What causes tooth root pain?

Most people who experience tooth root pain will find that it is pain in the roots of their molars, because molars play an important chewing function in people's lives. Therefore, when there is pain in the root of a large tooth, people will often become alert immediately and look for some correct treatment methods. However, some people find that they have pain in the roots of their front teeth. Pain in the roots of front teeth is a relatively rare oral problem. At this time, you should understand the cause.

What causes lower front tooth root pain?

Common diseases that cause toothache include gingivitis, periodontitis, apical periodontitis, pulpitis, caries, etc. When you have a toothache, you should first consider seeing a specialist, perform local treatment first, and then use antibiotics and painkillers when necessary. It is recommended to go to the dental department for examination and take appropriate treatment methods according to the situation. Drilling treatment can be performed if necessary. If the pain is severe, you can take ibuprofen or piroxicam orally for treatment.

Tooth root inflammation

First, let's analyze the causes of tooth root inflammation. Most cases of tooth root inflammation are mainly caused by not paying attention to oral hygiene or incomplete oral cleaning in daily life.

Not paying attention to oral hygiene can lead to tooth decay. When tooth decay is not treated in time, it will affect the dental pulp. The dental pulp will be infected and inflamed by bacteria, and gradually die. The deterioration will cause inflammation of the tooth root.

However, some people still often suffer from tooth root inflammation even though they brush their teeth every day. This is because there are blind spots when brushing teeth and the mouth cannot be thoroughly cleaned. The bacteria in the mouth will form plaque in corners that cannot be cleaned, and then combine with inorganic salts and other components in the saliva to mineralize into tartar. Tartar is the carrier of plaque, and the surface is covered with a large amount of plaque. Plaque irritation to the gums can cause inflammation. In addition, tartar is relatively hard and rough compared to the gums, and the constant friction and pressure on the gums can easily lead to gum problems such as periodontitis and bleeding gums. Regular teeth cleaning can eliminate and slow down the formation of dental plaque and tartar.

How to prevent endodontic inflammation

1. Pay more attention to oral hygiene, brush your teeth correctly at least twice a day, use soft-bristled toothpaste, and develop a good habit of rinsing your mouth after meals.

2. Go to the hospital regularly to clean your teeth and remove plaque and tartar.

3. Take oral anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation of the tooth roots to prevent the spread of inflammation.

4. Go to the hospital for regular oral examinations to ensure early detection and early treatment.

5. If the tooth root inflammation is severe and causes pulpitis or apical periodontitis, consult your doctor whether root canal treatment is needed.

Treatment for endodontitis

1. Eliminate the cause: Thoroughly remove plaque and tartar through scaling, and eliminate factors that cause plaque retention and local irritation to the gums. For acute gingival papillitis, local irritants should be removed. For patients with more severe inflammation, local medication can be used in combination with other treatments. Commonly used local medications include 1% hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine gargle, and iodine preparations. Acute inflammation can be treated with the antibiotics amoxicillin and metronidazole.

2. Surgical treatment: A small number of patients with hyperplastic gingivitis have obvious gingival fiber hyperplasia, and the gingival shape cannot return to normal after the inflammation subsides. Gingivoplasty can be performed to restore the physiological shape of the gums.

3. Prevent recurrence: The therapeutic effect of chronic gingivitis is ideal, and it is important to prevent the recurrence of the disease. It is necessary to maintain good oral hygiene habits consistently and conduct regular checkups and maintenance (six months to one year) to maintain the therapeutic effect and prevent recurrence.

4. Patients with necrotizing gingivitis can also use 1%-3% hydrogen peroxide solution topically for wiping, rinsing and repeated gargling, which helps to remove necrotic tissue and inhibit anaerobic bacteria. Supportive therapy such as vitamin C and protein should be given systemically, and systemic factors should be corrected and treated.