Complete tooth decay: possible causes and characteristics of treatment

Daily our teeth are exposeddestructive factors. Enamel - armor of teeth - under the influence of these factors can not always stand. Gradually it becomes thinner. The tooth begins to break down. How to stop tooth decay, read in this article.

External and internal causes of enamel destruction

There are many factors affecting the destruction of our teeth. External factors include:

Non-observance of temperature conditions or highcontrast of temperatures. If immediately after drinking a hot dish to drink ice water, the enamel can not stand it. On its surface, cracks appear, through which the bacteria that destroy it will also get into the tooth.
The mechanical factor, that is, blows, injuries, the habit of eating very rough food or gnawing solid things.
The chemical factor acts quickly and mercilessly. In some foods or care for the oral cavity contains destructive for the enamel alkali and acids.
Hygienic factor means improper care of the oral cavity, improper selection of toothpaste or brushes, complete absence of hygiene of the oral cavity.

Internal causes of destruction include:

Lack of fluoride and calcium.
Improper diet, diet.
Failures at the hormonal level.
Heredity.
The effect of any medication.

Tooth decay: causes of a general nature

There are common reasons for the destruction of enamel. They can affect women, men and children:

Incorrect bite very often leads to the destruction of enamel. To solve this question it is necessary in an armchair of the stomatologist.
Bruxism - the night grinding of teeth also leads to thinning of the enamel, the appearance of chips and cracks on it.
Dental diseases - if a person has any untreated dental disease, then gradually it will lead to their destruction.

Knowing the reasons leading to the destruction of enamel, it is much easier to prevent trouble.

Symptoms of enamel damage

The destruction of teeth does not happen immediately. This is a lengthy process that can be slowed down or stopped. Pay attention to the slightest change in the oral cavity. What are the symptoms of this phenomenon?

The enamel is thinner, beneath it is visible dentin. Hence, spots appear on the teeth yellow or brown. The stronger the enamel is, the darker the color of the crown.
The enamel gradually softens, which means it becomes rough to the touch.
The stronger the enamel is affected, the brighter the teeth react to the cold and hot.
The process of tooth decay is accompanied by the appearance of chips and cracks on them.
In a later period of destruction, pulp, nerve channels can be exposed, the shape of the tooth changes. The intake of food, and sometimes the simple opening of the mouth, becomes very painful.

Bacteria, penetrating into the hole, will sooncause and pulpitis. If you do not get treatment at this point, the crown of the tooth will be completely destroyed. Treatment in this case is long and expensive, because the installation of the pins is not an easy process. Pin teeth can consist of different materials, differently fastened. Only experienced dentists can decide such questions.

Tooth decay in children

Unfortunately, enamels tend to break down notonly in adults, but also in children. Even when the child reaches the age of two years, there may be obvious symptoms of the disease. Very often, destruction occurs in children who are on artificial feeding.

The mixture often contains too many carbohydrates,which in the oral cavity of the child is converted into organic acids. They can lead to demineralization of enamel, because children's teeth are still so weak. It is very difficult to find out that demineralization takes place in the oral cavity, because the process is hidden from the eyes.

If the mother was abused during pregnancymetabolism, the child will suffer from it. Inadequate nutrition during fetal gestation, severe toxicosis in the first trimester, some of the diseases can lead to problems such as underdevelopment of the enamel or improper development of the shape of the crown.

Be sure to observe personal hygiene inhouse with a small child. Often parents, without even noticing it, spoil the baby's teeth, passing to him their pathogenic bacteria. You can not use common cutlery, lick the pacifier and often kiss the baby on the lips. All this can cause tooth decay.

Pediatric saliva has a mild degreecontent of alkali. This means that saliva can not perform its mineralizing function. It is for this reason that the teeth of many children begin to decay very early.

Why does enamel break down in women?

Scientists have found out that female enamel collapses more often than the male enamel. This is facilitated not only by common factors, but also by purely female causes. Among them:

Pregnancy period - during this difficult time the fetustakes everything from the mother's body. And if any micronutrient or mineral for construction does not go enough, the fruit will "wash" it from the mother's body. First of all, the teeth suffer. If before a woman's pregnancy there were dental diseases, then during this period they are intensified.
Sharp weight loss - it is women who are more likely and most often sit on diets, avoiding proper nutrition. Sharp weight loss can lead to the destruction of enamel.
Hormonal failures - during the menopause (or with increased function of the thyroid gland), the salivary glands and the entire immune system may be disrupted. This leads to sensitivity and brittleness of the enamel.

Why do teeth break down in men?

Of course, men's teeth deteriorate due to common causes. But there are special factors peculiar to the males.

Men often have tooth decay of a mechanical nature. This is due to the peculiarities of professions, dangerous sports, and sometimes simple aggressiveness.

In addition, men less women care for their teeth, having the habit of opening them cork and gnawing nuts. Men smoke more and drink alcohol. This leads to demineralization of the enamel.

Prevention of complete tooth decay

Destruction of the enamel in the mouth -unpleasant phenomenon. This spoils the aesthetic look of a smile. In addition, the cracks and chips are bacteria that can cause additional diseases. How to prevent the complete destruction of the tooth?

It is necessary to brush your teeth. Do this regularly, and not occasionally. Nobody canceled and a visit to the dentist every six months! Take in the bridle your habits - do not gnaw hard objects, do not snack threads, do not open the lids with the lids, limit seeds and nuts in the diet.

If you see the slightest changes in the oral cavity, immediately sign up for an appointment with the dentist.

To strengthen the enamel is useful intake of vitamins andincrease the dose of ingestion of foods containing calcium. Eat more fish, greens and dairy products. You can also visit the dentist and strengthen the teeth in his armchair by fluoridation.

How to treat?

The destruction of the crown of the tooth is an irreversible process. Therefore, it is always better to take care of your teeth correctly, not allowing disease. But if there is still destruction, urgently treat it! How to restore a tooth?

If you have a small piece of a cutting edge chipped off or a tooth is crumbling, then photopolymer composites are used.
If the fracture of the crown is significant, pins or intra-root inserts are used.
Using veneers, you can hide defects in the smile zone.
If the tooth is destroyed strongly (more than 70%), then the treatment is only to install the crown.
If there is a destruction of the wisdom tooth, thenthe specialist will most likely assign his removal. This tooth does not participate in chewing food, is a potential breeding ground for bacteria, so it does not make sense to save and treat it.

Despite the apparent strength of the enamel, there isa huge number of factors that can lead to its destruction. Remember that to monitor the condition of the teeth and properly take care of them is always easier than curing!