What causes tooth root pain?

Human teeth grow out of the gums, and the gums are a very fragile area in the human oral cavity because they are mainly composed of tender flesh. Therefore, everyone must pay attention to the protection and hygiene of the gums. I believe many people have experienced tooth root pain. Severe tooth root pain can even make your head hurt. When a person has toothache, what is the cause?

1. Tooth wear causes toothache

Wear on the neck of the teeth, improper brushing methods, especially horizontal brushing, plus the use of hard-bristled toothbrushes and coarse-grained tooth powder, are the result of decades of accumulated skills. In daily outpatient clinics, more than 80% of patients have more or less wear on the neck of the teeth. Although the causes of tooth decay are different, the mechanism that causes soreness is the same.

2. Enamel damage causes toothache

When the enamel is destroyed and the dentin is exposed, it is stimulated by temperature (cold, hot), chemical (acid, alkali) and mechanical (brushing teeth, biting hard objects), causing abnormal soreness and pain. This sensitivity is often caused by abrasion, wedge-shaped defects, acid erosion or trauma, which causes enamel defects and dentin exposure. This situation can be completely improved by using dental gold.

3. External stimulation causes toothache

The sore and painful feeling caused by external stimulation (temperature, mechanical, chemical stimulation) of teeth is often treated by drug application, such as sodium fluoride, silver iodide, silver fluoride nitrate, etc., which needs to be performed by a doctor. Some desensitizing toothpastes are easier to use and are suitable for people with milder symptoms. If the cause is caries, the diseased tissue needs to be removed and the tooth needs to be "filled" with materials. If the exposed area of ​​dentin is too large or the drug application method is not effective, a crown should be placed to cover the tooth to protect it.

4. Oral diseases cause toothache

Long-term gingivitis or periodontal disease may cause gum recession or loose teeth. After gum recession, the neck of the teeth will be more sensitive and there will be discomfort from hot or cold stimulation. Periodontal disease may cause loose teeth and a weak and sore bite. In addition, some people will experience temporary sensitivity after teeth cleaning or periodontal surgery. This is because the dentin is exposed after root planing surgery. However, the latter is mostly temporary and most of them will disappear on their own as long as the oral cavity is kept clean.

What to do with sore teeth? What are the causes of sore teeth?

How to deal with sore teeth? You can try the following simple methods:

1. Chew raw garlic with sore teeth

Use the cross-section of fresh garlic to repeatedly rub the sore and allergic areas of the teeth. Allicin has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and is effective in treating dentin hypersensitivity.

2. Eat raw walnut kernels

Raw walnut kernels contain a large amount of tannic acid, which can coagulate the protein in the dentinal tubules and also have a desensitizing effect.

3. Chew tea leaves

Don’t throw away overnight tea casually. You can “recycle” it by putting it in your mouth, especially chewing it around sensitive teeth. You can also put fresh tea leaves directly into the sensitive parts of your teeth and chew gently. Tea is rich in fluoride and tea polyphenols. Tea polyphenols have the effect of disinfection and bactericidal. It can not only inhibit the growth of caries bacteria, but also enhance the acid resistance of tooth enamel. Moreover, in the presence of fluoride, the acid resistance will be unexpectedly enhanced. In addition, the fluoride ions in tea have a good health-care effect on teeth. They have a strong affinity with the calcium in teeth, which is like adding a protective layer to the teeth.