Poor oral hygiene can lead to common mouth diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral cancer. Regular dental check-ups, brushing, flossing, and mouthwash can help prevent these diseases. Oral cancer can be more difficult to detect and is more common in smokers and drinkers.
Oral disorders can occur to anyone, regardless of gender, race, or age. Individuals who are careless about their oral health tend to be at a higher risk of a disease taking over. The most common type of mouth disease tends to be gingivitis, periodontitis and oral cancer.
Gingivitis is known to be one of the most common types of oral ailments. The disease manifests itself in sore, slightly inflamed gums with a tendency to bleed excessively. The causes of gingivitis are generally related to poor hygiene and improper or inadequate use of brushing and flossing. Most cases of this disease can be relieved with prescription fluoride toothpaste.
Many mouth diseases tend to get worse if they are not detected and treated promptly. This will require a person to evaluate the health of their teeth and gums on a regular basis. For example, gingivitis left untreated for a long time could potentially progress to periodontitis. Periodontitis occurs when there is excessive gum decay and there is extreme deterioration and recession of the gum line. A chronic case of periodontitis will destroy the overall integrity of the jaw structure, which can potentially cause long-term damage requiring medical attention.
Most of these mouth diseases can be relieved by brushing your teeth at least twice a day. The key is to be proactive and take a preventative approach when it comes to oral health. Along with tooth brushing, most professionals also recommend diligent flossing and daily use of a mouthwash. If you find any suspicious bleeding or notice any adverse effects, be sure to seek help from a doctor right away.
As noted, these mouth diseases can be alleviated with proper oral hygiene. Some diseases are more chronic, such as oral cancer. Throat cancer can also be a little more evasive, sometimes manifesting itself in the larynx, throat and cheeks, which are areas a person may overlook when assessing the health of their mouth.
Oral cancer is noted to manifest as bleeding in the oral area, a cough that doesn’t go away over time, mottling around the throat and mouth area, and throat stiffness as the cells mutate and clot together. Anyone has the possibility of developing oral cancer. Individuals who drink and smoke tobacco tend to have a higher risk of these mouth diseases.
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