Jillian Wilson is the Wellness Reporter at HuffPost. She started her career at Visit Philadelphia, where she wrote about things to do and see in the Philadelphia region. Since then, she has covered lifestyle beats like wellness, fitness, health, tourism and food, all with a strong service journalism angle. She is a graduate of Temple University.
, most people know to follow the key rules ― like brushing twice a day ― but many quickly discount the seemingly-small dental problems that occur. And that can be dangerous.
If you’re wondering what kind of problems should lead you to the dentist’s chair, here’s what the experts say:The most prominent issue you should always address is any bleeding when brushing or flossing, according to, a clinical associate professor and director of the division of endodontics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
“That’s a good indication that the pulp tissue in one or more teeth is inflamed, and that comes either from decay ... or it could also come from a crack in the tooth,” he said.New areas of tissue growth or bumps should be taken seriously, too. “This can be in the cheeks, on the tongue, around the floor of the mouth ... any type of peculiar occurrence,” Bell explained.
Since every person perceives things differently, it’s important to report any new discomfort or concerns to your dentist so they can take a look at what’s going on. If you do notice that a pesky tooth pain is suddenly gone, your body maybe just got used to the pain or the nerve died, Bell added. Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.
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