Causes and treatment of cervical caries

One of the most dangerous types of caries is the cervical. It is also called the radical one. With this type of disease, the carious spot is localized at the points of contact between the tooth and the gum.

• Causes of cervical caries
• Symptoms
• Stages of cervical caries
• Cervical caries in children
• Home Treatment
• Prevention

A feature of cervical caries is that the early stage proceeds with subtle symptoms and goes into a deep form fairly quickly. It is explained by the fact that at the root of the tooth is located a more thin layer of enamel. The disease quickly demineralizes it, destroys the dentin and spreads to the pulp.

Causes of cervical caries

The main reasons for the occurrence are:

1. The place of contact between the tooth and gums is difficult to clean qualitatively. As a result, dental plaque, dental calculi and caries appear.
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2. Gum exfoliation. Due to genetic features, some people have a cavity formed between the gum and the dentition. The so-called gingival pockets are clogged with food residues, which leads to the development of caries.

Also, the development of caries is facilitated by:

• mechanical damage;
• bad habits;
• general decrease in immunity;
• excessive consumption of food acids;
• viral and bacterial diseases.

Interesting to know!Many people, despite the use of products capable of destroying enamel, are not familiar with caries. This is due to the high capacity of saliva to resist bacteria.

Symptoms

Symptoms of cervical caries are similar to other types of this disease. In more detailed consideration, the following features can be distinguished:

• darkening, lightening of the tooth area in the gum area;
• the enamel becomes less smooth;
• manifestation of a clear carious stain;
• painful sensations with temperature and nutritional factors. In later stages, the pain is sharp, acute;
• complications occur in the form of inflammation, bleeding gums, pulpitis.

Symptoms are described in the order in which they most often appear.

Important!If you do not go to the dentist in time, the threat of complications and tooth loss is quite high.

Stages of cervical caries

Like other types of caries, the cervical has 4 stages. These include:

1. The stage of appearance of the spot. There are no symptoms at this stage. Often the patient is unaware of the onset of the disease. There is a slight change in the structure of the enamel in the form of a light or dark spot. Pain is not observed.
2. Surface. There is a destruction of the tooth tissue. The spot becomes more noticeable. Appears sensitivity to irritants (cold, hot, sour, salty).
3. The middle stage. The disease affects the enamel and spreads to the dentin. Since the layer of this substance is thin, caries develop rather quickly.
4. Deep stage. The appearance of the cavity in the body of the tooth. Destruction reaches the pulp.

Interesting to know!On the planet live people who are fortunate enough never to face this insidious disease. There are only 1-1.5% of such people on the planet.

Cervical caries in children

Such kind of caries in children can develop both on milk teeth (bottle) and on permanent teeth. Stages and symptoms are similar to the disease in adulthood. A feature of children's enamel is that it is more tender and prone to destruction. The most common causes are:

• inadequate oral hygiene;
• the use of sweets in unlimited quantities (especially before bedtime);
• violations of the protective functions of saliva (can be both congenital and acquired);
• viral diseases and treatment with certain medicines;
• mechanical damage to teeth.

The treatment of cervical caries in children should be taken seriously. Otherwise, extremely undesirable complications can occur in the form of periodontitis, pulpitis, stomatitis.

It is important to know!Often occurrence of this kind of caries is caused by malfunctions in work of a thyroid gland. When you have a dental disease, you should consult an endocrinologist.

Home Treatment

Treatment of this type of disease depends on the stage of development. Let's take a closer look at each stage:

1. Treatment at the initial stage. At the first manifestations, the use of conservative treatment is considered quite effective. Widely used pastes and gels with a high content of fluoride and calcium. Well-proven rinsers. They include ingredients that can slow the development of bacteria and restore enamel.
2. At the superficial and medium stage, the dentist should provide assistance. With the help of special equipment, damaged tooth tissues are removed, the cavity is filled with a special solution (seal). Also grinding of teeth, bleaching.
3. In cases of impossibility of treatment with neglect of the disease, complications in the form of acute inflammation, the tooth is removed.

Treatment at home can only take place if the disease does not have a deep stage and does not lead to complications. Among the main methods are the use of dentifrices and preparations that can stop the growth of cariogenic bacteria and saturate the enamel with minerals. Can be used:

• Pasta and gels, with the content of fluorine and calcium. These include presidentUnique, fluorodent, blend-a-med anti caries and others;
• preparations Ftorlak, Ikon (Icon);
• rinse with the addition of sodium fluoride, calcium intake in tablets.

Folk remedies are popular in the fight against caries. For treatment use camphor oil, laundry soap, herbs that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, beekeeping products and many others.

Prevention

To prevent the disease in children and adults, observe simple rules:

• regular brushing of teeth correctly selected means;
• a timely visit to the dentist;
• enter in the diet foods rich in calcium and phosphorus, vitamins;
• avoid enamel damage;
• Do not eat too cold, hot foods and drinks.

A beautiful smile is 90% successful. Take care of your teeth and stay healthy.