Treatment to remove tooth decay
Treatment to remove cavities is usually done by restoration, which is performed by the dentist and involves removing cavities and all infected tissue, after which the tooth is covered with a substance that can be a composite resin, ceramic or amalgam.
- Currently.
- There are 2 ways to perform this treatment: with anesthesia and a drill to scratch all cavities or with a gel called Papacary.
- Which manages to soften the cavities and eliminate all the injured tissue.
- In a simple.
- Fast and painless way.
- Being a great option for those who are afraid to go to the dentist.
However, in cases where cavities are very deep and reach the tooth pulp, root canal treatment may be necessary, which is more invasive and requires more sessions at the dentist.
The tooth is restored by the dentist, after diagnosing the tooth and detecting the presence of cavities.
The person may suspect cavities if they feel pain, sensitivity to cold or heat, or if they find there is a small hole, a small black spot or a dark spot on the tooth and, to confirm it, it is necessary to see the dentist.
To make the diagnosis, your dentist may look at your teeth with a small mirror and sharp instruments, to check for local pain and you may also need to take an X-ray to assess the health of your gums and the root of your teeth. See how panoramic radiography of the jaw and jaw is performed.
To perform the restoration, your dentist will
Currently, the restoration is done with resin, a white material, practically imperceptible and safer than the old restorations. These were made with a grey substance called amalgam, which contained mercury in its composition and was therefore no longer used. Find out which materials are used most in dental restoration and how to maintain them.
When the tooth is badly affected and the lesions are deeper and reach the dental pulp, it may be necessary to resort to root canal treatment, also known as filling, which is a more expensive and prolonged treatment, as it requires several sessions and needs. also a restoration at the end.
If treatment is done with Papacary gel, there is no need for anesthesia and therefore the person leaves the office without feeling any discomfort. However, if the dentist opts for anesthesia and the use of a drill, the effect of anesthesia may last a few hours and the person should feel numbness, pecking, and difficulty speaking and eating in the mouth. Know what to do to make anesthesia faster.
It is important to restore the tooth every time the tooth has cavities, as cavities can pass to other teeth and also to others when kissing and sharing glasses and cutlery, for example.
In addition, cavities increase in size and can allow the installation of viruses, bacteria and foods that can worsen the situation, even promoting the need for other treatments such as root canal treatment, also called filling, or even withdrawal. tooth. If the person loses the tooth, it is necessary to place a prosthesis or use a prosthesis.
Pregnant women have an increased risk of developing gingivitis and cavities due to common hormonal changes at this stage and therefore it is important to see the dentist at least twice during pregnancy to assess oral health in order to treat cavities before complications occur. Discover 5 precautions to combat cavities and gingivitis during pregnancy
Dental treatments during pregnancy can be performed in any trimester, however, it is recommended to do so, as far as possible, during the second trimester, especially if it is a treatment of cavities or other treatments that require anesthesia or that directly affect the gum. . In fact, it is during the first trimester that the highest rate of organ formation occurs in the baby and, therefore, dentists retain such treatments for the most urgent cases during this period.
In the third trimester, the risk of side effects, such as a marked decrease in blood pressure, is higher because the baby is older and can eventually put pressure on the pregnant woman’s organs. During this period, if a type of treatment is needed, the dentist should avoid prolonged treatment sessions.
In the case of papacy gel, treatment can be done at any trimester of pregnancy.
An excellent way to remove cavities is to use the gel called Papacary, which is made of papain, which is found in papaya, which completely removes tooth decay without anesthesia, or use the drill to scrape the tooth.
This treatment with Papacary gel should also be done in the dentist’s office, as it should be applied inside the decayed tooth and should act for about 1 minute. The place should then be thoroughly cleaned by the dentist, using a manual instrument called a curette, which removes cavities and injured tissues, without pain or discomfort. The dentist must then cover the tooth with a resin “clay” to return to its original shape.
This new treatment of cavities with Papacary gel is excellent for the treatment of children and the elderly, who have more difficulty enduring the treatment commonly practiced by the dentist, but can be used at any age, including pregnancy.
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