Monday, July 1, 2013

You Need to Make an Appointment When ...

 

 
  • Your teeth are sensitive to hot or cold

  • Your gums are puffy and/or they bleed when you brush or floss

  • You have fillings, crowns, dental implants, dentures, etc.

  • You don’t like the way your smile or teeth look

  • You have persistent bad breath or bad taste in your mouth

  • You are pregnant

  • You have pain or swelling in your mouth, face or neck

  • You have difficulty chewing or swallowing

  • You have a family history of gum disease or tooth decay

  • You have a medical condition such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, or are HIV positive

  • Your mouth is often dry

  • You smoke or use other tobacco products

  • You are undergoing medical treatment such as radiation, chemotherapy or hormone replacement therapy

  • Your jaw sometimes pops or is painful when opening and closing, chewing or when you first wake up; you have an uneven bite

  • You have a spot or sore that doesn’t look or feel right in your mouth and it isn’t going away.

 - per the American Dental Association

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