Many issues can create problems with your oral health. Here is a list of the top 8 common diagnoses that can compromise your comfort:
Top 8 Mouth Diagnosis
- Cold sore, fever blisters
A virus passed through a kiss, shared utensils, or other shared items.
- Thrush
Caused by candida yeast, most common in older adults or babies.
- Canker Sores
Commonly triggered by hypersensitivity, mild infection, hormonal imbalance, stress, or vitamin deficiency. Often shows on tongue, cheeks, or gums.
- Leukoplakia
Irritant caused by poorly fitted dentures, excessive smoking, and tobacco. It shows up in white patches and usually is painless.
- Oral Cancer
A sore that does not go away, causing extreme discomfort. Causes include smoking tobacco products, overexposure to direct sunlight, heavy drinking, family history of cancer.
- TMJ
Problem with the jaw that causes severe pain to the jaw, ear, neck, and face.
- Chipped Teeth
Tiny chipping or cracking in the tooth that the dentist will offer dental bonding, contouring, veneers, or crowns.
- Gum Disease
Bacteria accumulation along the gum lines causes irritation, inflammation, and swelling.