Symptoms: what is your mouth telling you?
Pain, bleeding, sensitivity, bad breath: symptoms in the mouth are signs, not sentences. This page gathers the most common signs that bring patients to Well Clinic Odontologia, in São Paulo, what is usually behind each one, and when it is worth seeking an evaluation. Consultations are available in English.
Some signs ask for care, not for reading.
Intense pain, facial swelling, bleeding that will not stop, or a tooth broken in a trauma need prompt care rather than research. Go straight to the emergency page: it explains what to do now and how the clinic sees urgent cases.
The signs that most often bring patients in.
No page replaces an evaluation. But understanding the sign helps you decide the next step.
Toothache
Pain is a warning that deserves attention. Understand the most common causes and what to do.
Broken tooth
Cracked or broken? See the first steps and how the tooth can be restored.
Bleeding gums
Frequent bleeding is not normal: most often it is associated with plaque and inflammation.
Bad breath
Persistent bad breath usually has an identifiable cause, in the mouth or beyond it.
Sensitive teeth
Sensitivity to cold, heat, or sweet usually has a treatable cause, from enamel to gums.
Canker sores
Most heal on their own. When they repeat or do not heal, it is worth investigating.
Teeth grinding
Grinding or clenching wears the smile and can be associated with sleep and stress.
Jaw pain (TMJ)
Pain near the ear, clicking, or a jaw that locks points to the joint and the bite.
Snoring and sleep apnea
Sleep quality also passes through the mouth, and it enters the systemic evaluation.
Fear of the dentist
Fear is not silliness. Here care starts with a conversation, not with the chair.
Not sure which sign is yours?
The 2-hour systemic first consultation reads the whole case, in English if you prefer, before any plan is proposed.