Tooth decay occurs with poor oral hygiene. Plaque that accumulates on the surface of the teeth nourishes bacteria, which from sugar and starch create acid, causing damage to the enamel - the protective coating of the tooth. When the damage progresses, the tooth gradually deteriorates, and soon problems such as toothache, bad breath, excessive sensitivity, gum disease and even tooth loss will appear.
How to get rid of tooth decay? To do this, just use some simple tips:
1. Perform oral fluoride treatment. Fluoride is an important mineral for dental health. It helps the enamel to be stronger and protects it from tooth decay. Fluoride also helps in treating tooth injuries. If you notice that a cavity in the tooth has begun to form, an early fluoride treatment will help restore your enamel. Please note that fluoride gels, liquid solutions or foams are more effective than toothpastes and mouthwashes.
2. Visit your dentist to restore a damaged part of your tooth. During caries, it is partially destroyed, and the dentist can restore the original shape of the tooth using special composite materials. At the end of the process, the tooth will look like brand new.
3. How to get rid of caries if the tooth is very badly damaged? It makes sense to put a crown on it. This process involves the removal of damaged and weakened parts of the tooth, which will then be replaced by a crown consisting of porcelain and resembling in appearance a real tooth. It can also be made of metal or gold.
4. If there is pain, then perhaps you need treatment of the root canal. In this case, the dentist removes the rotten parts of the tooth along with the affected nerve and vascular tissue. The removed part is then replaced by a seal. In some cases, you will need to install a crown in addition.
5. The first alternative to traditional fillings - gel for tooth regeneration - has been under investigation and testing since 2010. This gel has great promise in the treatment of tooth decay, healing teeth through cell regeneration. For about a month, it stimulates the restoration of dental cells, thus removing cavities. However, this method is in the testing phase, so it will not be available to everyone soon.
6. How to get rid of tooth decay if none of these methods help? There is only one way left - to remove the tooth. Later, this gap will need to be filled with a dental implant, because the free gap helps to increase the distance between the teeth.
How to get rid of caries at home without going to the dentist?
Unfortunately, if the process of cavity formation in the tooth has already begun, the dentist will not be able to avoid treatment. And the sooner this is done, the better. But if the cavity is just beginning to form, it is worth trying the following:
- Brush your teeth after every meal. For this, a special toothpaste from caries and dental floss should be used. Make sure there are no food debris in the cavity with a toothpick (be careful - this is only for very small holes) and drink plenty of milk.
- Twice a day, rinse your mouth with a solution of baking soda.
Almost everyone who has caries has certain eating habits associated with excessive sugar intake. Studies show that in 95% of cases this causes tooth problems! If you can change the diet, refuse to use sugar in any form, then caries stops and does not spread further.
And remember! If a hole in the tooth has already formed, it will never pass by itself!