What to do if your teeth are decayed

When tooth decay occurs, be sure to see a dentist in time. Tooth decay is mainly divided into mild tooth decay, moderate tooth decay and severe tooth decay. Children are especially prone to tooth decay. Depending on the severity of tooth decay, appropriate methods should be used for treatment. Tooth decay must be prevented in daily life, especially children should pay attention to oral hygiene and maintain adequate nutrition.

What to do if your teeth are decayed

1. Mild tooth decay: The treatment effect is best in the early stage of tooth decay, but there is no pain in the early stage of tooth decay. When it is discovered in time, the cavities can be filled by choosing appropriate materials. First, the damaged tissue around the cavity is removed, and then filled with appropriate materials to restore the integrity of the tooth surface and prevent the continuation of tooth decay.

2. Moderate tooth decay: In the middle stage of tooth decay, you will feel tooth pain when eating and will be very sensitive to sour and sweet foods. At this time, root canal treatment should be used. Root canal treatment is to remove necrotic materials in the root canal, perform appropriate disinfection, fill the root canal, and then seal the caries cavity, which can effectively treat mid-stage tooth decay.

3. Severe tooth decay: The cavities in the later stages of tooth decay will be particularly obvious, causing severe pain and unbearable suffering. The dental pulp is infected by bacteria and becomes necrotic. The bacteria may even spread from the dental pulp through the tooth root to the nearby periodontal tissues, causing inflammation or abscesses. In this case, the only treatment for the decayed tooth is extraction.

How to prevent tooth decay in children

1. Pay attention to oral hygiene. The deciduous teeth of children around two years old will all erupt. At this time, children should be taught to rinse their mouths after meals to remove food debris in the mouth and reduce bacterial growth. Children should develop the habit of brushing their teeth morning and evening.

2. Ensure adequate nutrition. Protein is the material basis for children's growth and development, and calcium and phosphorus are the main components of teeth and bones. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women and young children to eat foods rich in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins A, C, and D, such as eggs, fish, shrimp, lean meat, pork liver, and fruits. This plays an important role in regulating calcium and phosphorus metabolism in children's bodies, promoting the deposition of calcium and phosphorus in teeth and bones, and preventing children's dental diseases.

3. Pay attention to a balanced diet. In daily life, especially before going to bed, try to eat less refined cakes, candies and other sweets. Eat more rough and vitamin-rich foods, eat more whole grains, and diversify the diet. This is not only beneficial to children's body metabolism and other functions, but also can enhance the chewing power of teeth and promote the balanced development of teeth, alveolar bones, and face and jaw.

4. Keep brushing your teeth correctly. Kindergarten teachers and parents should educate and guide children to master the correct vertical brushing method, that is, brushing food residues in the teeth up and down along the growth direction of the teeth.

5. Check the oral cavity regularly. Dental diseases are common in children, but there are no obvious symptoms in the early stages. The teeth only feel sore when exposed to cold, hot, sour, or sweet foods, which is easily ignored. Children should be taken to the hospital for regular oral health checks, usually once every six months, and if cavities are found, they should be treated early.