root canal.Some important tips to consider: take over-the-

counter painkiller with water, don’t place aspirindirectly on the gap caused by the cavity. It could

cause damage to exposed soft tissue as itdissolves.

RECEDING GUMSTo combat this, practice good oral hygiene

and regularly visit the doctor, this isparticularly important for those over the ageof 40. Also, gum grafts are sometimes usedto prevent slow progressing recession, gum

inflammation, and root decay.

STAINED/DISCOLORED TEETHTeeth are normally yellowed and made

grayish by porous enamel, oral care habits,and food stains. This can be solved by

abstaining from things that stain teeth, suchas smoking, coffee, and soda. Gum grafts can

be used to prevent and treat guminflammation and root decay, and to slow

recession.

AVULSED TEETHKnocked-out or avulsed teeth can be replantedwithin 30 minutes. In order to do this, one must

rinse the tooth with water and simply place it backinto the socket, or one could temporarily store it inwhole cold milk, saline or water while making one’sway to the dentist for an x-ray and replantation. Atooth can be replanted if there’s a fractured bone,

or if it’s a permanent bridge or implant.

DENTAL FLUOROSISDental fluorosis is the discoloration of teethprompted by too much fluoride. Luckily, thediscoloration is ultimately a cosmetic issue.

It can be sold by making use of certaincosmetic dental procedures, such as crowns

or veneers.

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