The Most Common Dental Problems
Patients often come to the dentist when they experience dental problems – and that’s a good thing. As trusted dental specialists, our doctors know exactly what to do. If your next check-up is still a while away, but you’re having issues, don’t hesitate to contact us and book an appointment!
Causes, symptoms, and treatments for dental problems
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the most common dental problems. We’ve compiled a list of the issues we see most frequently in our practices. Pain or discomfort doesn’t always mean something serious, but it’s essential to get it checked early to prevent complications or to catch treatable conditions in time.
Different dental problems in adults and children
It’s important for both children and adults to see a dentist regularly to prevent dental issues or treat them early. Good oral hygiene and a healthy diet also play a vital role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
The types and causes of dental problems can vary between children and adults. Our dental experts have extensive experience and understand the specific needs of younger and older patients alike.
Cavities, for instance, are more common in children due to higher sugar intake and less thorough oral hygiene routines.
Teeth that are still developing may also cause discomfort, such as gum pain when new teeth come in.
Adults, on the other hand, are more likely to experience periodontitis – a severe form of gum disease – or jaw joint pain.
Our guides on dental problems
- Correcting crooked teeth
- Cavity symptoms
- Sensitive teeth
- Wisdom tooth removal
- Chipped tooth
- Bleeding gums
- Gum inflammation
- Toothache
- Tartar removal and treatment
- Playing sports with braces
- Diet for healthy teeth
- Root inflammation
- Gum pockets
- Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH)
- Going to the dentist during pregnancy
- Gum recession
- Enamel defects
- Mouth lining inflammation
- Tooth abscess
- Dry mouth
- Pressure sensitivity
- Bad breath