Why teeth crumble: causes and treatment

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Unfortunately, due to many reasons, health problems happen that simply crumble teeth. This can occur at different ages, with baby teeth in children and permanent teeth in adults. What to do? Of course, it is worth going to the doctor. Go to the dentist, and he, after examination, can refer to a narrow specialist and advise to undergo examination.

Symptoms

It is difficult to miss such a fact when a tooth is cracked. Usually it happens while eating, and you can feel a hard piece of enamel in your mouth. Sometimes there are many small pieces at once. There is a sense of panic. After all, we know from school that enamel is the hardest tissue in the body. Why does this happen, what causes teeth to crumble and crack?

It happens that it all starts with stains on the enamel - this is a symptom that not everything is in order. And you need to make a v…

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Fluoridation of teeth: methods, benefits and harms

Tooth fluoridation is an effective way to protect teeth from decay and strengthen the enamel structure with certain fluoridated products. Fluoride is an important element for the body, its daily requirement is about 3 mg. It comes to us with water, some foods. If it is insufficient, it destroys the bond of calcium compounds concentrated in the enamel, the surface becomes vulnerable, which leads to increased sensitivity and damage to the tooth tissue. Mechanism of fluoridation procedure Fluoride-containing products are applied to the visible surface of the teeth and get into the enamel tissue, replenishing the lack of trace element F. Tooth fluoridation is safe and completely painless. Suitable for adults and children from 2 years old. Indications and contraindications Indications for fluoridation of teeth in dentistry: increased sensitivity of enamel, reaction to cold, hot, sour and sweet foods; susceptibility to carious disease, as a caries prevention; after the use…
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Remineralization of teeth

Teeth are covered with the densest material in the body - enamel. But it also has weaknesses. The tissue thins in places, becomes rough, vulnerable, important mineral layer is washed out, and then a dental procedure is necessary - remineralization of teeth. Without it, tooth sensitivity may increase, spot discoloration on the enamel surface may progress to the stage of deep caries. What is remineralization Remineralization of tooth enamel is the process of restoring its mineral composition by saturating it with micro-, macro-elements. In dentistry it refers to therapy and therapeutic and prophylactic actions. Why enamel demineralization occurs Enamel consists of 97-98% of minerals. The basis - hydroxyapatite crystals, they contain calcium, fluoride, phosphorus, magnesium and other elements that affect the quality of the protective coating. Minerals are easily washed out by acidity and disturbed Ph in the mouth. Acidity is restored by saliva, but if you are overly fond of acid…
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Stomatitis: symptoms, types and treatment methods

All of us at least once in our lives have had unpleasant sensations in the mouth. On examination, there were visible spots, so characteristic that it was immediately clear - stomatitis. Such inflammation of the mucosa, which captures the lips, tongue, gums. Although stomatitis in adults is less common than in children, the problem is widespread, .

Symptoms of stomatitis

When stomatitis manifests itself as an independent disease, it is called primary. And secondary is a symptom of another pathology.

Manifestations of the disease depends on the type and severity, but all inflammations are characterized by signs of the following syndrome: reddening of the mucosa in one or more places: on the cheeks, under the tongue and on it, on the gums. Then the area of redness swells, darkens, covered with whitish plaque. Pain appears, which increases during eating and drinking. Quite quickly, the spot turns into an aphtha (ulcer), covered with grayish (fibrin…

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Diet after teeth whitening

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Who among us does not dream of a snow-white smile. Dentists have made such a dream available to almost everyone. Getting a shining white smile is easy, but how to keep it?

One of the conditions is the diet after teeth whitening.

What is a "white diet"

Regardless of the type of whitening applied, in order to consolidate the effect, it is important to avoid certain products, primarily coloring. Therefore, the diet after such manipulation is called "white" or "transparent". Applying such a diet, you do not have to starve. Just some products are temporarily excluded.

Why do you need restrictions

After the procedure, the enamel of the teeth:

Becomes more sensitive. With time, hypersensitivity passes, but in the first 48 hours, the reaction of substances contained in food can be strongly pronounced. Even gentle manipulation increases…
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Tooth inflammation: causes and treatment

Modern people have a fast pace of life, with lots of things to do, meetings and commitments. Therefore, most of us tend to ignore small symptoms such as a aching tooth, soreness when biting or redness of the gum. The result: tooth inflammation, pain, discomfort, postponed appointments and rescheduled plans. Symptoms of tooth inflammation Inflammation is the body's response to an attack by bacteria. Tissues begin to produce immune cells, signaling to the hematopoietic organs that more white blood cells are needed. As a result, the blood vessels dilate, the place where the germs have penetrated, swelling and redness. Nerve endings connect the pain syndrome so that we react as quickly as possible. Main signs In each case, it can manifest itself differently. Sometimes, it is a pain when biting, sometimes - continuous. It can intensify at night and subside during meals. It can go to the temple, ear, even the nose. It can be aching or sharp. It may or may not be visible. This is…
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Tooth pain after whitening

Who among us does not dream of a dazzling smile? And now the dream has come true, teeth shining white, however, the joy overshadows one "but". The teeth hurt a lot after whitening. You don't want to smile, you can't eat properly and it seems that it will always be like this. The fact is that the sensitivity of teeth after whitening significantly increases. Why? In order to get rid of pigment stains and organic substances that stain the teeth, a chemical reaction is used. When exposed to light or a chemical agent, oxygen is released from the gel that coats the teeth. An oxidation reaction occurs. The pigments disappear, but the enamel becomes porous for a while. External stimuli, for which it served as a barrier, can now penetrate through it into the dentin. Teeth begin to react to: temperature stimuli (cold, hot); chemical reagents (sweet, sour, salty); tactile stimuli (brush, food, even the tongue). What to do if your teeth hurt after whitening First of all, do n…
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Broken tooth – what to do? Methods of restoration and repair

A tooth has chipped off. This happens as a result of a blow from a fall, an accident, an occupation of a sort. But this list of reasons why a part of the tooth broke off is not limited to this. The list includes:

Harmful habits

Those who like to chew on seeds, nuts, breadcrumbs and their nails have a higher risk of damage.

Improper placement of the post inside the canal

The tooth is restored with a post only if no more than 40% of the crown part is damaged. In case of severe damage, inlays are used. But not always the dentist wants to bother with the manufacture of microprostheses. He inserts a post, fixing it with filling material. Such a construction does not withstand chewing and does not last long. The tooth wall breaks off.

Injury caused by improper occlusion

Occlusion is the position (contact) of the teeth when they come together. An improper bite (congenital or formed by an incorrect denture) leads to too much s…

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Pain in the teeth

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Toothache - one of the strongest discomfort, which can not tolerate not everyone and, as a rule, not for a long time. Tooth pain makes even the most ardent "opponent" of dentists to go to the hospital, even if for some time a person tries to cope with the situation with ordinary painkillers or folk remedies. Indeed, the pain can be completely eliminated only by removing its cause, and it is impossible to cure the tooth at home.

Why does the tooth hurt?

The most common causes of toothache are tooth decay, pulpitis or periodontitis. The pain syndrome can also be caused by a cyst that has grown in the tissues surrounding the root. In each of these clinical cases it is important to get professional help from a doctor as soon as possible, because pain is not the only unpleasantness, the developing pathology can cause significant damage to the body.

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Can coronavirus cause toothache?

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In the fight against coronavirus, the body loses its defenses, which leads to an exacerbation of existing chronic diseases. Pathologic processes in the teeth or peri-dental tissues are no exception. The fact that the coronavirus causes toothache, periodontal disease, root cysts and granulomas, is a consequence of reduced immunity.

The president of the Angiogenesis Foundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts (an organization that studies angiogenesis) noted in an interview that SARS-CoV-2 binds to the ACE2 protein receptor, making it even more infectious. It affects not only lung tissue, but also nerve fibers, endothelium because of which the blood vessels of the gums suffer. Researchers from McGill University (Canada) say the same thing. [1]

Russian medics have confirmed that Covid-19 leads to complications of periodontal disease, even becomes the cause o…

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