Dental Problems

informing the dentist about your heart condition will prepare him to stay alert and be ready to tackle any emergency.

Gingival enlargement is commonly referred to as gingival hyperplasia or hypertrophy. It is typically characterized by an abnormal overgrowth of the gum tissue. Several causes can lead to gum disease and excessive inflammation of the gums. Some of them include...

Jagged teeth resemble sharp, rough, and pointed forms that may affect the esthetics of your smile. Sometimes a small chip in the tooth may leave a noticeable jagged appearance.

Menopause accompanies sudden changes in the hormone level which affects our oral health such as dry mouth, periodontal disease, bone loss, burning mouth syndrome, and gum infection.

Rheumatoid arthritis often affects the gums and periodontal tissues. One of the critical connections is the antibody reaction to citrullinated proteins generated by periodontal disease, causing bacteria called porphyromonas gingivalis.

Diabetes compromises the resistance of oral tissues to infections, which increases the susceptibility to periodontal disease.

The mechanism of periodontal action on the brain is yet unclear. However, the main reason behind this connection is chronic bony inflammation of the jaw caused during the periodontal breakdown.

Radiation caries is a type of tooth decay that is typically caused as a result of radiation-induced dry mouth.

Gardner syndrome is an autosomal dominant subtype of familial adenomatous polyposis. It is a rare genetic disorder of the colon.

Sometimes the tooth may develop anomalies that may affect the occlusion. Four rare dental conditions are Anodontia, Talons cusp, Germinated tooth, and Supernumerary teeth.