in our daily lives
The health of your teeth is often overlooked
Until one day
Suddenly, we noticed a small black hole in the tooth
My heart suddenly tightened: Are you going to have a tooth filling?
In fact, filling teeth is not terrible
Just be careful to use it in the right way
Dental problems can be easily solved
So, is there really a legendary miracle toothpaste that fills tooth holes?
Today, let's unravel this mystery and see what a filling is all about.
1. How is the "tooth hole" formed?
Cavities, also known as tooth decay, are caused by bacteria in the mouth combining with food debris to produce acids that can erode the teeth.
In general, cavities are divided into 3 phases, which are what we call superficial, medium and deep caries.
In the superficial caries stage, there may be only tiny chalky patches or spots on the tooth surface, which is an early sign of tooth demineralization. If left untreated, these plaques can gradually enlarge and deepen, creating significant cavities.
With the development of the cavity, it enters the middle caries stage. At this stage, the cavity is already more pronounced, and obvious defects can be observed on the tooth surface. It's still too late to fill your teeth!
When the cavity develops into deep caries, the condition is very serious. As the pulp is irritated, the patient may experience severe pain, especially when chewing food. In addition, deep caries can also lead to serious oral diseases such as pulpitis and apical periodontitis.
In the deep caries stage, a simple filling may no longer be treatable, and a root canal treatment is required to remove the infected material from the inside of the tooth and fill it with a special material to prevent reinfection.
2. How is the filling of teeth "filled"?
Generally, a filling needs to be performed by a professional dentist.
They will first clean and disinfect the cavity, and then select the appropriate filling material (such as resin, ceramic, etc.) to fill the cavity according to its size and location.
This process requires specialized techniques and equipment, and is not something that can be done simply by applying toothpaste.
In addition, there are a few things to keep in mind after a filling. Like what:
Avoid biting hard objects with freshly filled teeth to avoid falling off the filling material;
Maintain oral hygiene, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth in the morning and evening to prevent the growth of bacteria;
Regular dental check-ups are needed to detect and treat dental problems in a timely manner.
3. Is there really a toothpaste on the market that can fill the tooth hole?
The answer is clearly no.
The main function of toothpaste is to clean the teeth and help remove food debris and bacteria from the surface of the teeth, thereby maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the mouth.
However, cavities are formed due to bacteria in the mouth combining with food debris to produce acids that can erode the teeth. Once a tooth cavity has formed, toothpaste alone cannot fill it.
Some toothpastes on the market have specific ingredients added to them, such as fluoride, calcium and phosphorus, which can help strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay to a certain extent. However, they do not directly repair the cavities that have already formed.
Treatment of cavities usually requires a professional dentist and may involve multiple steps such as cleaning, disinfecting, filling, etc., to ensure that the cavity is effectively filled and prevent further damage.
Therefore, the most effective way for tooth cavities that have formed is to seek medical attention in time and receive professional treatment.
Finally, in order to avoid tooth holes, we still need to start from our daily lives. For example: eat less sweets and snacks to reduce the production of acids; Brush and floss regularly to keep your mouth clean; Regular oral examinations are carried out to detect and deal with dental problems in a timely manner.
If there is any abnormality or discomfort
A dentist should be consulted promptly and further treatment should be received