SYMPTOMS · CAUSES · TREATMENT
Common Dental Problems and Their Treatment
Start from what you feel — pain, bleeding, a loose tooth, a gap — and find the likely cause, the guide that explains it, and the treatment at Lifedent Dental Hospital, Rajkot.
Toothache, worse at nightદાંતનો દુખાવો
Usually deep decay or an infected nerve; lying down raises pressure in the tooth. Needs a filling or root canal, not just painkillers.
Bleeding gumsપેઢામાંથી લોહી
The first stage of gum disease, caused by plaque and tartar at the gum line. Reversible with professional cleaning.
Pyorrhoea / loose teethપાયોરિયા
Advanced gum disease where bone around the teeth is lost. Deep cleaning and laser treatment stop it; lost bone does not return.
Sensitive teethદાંતમાં ઝણઝણાટી
Exposed root surfaces or worn enamel let cold and sweet reach the nerve. Desensitising treatment, fillings or gum care depending on cause.
Bad breathમોઢામાંથી દુર્ગંધ
Most often gum disease, tartar, a dry mouth or decay — not the stomach. A clean and gum check finds the source.
Yellow or stained teethપીળા દાંત
Surface stains respond to cleaning and whitening; discolouration from inside the tooth needs bonding or veneers.
Cavity or black spot on a toothદાંતમાં સડો
Decay progresses from a white spot to the nerve. Early stages need a small filling; late stages a root canal.
Chipped or broken tooth
Repair depends on how much is lost: bonding for small chips, a crown for larger breaks, root canal if the nerve is exposed.
Missing tooth
Neighbouring teeth tilt and bone shrinks if a gap is left. Implant, bridge or denture — compared honestly.
Loose denture
Bone shrinks under a denture over the years. Two implants can lock it in place; a fixed All-on-4 bridge replaces it entirely.
Wisdom tooth painડહાપણની દાઢ
Pain, swelling or repeated infection around a partly erupted wisdom tooth usually means it should be removed.
Jaw pain or clicking
Grinding, an uneven bite or strained jaw muscles. A night guard and bite correction help most patients.
Difficulty opening the mouth
Restricted opening (trismus) from muscle spasm, a joint problem, infection or oral submucous fibrosis needs assessment, not waiting.
Grinding teeth at night
Wears teeth flat, causes morning jaw ache and headaches. A custom night guard protects the teeth.
Crooked or crowded teeth
Braces or invisible aligners for children, teens and adults; treatment usually takes 12 to 24 months.
Gap between front teeth
Closed with aligners, bonding or veneers depending on the size of the gap and the cause.
Gummy smile
Too much gum showing above the teeth. Laser gum contouring, veneers or orthodontics depending on the cause.
Receding gums / teeth look long
Hard brushing, gum disease or grinding. Stop the cause first; grafting covers exposed roots when needed.
Swollen face from a toothદાંતના કારણે ગાલ પર સોજો
Usually a dental abscess. Needs same-day care; swelling near the eye or trouble swallowing or breathing means hospital now.
Mouth ulcer that will not healમોઢામાં ચાંદા
Most ulcers heal within two weeks. One that lasts longer, is painless, or sits with a white or red patch needs an examination.
Tobacco or gutka changes in the mouthગુટખા/તમાકુની અસર
Stains, gum disease, white patches and stiff cheeks with reduced mouth opening. Regular examination finds changes early.
Swelling in the lip or cheek
A soft, fluid-filled lump inside the lip is often a mucocele; a jaw swelling may be a cyst. Both are assessed with imaging.
Dry mouth
Common with medicines and diabetes; raises decay risk. Fluoride, saliva substitutes and closer check-ups.
Child with tooth decay or painબાળકોના દાંત
Baby teeth matter for chewing, speech and spacing. Gentle fillings, fluoride and sealants in a child-friendly setting.
Knocked-out or injured tooth
A dental emergency. Keep the tooth moist and reach us within the hour for the best chance of saving it.
Fear of the dentist
Shorter visits, careful anaesthesia and clear explanations make treatment comfortable for anxious patients.
Diabetes and dental problems
Diabetes and gum disease worsen each other; implants are still possible with good control.
marks problems that may need same-day care. This page is general information; the cause of a symptom is confirmed only by examination.
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