What should I do if I have tooth decay and black holes?

Having cavities and black holes in your teeth is actually what we usually call a caries problem. When facing this situation, you must never ignore it. You must understand a scientific and effective treatment method. Even after treatment, you must not be careless and must pay attention to oral hygiene.

1. Tooth decay (diagnosed as dental caries) does not mean that the teeth are actually eaten by insects. Instead, it is because the bacteria in the plaque on the surface of the teeth for a long time decompose the sugar in the food residue to produce acid. The acid corrodes the minerals on the surface of the teeth, forming defects in the hard tissue on the surface of the teeth, leading to tooth damage. If the degree of tooth damage is close to the dental nerve (pulp) in the middle of the tooth, then external cold or hot stimuli will stimulate the dental nerve and cause pain. If the degree of tooth damage has reached the dental nerve, it will cause inflammation of the dental nerve. Since the dental nerve is surrounded by very hard tooth tissue, inflammation of the dental nerve will cause exudation and swelling, and the pressure in the pulp cavity will increase. This pressure will compress the dental nerve and cause more severe toothache.

2. It is best for us to prevent tooth decay by brushing correctly and cleaning teeth regularly to remove plaque on the surface of teeth. Once tooth decay occurs, it should be filled as soon as possible. If there is no pain but small black holes on the teeth that cannot be brushed off, you should see a dentist for examination. If there is pain due to cold or hot stimulation, the tooth should be filled as soon as possible to avoid the tooth damaging the dental nerve. Once the tooth damages the dental nerve, the treatment will be more complicated. If you have severe toothache due to inflammation of the dental nerve and it is inconvenient to seek medical attention in time, you can take a small amount of painkillers several times to temporarily relieve the pain. However, painkillers cannot solve the fundamental problem of tooth decay. It is still recommended to seek medical attention in time.

3. Curing tooth decay does not mean that everything is fine, because both filled and unfilled teeth may suffer from tooth decay again, so oral hygiene is more important. You can also ask your doctor to help you check if there are any corners that are not brushed cleanly, such as the back teeth, the gaps between teeth, etc. Not only should you brush your teeth every morning and evening, but you must also make sure that every corner is brushed.

4. Everyone's tooth development and oral resistance are different, which makes some people more susceptible to tooth decay. It is recommended to choose a fluoride-containing and antibacterial toothpaste, such as the Crest Health Expert toothpaste containing stannous-fluoride, a professional dental ingredient, which strengthens tooth enamel while inhibiting the growth of bacteria.