To the question: “How to remove the nerve in the tooth?” I would like to answer: “Go to the dentist!” But, apparently, the person is either hot, or the clinic is far away, and the toothache is unbearable.
And, you know, there was a moment in my life when I just wanted to kill a nerve in my tooth using truck drivers. What kind of dentist when you are on the highway and far to the nearest village? They say that they “treat” dental nerves in a rather barbaric, in my opinion, way. Namely, these tough guys moisten the fleece with battery acid and put it into the hollow of the tooth.
The pain, they say, is hellish, but the nerve dies. The tooth, of course, subsequently collapses. It is known after all that even acetic acid is harmful to the tooth, and what can we say about hydrochloric acid, which these truckers allegedly use. On the other hand, I’m saying that he himself wanted to not only kill the nerves of the teeth, but also tear off a tooth with pliers.
Interestingly, on the Internet there is even a detailed instruction for pulling out a tooth with pliers. Even step by step photos are attached. Horror, huh? The fact that a dentist treats teeth today is hardly necessary to explain to anyone. It is good that in my case the issue was resolved with the help of such a medicine as diclofenac. I drank two tablets and fell asleep, the next day two more tablets. In general, the pain completely disappeared.
Dental Nerves - Pulp
In fact, the pulp of the tooth is an important organ, which, in fact, allows your tooth to be a living organism, and not an ordinary bone. That's why we say that we have a toothache, because it is alive. Theoretically, dental nerves are removed only when absolutely necessary by the appointment of a specialist. Indeed, there are times when you cannot do without removing a nerve.
Dental nerve removal
In medical terms, this procedure is called - removal of dental pulp. There is a need for this removal in the event of an inflammatory process in the dental nerve. This usually occurs when caries is started. The inflammatory process goes from dentin (hard tooth tissue) to the pulp. Then there is swelling of the dental tissues. These tissues, acting on the nerves by squeezing, cause such severe toothaches.
The pathology itself is called pulpitis. It requires prompt medical intervention, because it is no coincidence that patients with acute toothache are taken out of turn. In advanced cases, the nerve cannot be saved and depulpation (removal) is performed. In the early stages, pulpitis can be treated without removal.
Indications for depulpation
- The neglected form of caries.
- Sharp pain.
- The appearance in the tooth of a large cavity.
There was a time when some patients were very afraid of visiting the dentist. And not without reason. Then the procedure for removing the nerve was really more complicated than today. The nerve was killed with arsenic, previously reaming the tooth, opening the way to the pulp. Then the patient left the office and walked with a temporary seal. As far as I remember, this process was painful and took a lot of time. After a couple of days, the dentist removed the filling, removed the nerve and filled the tooth.
Today, of course, everything is completely different. Such a procedure is performed not only much faster, but also almost painlessly. Modern dental clinics are equipped with the latest equipment, and the nerve removal itself is performed using anesthesia. Now the patient, as already mentioned, practically does not feel pain during this whole process.
Pulpitis Prevention
- Careful oral care. Hygiene.
- Timely treatment of caries.
- Modern dental equipment allows the dentist to remove plaque almost painlessly and quickly.
hint
If pain occurs after removing the pulp and filling the tooth, do not get upset. Surely the doctor will prescribe some kind of pill, and it will definitely help you, but do not be too lazy to turn to him. I wish you health!