Why does tooth decay hurt? The symptoms are so serious

The so-called tooth decay is what we often call dental caries. Many people think that this is not a serious disease and does not require treatment. Little do people know that tooth decay can be very painful, which means that the decayed teeth (dental caries) bacteria have already infected the deep part of the tooth - the pulp, irritating the root apex of the tooth, causing periodontitis or periapical abscess.

1. What should I do if tooth decay causes swollen and painful gums?

Generally speaking, it is normal for tooth decay to cause gingival swelling and pain. When tooth decay reaches the point of causing pain, it must be taken seriously and you must go to the hospital for timely treatment.

There are two situations when swollen and painful gums are caused by tooth decay: one is that the tooth can still be treated and the missing part can be repaired; the other is that the tooth cannot be treated and needs to be extracted, and then a denture needs to be placed. Many people have this problem. Their molars get decayed and a hole appears. They don’t pay much attention to it at first, but later it hurts when they touch the food and they can’t eat.

Why does tooth decay cause swollen and painful gums?

Tooth decay is medically called caries. Swollen, painful and inflamed gums indicate that the caries bacteria have infected deep into the tooth - the pulp, stimulating the root apex of the tooth, causing periodontitis or periapical abscess, leading to swollen, painful and inflamed gums. Your swollen and painful gums may be caused by apical periodontitis or periodontal abscess caused by caries and require timely treatment. General anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective. To cure the disease, you need to treat the root cause and treat it according to the cause. It is recommended that you go to a regular dental clinic or hospital for examination and then do further treatment after the diagnosis is confirmed.

Dental experts claim that tooth decay must be treated early, otherwise you will suffer in the future. Moreover, tooth decay can "infect" the adjacent teeth. The time it takes to complete a set of procedures depends on the individual's dental condition. As for the selection of materials, of course it is better to choose good ones.