Can I Really Save My Diseased, Loose, or Rotten Teeth?
A healthy mouth can be a huge asset! Your teeth play such a significant role in your life. They not only help you chew and digest food, but also help you to talk and speak clearly, give your face its shape and enhance your overall appearance.
Because of this, it’s essential to give your oral health the best care possible. If you currently have a rotten, diseased, or loose tooth, you are in the right place. We want to discuss a few options that might help restore your smile and confidence.
According to research, most Americans lose at least 12 teeth at the age of 50! This is an alarming statistic and something surely needs to be done.
Routine brushing and flossing aren’t just enough. You need to schedule regular appointments with your local dentist if you really want to avoid issues. But if you are currently plagued by either rotten, loose, or painful teeth, you might be wondering whether you can save them from damage.
Thankfully, there are numerous ways to save your teeth and there are a variety of teeth treatment options including:
Fillings for rotten teeth:
Usually, fillings are the ultimate rotten teeth treatment option. If the level of your tooth decay isn’t so severe, your dentist will easily clean the affected area and fill it. This ensures the decay doesn’t spread to other parts.
Common tooth filling materials include porcelain, resin, gold, or amalgams (copper, mercury, tin, silver, or zinc). It is worth noting that a composite resin has the same color as teeth, making it a popular option. By closing off the cavity, your tooth can be rejuvenated both in terms of function and appearance.
Restoring a loose tooth:
Your tooth can loosen because of mouth trauma. If your mouth has suffered a light trauma, it’s recommended that you wait for a few weeks before seeking dental treatment. This is simply because your teeth can naturally tighten themselves up in the wake of minor trauma. This implies that you should only seek medical intervention if they fail to fix themselves.
You should always visit your dentist anytime your jaw suffers a major impact such as a motor accident, or something similar. Your doctor will assess the extent of the impact to determine whether it caused any cracks or chips on either your teeth or jaw.
The dentist may also prescribe antibiotics to minimize the chance of infections. Depending on the severity of the impact, your dentist may use a splint to strengthen the loose teeth. This technique makes your strong tooth support the affected tooth through the use of an adhesive resin.
Fixing gum disease:
Gum disease is a highly prevalent condition that currently affects nearly 47% of adults. This condition can also loosen your teeth, resulting in tooth loss, eventually. Unfortunately, most people suffer from gum disease without knowing.
So, can you treat gum disease? First and foremost, let’s not forget that prevention is always better than cure! Routine dentist appointments coupled with proper oral hygiene will allow you to prevent gum disease. There are a number of gum disease symptoms, including:
- White gums.
- Swollen, reddish gums.
- Bad breath.
- A strange taste in your mouth.
- Bleeding gums or abscesses.
If your teeth have become loose due to gum disease may recommend the above-mentioned treatment. In this regard, antibiotics as well as a splint that features strong adhesive.
Dealing with abscess:
If you are suffering from an abscess, over-the-counter painkillers may help alleviate both the pain and discomfort. However, this is only a temporary fix that won’t stop you from losing your teeth. This is why you want to visit your local dentist as soon as possible to ensure the problem is tackled properly. Dentists usually use a range of techniques to help treat an abscess. However, they will first have to drain it. You may need further treatment, including a root canal.
Root canal treatment:
As already explained, tooth filling is usually the first line of defense against tooth decay. However, if the tooth decay is more severe, a root canal may be the best option. But this is only possible if the affected root is in the best condition health-wise. If not, the only choice is to extract the affected tooth.
With a root canal, your dentist will drill down the affected tooth to remove the decay. After the procedure, your dentist may recommend a crown to help prevent your tooth from experiencing further problems.
How to deal with a dead tooth?
Just as the name implies, a dead tooth doesn’t benefit from blood supply from the root. Infection and trauma are two common causes of dead teeth. If one of your teeth displays a different color from the rest, the blood supply may have been restricted.
A root canal can potentially save a dead tooth. However, it largely hinges on the duration of the restriction of the blood supply. Bearing in mind that a tooth can potentially die within a few hours, you should seek immediate treatment if you suspect your tooth is becoming discolored.
When it may not be possible to save your teeth!
If your teeth have undergone extensive damage and are not savable as a result, don’t fret! There are two great options that can help restore your smile and confidence, including:
- Implants: Dental implants are usually a permanent option that can only be removed by an expert. An implant is a titanium device that replaces your tooth. Your dentist will install the implant into your jawbone and once secure, he will insert a replacement tooth.
- Dentures: These are usually relatively affordable and are ideal for people with many missing teeth. Traditional dentures are a complete set of teeth, even though you’ll have to wait for your mouth to heal before they can be inserted. Immediate dentures, just as the name implies, are those you can insert immediately after having your teeth removed. On the other hand, overdentures are inserted on top of any existing teeth.
For more information regarding your dental health, please give Dr. Apsey of Smile Brightly Dental a call today! We are located in Warren, MI and we can be reached at 586-573-7700!
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