The doctor teaches you how to deal with 6 kinds of dental diseases

1. Burns on the roof of the mouth

For burns on the roof of the mouth caused by food being too hot.

Tooth protection method: Rinse your mouth with warm salt water (add one teaspoon of salt to one cup of warm water and mix well) to relieve the symptoms. This is because salt can neutralize the acidity in the mouth and prevent bacterial infection.

2. Tooth loss

Traumatic injury leading to tooth loss.

Tooth care method: Rinse the teeth with milk, then put them back into the socket immediately, pad them with soft cloth or wet tea bag and bite gently. If a tooth is replaced in time, it can sometimes rejoin the gums. After a month or two, your teeth will gradually get better.

3. Tooth sensitivity

It is mostly caused by gingival atrophy. In daily life, bleaching agents, descaling agents and some toothpastes contain abrasives and phosphates, which can cause tooth sensitivity.

Tooth care method: Do not brush your teeth too hard. If tooth pain persists, see a dentist.

4. Oral ulcers

Eating spicy foods frequently, lack of vitamins and many other factors can cause oral ulcers.

Tooth care method: Dip a cotton ball in vegetable oil and press it on the ulcer surface 3-4 times a day to effectively relieve the symptoms.

5. Jaw pain

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can cause pain from the ear to the jaw. Grinding your teeth during sleep can also cause jaw pain.

How to protect your teeth: First, move your jaw frequently. Second, lie on your side or back with a pillow of appropriate height and hardness, and try to avoid lying prone.

6. Gum pain

Gingivitis should not be taken lightly, as it can increase the risk of heart disease by 7 times and pancreatic cancer by 63%.

Tooth care method: Rinse your mouth with mint tea to help relieve gum pain. In addition, you should brush your teeth morning and night, floss regularly, and try to eat less sugar.