Can I fill a half-decayed tooth?

Many people in life feel toothache from time to time, and sometimes the pain is very severe. In this case, everyone should be careful and think about whether there is a problem of tooth decay. Generally, teeth will continue to fall off after tooth decay occurs, and finally fall out completely. You can still re-implant the teeth one and a half years after the teeth fall out, but make sure there is no inflammation.

There are two reasons why you cannot fill a tooth:

First, pain occurs in decayed teeth, indicating that the dental pulp is infected by bacteria and may have caused pulpitis, in which case root canal treatment is necessary.

Second , if the area of ​​tooth decay is too large, composite resin fillings are often ineffective and tend to fall off soon after filling.

Third , tooth decay causes inflammation of the tooth roots and pustules on the gums. The doctor will take X-rays to check the symptoms.

At what extent can tooth decay be filled, and how can one tell with the naked eye?

There are usually three stages of tooth decay, please choose one:

Stage 1: Black lines appear on the occlusal surface of the teeth, which are most common on large teeth. This indicates that tooth decay has begun. The enamel is decayed by bacteria, but it does not hurt or itch. If pit and fissure caries occur, you need to fill the teeth in time instead of washing your teeth.

Stage 2: Small black holes appear on the teeth, indicating moderate tooth decay. Bacteria have corroded the dentin, accompanied by tooth sensitivity. The black decayed substances are actually the products of bacteria. At this time, you can still fill the teeth.

Stage 3: If more than half of the tooth is rotten, it means that the tooth is severely decayed and bacteria have damaged the dental pulp and nerves, which is accompanied by severe pain. Dental nerve disease requires root canal treatment at this time to save the scarred tooth.

If I want to fill a mild tooth decay, which material is the most cost-effective?

At present, these two types are more commonly used. Choose according to your tooth decay situation:

Glass ionomer is a filling material with good biocompatibility. It has better adhesion to tooth tissue and can protect the dental pulp while releasing fluoride to prevent further tooth decay. This material is more suitable for filling children's deciduous teeth that are decayed.

Composite resin is a filling material that is close to the color of teeth. It has good adhesion and is particularly wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant. Most importantly, no traces of filling can be seen after the filling. It can be used by both adults and children.

Having your teeth filled does not mean that you are done with it once and for all. If you do not take good care of your teeth, they will fall out again within a year. You really can’t afford to lose them!

If you don't fix a small hole, you will suffer from a big hole

As the saying goes: If you don’t mend a small hole, you will suffer from a big one. Tooth decay is the natural enemy of dental health. Many people have tooth decay since childhood. Tooth decay not only causes tooth pain but long-term tooth decay will decay the teeth, from shallow to deep, forming deep holes in the teeth. At this time, only timely filling can prevent further development of tooth decay. Therefore, it is important to fill your teeth as early as possible.

Why should you fill your teeth early?

If you suffer from tooth decay (caries), you should repair them as early as possible, because repairing the cavities can prevent the development of caries lesions, restore the function of the teeth early, and maintain the integrity of the dentition.

If not treated promptly, the lesions will become larger and larger, developing from shallow caries to deep caries, and the teeth will be sensitive to food stimuli such as hot, cold, sour and sweet. When the damage reaches the pulp, it will cause pulpitis, and the toothache will be very severe. When the lesions develop further, it will cause apical periodontitis, periapical abscess, and even mandibular osteomyelitis, resulting in tooth loss. Tooth decay and loss will affect chewing, increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, and thus affect physical health.