4 Common Dental Problems for Teenagers - Sendhil Dental Care
                     4 COMMON DENTAL 
PROBLEMS FOR 
TEENAGERS
Causes for oral complications
Teenage, also known as adolescence, is the 
transformation period from childhood to 
adulthood. Certain adult levels of hormones 
start to move around inside the body. So our 
bodies undergo various changes in this 
period like puberty, voice change, hair 
growth on the face, etc.
Such physical developments and hormonal 
secretions will impact the oral cavity as well. 
It causes some oral complications. 
4 common 
problems
Puberty Gingivitis Wisdom teeth Misaligned bites Cavities
eruption
Puberty 
Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that begins with 
gums’ microbial infection. When it occurs, gums become 
inflamed and start bleedGing freiqnuentlgy. Teienvageris tarei msore 
likely to develop gingivitis due to the surge in hormone 
production during puberty.
As the bodies of both males and females undergo major 
hormonal changes in this stage, there will be a spike in 
steroid hormones like estrogen and testosterone. In such 
circumstances, blood flow starts to elevate. When there is 
excessive blood flow to the gums, the gum tissues inflame 
and bleed. This condition is called puberty gingivitis.
Luckily, it is a preventable type of gingivitis with regular 
dental cleanings. Otherwise, the gum disease will progress 
and reach its advanced stage called “Periodontitis.”
Misaligned bites
Growth spurts and physical developments are common in 
adolescent age. Similarly, the jaw bone also goes through 
certain changes as the facial muscles grow. Normal growth 
promotes changes in the mouth with proper teeth 
alignment.
On particular occasions, jaw bone development paves the 
way for structural issues and alters the alignment of teeth. 
It causes bite issues that mandate orthodontic treatments 
to fix.
Hence we advise every parent to check if their teenage 
son or daughter encounters any difference in their bite and 
take them to their dentist. An oral evaluation with X-rays is 
required to detect the shift in teeth position.
Wisdom teeth 
Wisdom teeth, or third molar teeth, are the last set of molars that 
appear in the late teens or early e20s. rTheu phypsical tdeiveolopmnent 
of an individual will be completed to a great extent in this stage. 
Likely, jaw bone and skull growth are also mostly completed in 
our late adolescent stage.
Hence teeth erupt in this stage and do not have sufficient room 
inside the mouth, so they come through in the wrong position. 
Teeth that are not developed in the right position are more likely 
to develop infections as they cannot be cleaned easily. 
Consequently, bacteria can easily enter the tissues around the 
third molar teeth and grow. It leads to pus formation, pain, 
irritations, and stiffness in the jaw. Meanwhile, wisdom teeth 
apply pressure to the neighboring teeth and increase the risk of 
teeth crowding.
The best solution to avert or eliminate the adverse effects 
associated with wisdom teeth is to extract them surgically.
Cavities
The increased level of hormone production plays a key 
role in microbiome modulation. When the microbial 
balance in the mouth is disrupted, harmful oral bacteria 
will grow. It is followed by bacterial invasion of teeth, 
gums, and other oral tissues.
Meanwhile, teenagers’ carefree attitude makes them 
follow a staple teenage diet that includes foods 
containing carbs and sugars. Everyone knows that 
excessive intake of sugar substances in diet will feed oral 
bacteria.
Simply, the imbalance in oral bacteria and taking low-
carb, sugary foods increase the risk of developing 
cavities.
Conclusion
• As the body of children goes through many changes in their 
teenage years, they notice several changes. Aside from the 
growth spurts, they notice mild physical discomforts and oral 
complications.
• You might come across such dental dilemmas in your teenage. 
Even though they are common in adolescence, you should not 
neglect them.
• Get a consultation from your dentist and follow their guidelines for 
your teenage kid’s oral well-being.
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