What are inner and outer tooth decay? Tooth decay is a common oral disease in many subjects. From infants to middle-aged and elderly people, everyone is susceptible to tooth decay. In practice, tooth decay on the inside and outside of the tooth surface is more common than tooth decay on the chewing surface. However, tooth decay on the outside of the tooth surface also affects health, daily life and aesthetics. The following article by BeamDental will give all information about this topic.
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What are inner and outer tooth decay? Signs of recognition?
What are inner and outer tooth decay? The inner and outer surfaces of the teeth are more vulnerable than the chewing surface. Because these are two locations with smooth surfaces, no gaps and easy to clean when brushing teeth. However, in some cases, tooth decay can also attack the inner and outer surfaces of the teeth.
Lateral tooth decay not only seriously affects life, daily activities but also affects the aesthetics of the face and smile. Because the inner and outer surfaces of the teeth are easily exposed when we talk. Not to mention that lateral tooth decay is also extremely dangerous if not treated promptly.
So how to recognize outer and inner tooth decay? You can easily recognize it by the following signs:
- The inner and outer surfaces of the teeth are dull, gray or black.
- Any location on the tooth can appear white or black and the greatest impact is the tooth neck location. Because the tooth neck location has lower mineral concentrations than the remaining areas, tooth decay is easier to attack.
- Food can get into the cavity, causing pain and sensitivity when eating and drinking. In particular, toothache also occurs in the gill area, making the patient unaware that they have a cavity and should have it extracted.
- When the tooth decay occurs on the inside or outside, the patient will have a sore throat and inflammation of the cell tissue surrounding the tooth.
- Tooth decay on the outside is easier to recognize than tooth decay on the inside. Most people with tooth decay on the inside often discover it when the symptoms are too painful for dentists to examine and diagnose.
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What causes inner and outer tooth decay?
Inner and outer tooth decay has many causes, including many factors and objective causes. You need to understand the causes of tooth decay to be able to decide on the appropriate treatment.
In each person’s mouth, there are more than 70 billion bacteria, about 200 – 300 different types. Of which, Streptococcus mutans is the number one group of bacteria that causes tooth decay.
In addition, if you consume too much carbohydrates such as starch and sugar, bacteria will penetrate the dental plaque, then convert carbohydrates into acid. The acid secreted by bacteria will change the pH in the mouth. If you do not wash away plaque and tartar early, bacteria will produce acid for a long time and destroy the connective tissue of the gums and tooth enamel. Over time, the destroyed connective tissue will create cavities.
Causes and risk factors for inner and outer tooth decay
Causes and risk factors for inner and outer tooth decay? Based on the mechanism of tooth decay, we will see that the presence of Streptococcus mutans and carbohydrates in food are the number one causes. However, the above two factors are not enough to cause tooth decay without the following causes and risk factors:
Poor oral hygiene habits
Not paying attention to oral hygiene is the leading cause of oral diseases, including tooth decay. Because poor hygiene causes excess food to continue to accumulate on the tooth surface, creating conditions for Streptococcus mutans to invade. At the same time, it accelerates the process of decomposing the tissue layer on the tooth surface and dentin, thereby causing holes to appear.
Reduced saliva secretion
In the oral cavity, saliva plays a very important role. Scientific research shows that saliva has the effect of preventing tooth decay due to the effect of remineralizing tooth enamel to help remove acid from bacteria.
However, if saliva secretion is reduced for a long time, tooth decay on the side will be more likely to occur. Dry mouth and reduced saliva secretion are often caused by long-term tobacco use, old age, alcohol addiction, etc.
A diet that contains too much sugar
Carbohydrates in sugar are the favorite nutrients of harmful bacteria in the oral cavity. Therefore, adding too much sugar will make bacteria active and secrete a lot of acid. When the acid is large, it will break the spongy tissues in the mouth and cause pain.
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Is it dangerous for inner and outer tooth decay?
Is it dangerous for inner and outer tooth decay? Although cavities are a common disease, you should not be subjective. The growth process of cavities is very slow and short, so you should go for an examination and treatment early to avoid causing other serious complications.
Usually cavities on the side of the teeth are moderate and not too worrisome. Just detect them early and treat them according to the doctor’s instructions, cavities on the inside and outside of the teeth will quickly subside in a short time.
On the contrary, if you are subjective and do not treat them promptly and let cavities progress quickly, it will cause more serious complications:
- Cavities on the inside and outside of the teeth seriously affect aesthetics, specifically in the incisors and canines.
- Cavities will cause persistent pain and swelling, seriously affecting daily work and activities.
- Pain from cavities will flare up at night, affecting sleep and general health.
- If left untreated, tooth decay will increase the risk of pulpitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, pulp blockage, permanent tooth loss, etc.
Effective and safe treatment for inner and outer tooth decay
Inner tooth decay can still be completely treated if the doctor diagnoses it promptly and treats it properly. Depending on the extent of damage to the tooth, the doctor will have an appropriate treatment. Below are ways to prevent and treat inner and outer tooth decay that you can apply:
Clean teeth and mouth according to medical standards
Improper oral hygiene is one of the main causes of lateral tooth decay. Therefore, you need to adjust the way you clean your teeth to be able to treat this disease.
Here is advice from a specialist on how to care for both the inner and outer teeth:
- Choose a toothbrush with moderate size and use light, thin bristles. This will make brushing easier and not affect the gum tissue. In addition, you need to clean your toothbrush periodically every 2-3 months to prevent bacteria from accumulating and causing oral diseases.
- When brushing your teeth, you should brush gently in an inclined direction, not vertically. In addition, you should use light force.
- When whitening teeth, you need to pay attention to the inside, outside, and chewing surfaces of the teeth. At the same time, pay attention to the molars because this is a deep and difficult place to clean like other places.
- Brushing your teeth is not good because it will not remove all the food stuck in the crevices. Therefore, you should use dental floss to remove excess food and dirt stuck at the base of the teeth.
- Use a little diluted saline or antiseptic solution to help remove harmful bacteria inside the oral cavity. In addition, you can use mouthwash with added fluoride to help prevent tooth decay and strengthen the enamel surface.
- For infants, you should use a clean cloth to gently rub the gums and teeth. This will help clean plaque and excess food, effectively preventing tooth decay.
Endodontic treatment for inner and outer tooth decay
Endodontic treatment or commonly root canal transplantation will be used in cases of excessive internal and external caries, with complications of pulpitis. It is known that the dental pulp is an organ deep inside and is connected to other organs. If not treated early, bacteria can pass through the apical foramen and travel to neighboring organs, causing infection.
Root canal treatment is performed by covering the pulp. Then, a toothpick or fingernail is used to remove the infected pulp. The structure of the dental pulp is quite large, so the surgeon needs to be highly specialized and experienced. You should find a reputable dental facility such as BeamDental to be absolutely assured of the quality of service. After cutting the pulp, the doctor will disinfect and fill the wound.
Filling the tooth
Not all cases of tooth decay need to be filled. The doctor will decide whether or not to fill the tooth based on the current level of tooth decay.
Tooth filling is a dental technique used to fill holes and grooves. For open teeth, tooth filling is a simple, effective and quick restoration method.
In the case of tooth decay on the side, tooth filling is only performed when the inside and outside of the tooth have black spots and holes. To prevent bacteria from attacking again, the doctor will scrape off the damaged tooth layer, disinfect and dry it before filling with new material.
Extracting decayed teeth
Most cases of tooth decay on the side are treated by filling the tooth to drain the pus and clean it properly. However, if the tooth decay is severe and causes serious damage to the tooth body, the doctor will recommend cutting and trimming.
If you have a permanent tooth extracted, you must have an appropriate restoration plan. Because after a period of tooth loss, the alveolar bone will become necrotic and can cause many other complications. Dental implants are the most effective solution to prevent necrosis of the tooth socket.
Other supportive measures when suffering from inner and outer tooth decay
In addition to some of the above treatments, you should apply other measures to minimize the pain and numbness caused by tooth decay on the inside and outside. Some methods of treating the side are:
- Soak in hot salt water: Tooth decay on the inside and outside will cause swollen gums and pain when swallowing. To reduce the pain, you should gargle with diluted saline.
- Gargle with clove essential oil: With its strong antibacterial properties, it will soothe and reduce pain quickly. When your tooth is numb for a long time, you can use 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon of clove essential oil mixed with 50 ml of warm water, then gently gargle and rinse your mouth.
- Gargle with raw ginger: Reduce toothache pain at home with honey extremely effectively. In addition, gargling with ginger can also reduce inflammation, reduce swelling and pain, and kill bacteria to reduce tooth decay.
Tips for effective prevention of inner and outer tooth decay
Although inner and outer tooth decay has been treated, it can still recur. Therefore, you should not be subjective but need to apply some preventive measures to maintain the most effective oral health.
Some effective measures to prevent inner and outer tooth decay are:
- Maintain good oral hygiene, brush your teeth 2-3 times/day.
- Combine the use of dental floss and mouthwash regularly.
- Regularly remove tartar 1-2 times a year to prevent tooth decay and other dental diseases.
- Limit the menu of foods and drinks containing salt.
- You should supplement vitamins to increase the ability to produce saliva in the oral cavity.
- Supplementing many vitamins helps improve oral health.
- Use a toothbrush with fluoride to increase the firmness of dentin.
- Eat and rest properly to improve the health of the body.
- Regular dental check-ups 1-2 times a year for the most effective treatment.
Inner and outer tooth decay can be controlled and treated effectively if there is an appropriate treatment plan. BeamDental is proud to be the leading prestigious dental facility that treats internal and external tooth decay quickly, effectively and conveniently. Contact us for advice!
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