Most of us are not fond of dental check-ups because dental procedures are often painful and expensive. However, timely and proper treatment can prevent many serious conditions. This means that if you have noticed that something is wrong with your oral cavity, you shouldn’t neglect dental chek-up. In this article, we gathered eight signs that you should visit a dentist’s office.

1. Increased tooth sensitivity

Severe tooth pain while consuming hot or cold foods and drinks can occur due to the demineralization of tooth enamel. This means that there are not enough minerals and calcium in the enamel. Tooth sensitivity can also develop from the frequent use of abrasive whitening toothpaste. You should also review your diet with your dentist because unhealthy foods can affect your oral health.

2. Bad breath

If you brush your teeth regularly and still have bad breath this may be a sign of more serious health problems. Bad breath (halitosis) can indicate a number of different conditions that may not even be associated with teeth. Bad breath may indicate issues with the lungs or liver. However, it is better to visit the dentist because you can have dental plaque and stones or develop gum disease that requires treatment.

3. Bite changes

If you have noticed that your mouth doesn’t close as before, this means that your bite has changed. In this case, it is important to visit the dentist’s office as soon as possible because severe changes in your bite can lead to tooth loss.

4. Painful sensations in teeth

Aching teeth indicate the possibility of tooth decay (cavities) that may result in nerve inflammation. This can lead to tooth removal and prosthetics. Pain when eating sweets can also occur due to wedge-shaped defects. This means that there is a thinning of the tooth enamel near the gums or non-carious lesions that can appear due to improper brushing.

5. Bleeding gums

It doesn’t matter if your gums bleed on their own or while brushing your teeth, you need to see a dentist. Otherwise, you can get oral diseases or even lose your teeth.

6. Pregnancy 

When you are planning on getting pregnant, it is necessary to plan dental treatment in advance because certain kinds of dental examinations and treatments are forbidden to perform during pregnancy. Moreover, tooth decay is considered a source of infection that affects the baby’s and the woman's body as well. 

7. You have dental restorations

Additional care and examination in the dentist’s office are required at least twice a year in order to increase the life of dental fillings, crowns, implants, and veneers Yonkers. The dentist will check the condition of the dental restoration and perform professional teeth cleaning if needed. 

8. Discomfort in the jaw or joint

If you have notice a crunch when you open and close your mouth or you feel and hear a click in the lower jaw joint, you need to make an appointment with your dentist. Without timely and proper treatment, you may develop neck pain, migraines, tinnitus, sore teeth when biting, and even wear the enamel down. It is important to mention that this condition may also change the face symmetry.