Treatment: How to treat tooth decay? You can't do it at home, you need a specialist!

The treatment of tooth decay depends on the stage of damage to the tooth. With superficial change and the appearance of stains, there is still enough time to prevent decay. A thorough mechanical cleaning is sufficient. But also increased fluoridation and increased calcium.

With infection and deeper enamel damage, drilling is not necessary today. For example, concentrated fluorides or ozone or laser are used. When it is possible to stop tooth decay and restore tooth enamel without invasive surgery. That is why early detection of tooth decay is also important.

Regular preventive check-ups at the dentist are very important.

Home treatment of tooth decay cannot replace professional intervention and treatment.

It is a risk for worsening the condition. Existing tooth decay cannot be removed or cured at home. Treatment without drilling is chosen by the dentist. Therefore, there is not always a reason for fear of a dental drill.

Can I treat tooth decay at home?

Unfortunately, no, you will need an expert.

The classical treatment of deeper defects consists mainly in drilling and filling the lost tooth tissue with a dental filling. In this case, the damaged part of the tooth enamel to dentin is removed. The removed part is then replaced with a filling.

The goal is to reconstruct the tooth so that it resembles a healthy tooth. The transition between the filling and the actual hard tissue should be smooth. To prevent plaque build-up. The dental filling should be created perfectly to prevent bacteria from entering the tooth.

For more advanced caries that has affected the pulp, root canal treatment is also necessary. In some cases, if the decay is already too extensive and the tooth is being destroyed by it, an extraction, or tooth removal, is necessary. It is also important to check the condition of the tooth bed or bone with X-rays in the case of advanced tooth decay.

If the defect is deeper, a local anaesthetic will be used to numb the area of the tooth for a period of time. This prevents pain when treating the damaged tooth.

The risk of poor tooth treatment is:

• secondary decay if the space between the tooth and the filling has been inadequately filled
• recurrent tooth decay, with imperfect removal of decay from the tooth under the filling
• dropping out of the filler if the correct procedure is not followed
• fracture of the tooth if the filling is very extensive

Table: types of dental fillings

The prognosis is good, especially if the damage to the tooth enamel is detected early. Neglecting to treat tooth decay can affect dental health, from bleeding gums to wobbling and premature tooth loss. In children, the condition of the temporary or deciduous teeth also affects the permanent teeth.

Poor, damaged or missing teeth in children, but also in adults, is a space for deterioration of psychological condition. A person, a child may suffer from a feeling of inferiority, feel ashamed. The loss of teeth also causes disturbances in phonation, that is, the pronunciation of words.