Why do flesh grow out of teeth?

When flesh grows out of teeth, it is usually gingival polyps caused by gingivitis. When this symptom occurs, you must pay attention to oral hygiene. You can rinse your mouth with saline every day. In addition, you should pay attention to diet and health. Do not eat spicy and irritating foods to prevent getting angry. If it is more serious, you should go to the hospital for anti-inflammatory treatment in time. The polyps can be removed surgically.

What are gingival polyps

Gingival polyps are polyp-like objects formed when gingival papillae proliferate into the cavities due to long-term food impaction and stimulation from the rough edges of the defective teeth when cavities appear on the occlusal surfaces of the affected teeth. During the development of caries in multi-rooted teeth with periodontal ligament polyps, the bone cavity is perforated, the pulp chamber floor is destroyed, and external stimuli cause reactive hyperplasia of the periodontal ligament at the root bifurcation. The polypoid granulation tissue perforates the pulp floor and enters the pulp chamber, and its appearance is very similar to that of a dental pulp polyp.

Treatment

1. Stop medication or switch to other medications

This is the most fundamental treatment for drug-induced gingival hyperplasia, but the patient's systemic condition often does not allow discontinuation or replacement of medication. Therefore, it is best to adopt methods such as alternating with other drugs with the assistance of an internist to reduce side effects.

Second, remove local irritants

Perform a scaling procedure to remove plaque, tartar, and any other irritants. In some mild cases, gingival hyperplasia can be significantly improved or cured after treatment.

3. Local drug treatment

For some patients with obvious gingival inflammation, the gingival pockets can be rinsed with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, and a drug film or iodine preparation can be placed in the pocket, and an antibacterial mouthwash can be given. Further treatment can be performed after the inflammation is relieved.

4. Surgical treatment

For some severe cases of gingival hyperplasia, even with the above treatment, it cannot completely disappear. At this time, surgery is required to remove and trim the shape of the gums. However, the surgery should be performed when the general condition is stable. If the medication is not stopped and oral hygiene is maintained after the operation, it is still easy to relapse.

5. Strictly control plaque

Urge patients to take plaque control seriously. To reduce the degree of gingival hyperplasia during medication and reduce recurrence after surgery.

For gingival polyps (connected to the gums), first take a dental X-ray to see if the tooth is worth treating. If it is worth treating with root canal therapy, the tooth should be repaired. Otherwise, it should be extracted and restored with a denture.