Sensitivity to hot food is more serious than cold sensitivity; especially if the pain lingers. This could mean that a nerve is dying in a tooth. If you experience this condition you should get it evaluated by a dentist quickly. A combination of heat sensitivity and pain on biting and /or swelling should be subjected to instant professional attention. This may indicate an infection of a tooth and the underlying bone.
Bleeding gums indicate many serious problems. It can be the result of local accumulation of food, plaque (bacteria & food) or tartar around the teeth. When such conditions persist, the gums react with inflammation, a condition called gingivitis. When such accumulations are ignored for a long period and if you happen to have a genetic predisposition to develop gum disease, bone loss and gum infection may ensue, leading to a condition called periodontitis. Gingivitis can be reversed by having a professional cleaning and inculcating a proper habit of brushing and flossing; along with special rinses. If there is bone loss and infection, treatment can also involve the placement of medicine directly under the gum, and perhaps surgical intervention depending on the magnitude of the damage. The key to success is giving proper attention as quickly as possible. On rare occasions, bleeding gums can indicate systemic disease and is also possible among some pregnant women.
This could be signs of sleep apnea.Sleep Apnea is a serious condition. Left untreated, it can lead to or worsen high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and other complications. Schedule an appointment for a sleep consultation. You might also require a comprehensive analysis of your specific condition from a ‘sleep laboratory’. It is possible that a dental sleep appliance may solve your problem. It helps open your airway while sleeping to decrease your snoring.
This could be due to a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) called a ‘disc displacement’. It might also be further complicated by the fact that you have the habit of grinding or clenching your teeth while sleeping. The intermittent locking can lead to the need for surgical correction in future; if treatment is not initiated. You can start with a comprehensive TMD consultation, followed by a detailed medical and dental evaluation, a thorough examination of the joints and the muscles that control the jaw and any imaging studies (x-rays, CT or MRI). Such details will help to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Further treatments often involve an intraoral appliance, medication and physical therapy.