Wisdom teeth push through the gums around 18 – 20 years old. This normal eruption can happen without much awareness, or it can be quite painful. Your dentist will Xray the jaw and see if the teeth have room to erupt into the jaw. Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed. Pain can come …
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Earache or joint pain
When eating or yawning Pain in the joint of the jaw bone is called TMD – Temporo Mandibular Dysfunction. It is associated with high stress levels which create tension in the muscles around the joint. This joints can also become stressed when the bite of the teeth is not in harmony with the swing of …
Is there a cure?
There is a genetic component to gum disease, so you may find your Mum or Day also have gum problems. This is a disease that you are born with so there is no cure as such, but there is management. The aim is to keep the bacteria out of the pockets with meticulous, daily oral …
What if I don’t get treatment?
Periodontal gum disease (along with breath freshness) does not tend to get better if left untreated. The gums can recede away from the teeth causing the teeth to get loose and painful. The deeper the pockets get, the harder it is to keep them clean. Once a deep infection has established, it may be near …