What diseases or problems does the dentist treat?

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The dentist is the professional in charge of oral health: mouth, teeth, gums, periodontium, temporomandibular joint.

The most common diseases that dentists treat are:

Atypical swallowing:

Atypical swallowing is the lack of coordination in facial muscle movements.

Bad breath (halitosis):

Bad breath or halitosis is a bad smell in your mouth or nose when you breathe out.

Bruxism:

Bruxism is a pathology that a person unconsciously grinds, clenches or grinds their teeth.

Canker sores :

Canker sores are very painful ulcers that appear in the mouth and in which a white or yellow layer forms with a deep red border.

Cavities:

Cavities are caused by bacteria that produce acids, affecting tooth enamel and making small holes in the teeth.

Cleft palate:

The cleft palate is a malformation in the fetus during its formation where a separation occurs between the shovel and the lip.

Gingivitis:

Gingivitis is a type of periodontal disease that causes inflammation of the gums. It is caused by bad oral hygiene habits.

Gingivostomatitis :

Gingivostomatitis is an infection with symptoms like swollen gums, ulcers in the mouth and painful swallowing.

Leukoplakia:

Leukoplakia is the presence of thickened white patches inside the mouth.

Malocclusion :

The malocclusion is the bad alignment of the teeth. There are different types of malocclusions.

Mouth ulcers:

Mouth ulcers are painful sores, which can occur in patches on your tongue, lips, gums, and inside of the cheeks.

Periodontal disease:

Periodontal disease is an infection that damages the gums.

Periodontitis:

Periodontitis is a serious infection of the gums that destroys the bone that supports the teeth causing their fall.

Tooth erosion:

Tooth erosion is a condition that occurs when the tooth enamel is worn away or dissolved by acid, typically from eating acidic foods or drinks.

Tooth sensitivity:

Tooth sensitivity is often caused by tooth decay or gum disease. It may cause pain during common activities such as eating

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