Tooth decay first begins in the outermost enamel layer, and if it is not noticed and precautions are not taken, it passes to the softer dentin layer underneath and spreads rapidly. Although enamel caries can be recognized by the slight discoloration on the tooth, they generally do not cause functional discomfort or pain in the person. However, after the decay reaches the dentin layer, it manifests itself with symptoms such as cold sensitivity, bad breath, and food sticking or accumulation in the area. At this stage, it is necessary to go to the dentist and have the tooth treated. Otherwise, it will cause a constant and unbearable pain that will reach the pulp chamber, which is the essence of the decayed tooth, and in this case, it is no longer possible to save the tooth without root canal treatment. It is the restoration of the gap that appears after all decay and debris is removed, with a material in accordance with the normal form of that tooth and without causing problems in the mouth for a long time. It is one of the easiest procedures among dental treatments. When your dentist gives you a filling, he or she first removes the decayed tooth tissue, cleans the affected area, and fills the gap with filling material. It also tries to prevent the progression of decay by filling the gaps where bacteria can enter. Nowadays, tooth-colored and durable fillings can be made.
Amalgam fillings are resistant to wear. However, due to their darker colors, they are more noticeable than porcelain or other composite restorations and are generally not suitable for visible areas such as the front teeth.
Today, almost every person over the age of 30 has at least one dental filling. The main reason for this is the constantly consumed refined sugars. Filling treatment is applied in simple cases where the decay does not reach the vascular and nerve tissue. In other words, it can be applied to superficial or moderate caries. If the decay is very deep, root canal treatment may be applied.
Dentin sensitivity, which lasts up to a few weeks after fillings for deep dentin caries, is an expected condition and disappears on its own, decreasing day by day. Sometimes, desensitizing toothpastes or desensitizing medications are applied to the area by the dentist. With its application, this period can be shortened even more. However, n In rare cases, dentin sensitivity becomes unbearable and may not resolve spontaneously, in which case root canal treatment, that is, removal of the nerves of the tooth, may be required.
The lifespan of dental fillings depends on the patient's oral care, eating habits, size and position of the dental filling, the quality of the material used and the physician's opinion. It depends on many factors such as skill. While this period can take up to 5-10 years for occlusal fillings, that is, fillings that only cover the chewing surface of the tooth, the lifespan of fillings made between two teeth or covering the side surfaces of the teeth is reduced by half. In addition, the patient's regular check-up with the dentist every 6 months will ensure the detection of small leaks and discolorations in the fillings and will prevent the emergence of dramatic problems that may lead to the loss of the filling or the loss of the tooth.
CHANNEL WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?
When tooth decay occurs, deterioration begins in the hard tissues of the tooth (enamel-dentin). Over time, when this decay begins to approach the pulp, that is, the living tissue consisting of vessels and nerves inside the tooth, the acids produced by the bacteria that cause decay begin to affect the pulp.
At this stage, the teeth begin to experience sensitivity to heat or pain, especially at night. If left untreated, the acids secreted by these bacteria kill the pulp. As a result, toxins (poisons) resulting from the death of the pulp leak out of the narrow hole at the root tip and spread to the jawbone. This creates inflammatory tissue in the jawbone, which we call abscess, and may cause loss of the supporting tissues of the tooth. Facial swelling and extra oral fistulas may occur in later stages. Although extraction is a cheaper treatment method, the loss of a healthy tooth creates a gap that is difficult to fill, and this gap becomes a more costly and difficult treatment by making a bridge or implant. If you have the chance to choose, it will always be to your advantage not to lose your tooth.
Canal treatment is a treatment performed to prevent tooth extraction and gives the tooth its last chance. As a result of a root canal treatment performed under appropriate conditions, the tooth can function in the mouth for a lifetime. However, teeth that have undergone root canal treatment are naturally It may be more fragile than teeth.
Root root canal treatment is a painless procedure performed under local anesthesia. In cases where the dental nerve is completely dead, root canal treatment can be performed painlessly and comfortably without the need for anesthesia. Painkillers can also be used as deemed appropriate by the dentist for mild pain that may occur after the treatment.
After your root canal treatment is completed, the inflammation in the natural tissues will last for a few days, so you may complain of pain when you press on your tooth. You should not strain that area during this period. After a while, your complaint will disappear, if necessary, you can use painkillers recommended by your doctor. Since teeth undergoing root canal treatment lose their vitality, their flexibility decreases. For this reason, the risk of fracture afterwards is very high.
Sometimes it may not be possible to save teeth that have remained untreated for a very long time with root canal treatment. Then the tooth may need to be extracted. In order not to lose our teeth as much as possible, we need to do the best oral care and go to the dentist for a check-up every 6 months.
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