• April 18, 2024

An important part of our physical well-being is the oral health . However, the attention we give is not a common practice, since the Mexican Dental Association confirm that only 15% of Mexicans visit the dentist every six months .

By not having a visit with the dentist as a habit we can find complications in problems that could be addressed effectively and early, as happens when we feel we are okay even if we have a uncovered wheel .

Fissured teeth?

Although this problem is uncomfortable, it is common for it to happen unexpectedly to bite a solid object like a bone or a seed or when we exercise a lot pressure in our jaw causing a Abnormal wear or fracture of a molar .

The Dominican Dentistry Center affirms that another common cause that causes fissured teeth Are the carious lesions or with several restorations, since they do not have the same amount of enamel what makes them more fragile.

The age of the patient is also a risk factor because over time, the tissues that make up the tooth they lose elasticity , which causes the fracture of the piece when biting a very hard food.

Habits such as how to bite pencils, ice, nails, nails, can also be causes of dental fractures .

Avoid a bad taste in your mouth

The care of teeth It is very important for the function they have not only the chew , but also in the speaks And in the facial expressions , so have an uncovered tooth it's not a minor problem, since It can harm your health .

These are some consequences of having a tooth uncovered :

1. Intense pain. It can be triggered by neglecting molars , because if you leave them cracked for a long time, food can accumulate and cause you a lot pain by infection , in addition to suffering cavities .

2. Infections. According to National Institute of Health of the United States, These can occur when a tooth breaks or receives a blow, allowing bacteria to enter the center of the tooth. The infection can extend from the root until the bones .

3. Caries. This epidemiological problem can be caused by a fractured tooth. The ideal is to remove the decay and rebuild the piece. If it is not treated, it reaches the dental pulp and then passes to the bloodstream with the possibility of infecting other organs, affirms the Dominican Dentistry Center .

4. Loss of the piece. When leaving a tooth uncover you can trigger infections or cavities that in the end lead to extract the tooth . When you lose it, it can trigger aesthetic and functional problems , as overload in other pieces, accumulation of food in empty space or periodontal disease .

5. Heart problems. Investigations of the Harvard Medical School affirm that people with periodontal infections (of the gums) increase the risk of having 72%Heart problems , compared to those who maintain a healthy teeth.

6. Dental sensitivity. This is a consequence of having a tooth uncovered. The International Association for the Study of Pain says that this is a painful sensation that responds to external stimuli , among them, as cold, hot, sour or sweet foods and drinks.

7. Bad smell of mouth. According to the Clinica Propdental de Barcelona theinfection and the accumulation of bacteria in the grinders chopped, they cause a bad smell in the mouth.

In addition to these conditions, the lack of a tooth It also causes inconvenience to the eat , imbalance to talk , in addition to aesthetic problems on the face affirms la Stomatologist of Health Promotion of the IMSS, María Trinidad Gómez Lepe .

Injuries like consequences of having a tooth uncovered They should be treated as soon as possible, because complications can arise. So it's better to prevent!

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