Tooth decay is considered one of the common oral diseases. Tooth decay not only causes loss of aesthetics but also damages the structure of the tooth. At the same time, if not treated promptly, the bacteria will continue to take root, causing infection, leading to further health effects. Cavities can occur in any tooth in the jaw, including the front teeth.
The front teeth are the front teeth, so when the front teeth are decayed, they are very unsightly, hindering work, communication, and confidence in all situations. Besides aesthetics, does black decay in front teeth have any effect on health?
Signs of black decay in front teeth
Caries in front teeth is a condition that many people encounter. Because the front teeth are not only aesthetically pleasing, they also greatly affect function and health. Below are some typical signs of black decay in front teeth, people should not be subjective:
- Discolored teeth: front teeth are darker than the surrounding teeth
- Sensitive front teeth: Pain and discomfort, especially when eating hot or cold foods, sour foods,…
- Black cavities appear on teeth
- Some other symptoms: bad breath, white spots appearing on teeth, severe toothache,…
Causes of black decay in front teeth
Black decay in front teeth has many different causes. The bacteria strain Streptococcus mutans is the main cause of tooth decay. This bacteria always exists in the oral cavity. If not properly cleaned, it will create conditions for the bacteria to ferment sugar and starch into acid. From there, it leads to tooth enamel erosion, gradually forming black cavities.
In addition, the cause of front tooth decay is also due to:
- Not cleaning your teeth thoroughly and properly: teeth must be cleaned regularly to remove bacteria and plaque on the teeth. Furthermore, front teeth come into contact with food quite a lot when eating and drinking. If you skip the cleaning step, it will increase plaqueTeeth stains from leftover food scraps create conditions for bacteria to grow. This not only causes tooth decay but also causes damage to the gums and gingivitis.
- Not removing dental plaque periodically: leftover food that is not cleaned will stick and calcify over time and harden on the surface of teeth and gums. This also creates conditions for bacteria to grow if tartar is not removed periodically.
- Dry mouth: saliva plays a role in cleaning leftover food, plaque, neutralizing acid in the oral cavity and preventing bad breath. If you drink little water, you don’t produce enough saliva, your mouth becomes dry, you’re susceptible to bad breath and increases the risk of tooth decay.
- Incisor tooth structure: When the incisors grow in a straight line, it shows that the tooth mineralization level is high, the tooth enamel is good and not chipped. On the contrary, misaligned front teeth and weak enamel will increase the risk of tooth decay.
In addition, regularly eating foods, drinking water that can easily cause tooth decay, and the habit of eating junk food or sipping are also factors that increase front tooth caries.
Do black cavities in front teeth affect health?
Caries in front teeth if not given timely attention and intervention, will greatly affects aesthetics and oral health
affects aesthetics
Incisors are the front teeth on the jaw, easily seen when smiling and speaking. Therefore, with cavities in the front teeth, black and brown cavities will be seen on the teeth, causing serious loss of facial aesthetics and loss of confidence in all situations
Causing bad breath
When tooth decay occurs, bacteria reside in the teeth, causing bad breath. From there, the patient loses even more confidence in communication.
Effects oral health
Tooth decay bacteria destroy tooth enamel over time and weaken teeth. Furthermore, the front teeth come into contact with food first, creating conditions for bacteria to penetrate further, causing more severe damage to the gums.
At the same time, when not intervened promptly, tooth decay progresses, over time destroying the entire dentin, attacking the tooth pulp, causing inflammation of the tooth tip. Symptoms of this condition are red, swollen gums, more severe with pus, causing severe pain. Many cases of front teeth pThe body becomes weak, easily shakes, and even breaks.
Some cases of severe decay lead to infection, a potential risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and premature birth. In pregnant women,…
Effects on mental health
A decayed front tooth inevitably causes severe pain, which, if not treated, will increase the feeling of discomfort, fatigue, mental decline, loss of appetite, and stress. From there, people with cavities become more uncomfortable, have negative thoughts, and become easily angry, affecting their daily activities and work.
Effects body health
If teeth are affected, related parts will also be affected, causing health deterioration. Most specifically, respiration and digestion. Cavities reduce the ability to chew food, biting or not wanting to eat will affect the digestive system, leading to weight loss, fatigue, lack of nutrients, lack of energy.
Thus, tooth decay greatly affects oral health and overall health. Therefore, when signs and symptoms of doubt appear, people should go to a reputable dentist for examination and timely intervention.
How to treat black cavities in front teeth?
Currently, there are many methods to treat cavities but everyone should go to a reputable dentist. Should not be done at home. Home and folk remedies only provide immediate pain relief and do not provide complete treatment. At the same time, if not done correctly, it will increase the risk of infection for teeth and gums.
Here are some treatments for decayed front teeth:
- Tooth filling: clean your teeth, then the doctor will fill the tooth with the same color material as the tooth, so Composite is mainly used for filling. However, this method is only performed with small cavities, on the inside of the front teeth.
- Porcelain crown: porcelain has the same color as real teeth. Therefore, if the decay is too much, porcelain crowns are a solution to renovate them like real teeth and effectively restore chewing function.
- Tooth extraction – denture implant: if the decay is so severe that treatment methods such as fillings or porcelain crowns cannot be applied, the doctor is required to extract the tooth to avoid cavities.affecting neighboring teeth. However, after extraction, the aesthetics will be greatly reduced, the front tooth gap will cause loss of confidence in communication. Therefore, you should consider choosing denture methods to improve aesthetics as well as chewing ability.
Above is information about black decayed front teeth to help people grasp some knowledge about oral health. Hopefully everyone can recognize the earliest signs so that they can treat it without much impact and still keep their teeth healthy and beautiful. If you still have concerns, please contact My Auris dentistry immediately via hotline 0906 038 017 for detailed answers and advice.
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