5 Most Common Dental Problems Adults Face

Children don’t have teeth that are invincible, but they are certainly a lot less prone to dental problems as their teeth are as new and fresh as they can be. As with anything, time will eventually takes it toll. The more we age, the more likely we will run into dental problems, some being a lot more common than others.

1. Tooth Decay

This is one of the main reasons we are told all the time to brush and floss our teeth every single: to prevent tooth decay. Tooth decay is generally the starting point for a large majority of dental problems that exist.

2. Gum Disease

Gum disease is the beginning stage of something a lot of adults face: periodontal disease. Next time you’re in your dentist’s comfortable chair, pay attention to your numbers that are read out loud which will give you insight on where you stand in regards to periodontal disease.

3. Oral Cancer

We aren’t saying you will face oral cancer sometime in your life, but it is one of most common cancers that people face. If you’re curious as to whether or not you are experiencing symptoms, then ask your dentist for an oral cancer screening.

4. Bad Breath

This is a common dental problem people face, usually without knowing the cause. Of course, some foods will leave your breath real stinky – such as onions for instance – but other times you’ll wonder why your breath stinks, that’s if you can even detect this scenario in the first place. More often than not someone has to point out this embarrassing scenario to you.

5. Discolored Teeth

This is another very common problem adults face, which is why teeth whitening procedures have become so popular over the years. Teeth whitening procedures can be done in your dentist’s office for faster results.   

Of course the best way to prevent any dental problem, common or not, is to stay on top of your dental hygiene game by following common dental protocol of brushing twice a day an flossing at least once (you should floss after every meal, but if you can’t then nighttime works best).