If the word "caries" is translated from the Latin language, it will mean nothing less than "decay". Caries is a disease in which a tooth is destroyed. Caries begins with the dissolution of minerals from which the tooth consists, then hard tissues are destroyed.
Types and methods of treatment of caries
The dentist usually chooses the methods of caries treatment depending on the degree of tooth decay:
- Treatment of the initial caries is a restoration of the mineral layer, i.e., saturation of the tooth with the necessary amount of minerals.
- Treatment of superficial caries is the treatment of the tooth cavity cavity and filling.
- The treatment of deep caries is also the use of medications that protect the nerve and gum.
- Treatment of complicated caries is a complex of measures to "save" the tooth.
How and what methods to treat tooth decay dentist decides after the examination. Modern treatment of caries allows to restore the tooth completely even if the disease is started. For many of us, the horror accompanying from childhood a trip to the dentist - a drill. Today, fortunately, there are other methods of caries treatment that exclude the use of this apparatus.
Treatment of caries by laser
Treatment of caries with a laser is a painless procedure, applied in almost all dental clinics. Such treatment is certainly more expensive than traditional treatment, but it helps to avoid unpleasant moments during treatment - first of all, the pain that occurs when the tooth is heated.
The tip of the laser does not touch the tooth, thus, the procedure itself is sterile. In the treatment there is no vibration, a huge number of bacteria are killed, the procedure time is shortened. But there are also disadvantages: the high price and the possibility of treating only the initial and superficial caries.
Ozone caries treatment
Modern dentistry also applies the method of caries treatment with ozone. Ozone is capable of killing 99% of bacteria. This procedure is also painless, non-contact, absolutely sterile. The disadvantages are practically the same as in laser treatment: high price and the possibility of caries treatment only at the initial stages. In addition, permanent fillings after such treatment can not withstand even a very serious chewing load.
Treatment of caries of anterior teeth
One of the most difficult is the treatment of the caries of the front teeth. The complexity of the procedure is that the tissues of these teeth are thin enough, and the doctor needs to achieve not only a therapeutic effect, but also maintain a good aesthetic appearance. Teeth are the first thing we see when a person smiles. Therefore it is very important to keep healthy teeth. Those who have caries of the front teeth - a hereditary disease, it is more often to visit the examination dental offices. And, of course, do not forget about oral hygiene and diet.
How to treat tooth decay on your own?
Treatment of caries in the home is impossible. Treatment of this disease is a hardware treatment that should be performed in a stationary environment with sterile instruments. Folk treatment of caries is only to relieve and relieve toothache.
It is believed that a fairly effective remedy is a saline solution, which needs to rinse the oral cavity after 15-20 minutes. Sage infusion will ease dental suffering. Advocates of traditional medicine also advise you to apply tampons with fir or vegetable oil to the tooth. You can relieve the pain with the help of the root of a plantain, a piece of raw beet or a leaf of aloe.
There are enough methods to relieve the toothache. But still I would like to not know what it is. For the health of the teeth, prevention is necessary: strict oral hygiene, consumption of foods rich in calcium, vegetables, fruits. And in order to less often hear the noise of the drill you need to visit the dentist more frequently for the purpose of medical examination.