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In the event of pathologies associated with the teeth, as with other health problems, it is important to notice and treat them in time. Let's talk about dentistry today. If the neck of the tooth is exposed, what should I do? Of course, this problem cannot be ignored in any case. Indeed, without treatment, in the near future it may turn out that you will avoid showing your teeth when smiling.
What is the danger of exposing the neck of the tooth
Why is the neck of the tooth exposed? What to do in such cases? Due to the following problems appear:
Of course, all this is very unpleasant. However, it could be even worse. Pathology weakens the joints of the teeth in the gums, as a result of which they loosen and, in the end, begin to fall out.
The reasons
Let's find out why the neck of the tooth was exposed? What to do if such a diagnosis is made? Most often, the cause of this problem is improper care. Moreover, a person brushes his teeth regularly. It happens that the number of procedures, on the contrary, is excessive. And it's very bad for your teeth.
When proper care is not provided, periodontitis or gingivitis can develop. When brushing your teeth with a brush with too hard bristles and too strong movements gums can be injured. These actions are even more capable of exacerbating the situation if a person has certain anatomical features:
However, there are other reasons as well. For example, not proper treatment in a dental clinic. If the mucous membrane is injured due to bad crowns or fillings, then this can provoke a disease. Soft dentures are also harmful, as the chewing load is unevenly distributed with them, which is why the gums eventually sink.
So, you provided the right care for your teeth, but suddenly the neck of the tooth was exposed. What to do in this case? Exist different ways fight this disease. Let's consider each of them.
filling
Dentists assure that such treatment will be effective, but only if the problem has just appeared and the wedge-shaped defect has not yet formed. Otherwise, if a tooth is filled at an advanced stage of the disease, the filling may simply fall off. As a result, caries will develop at the root.
Remineralization
The procedure is painless. During it, a preparation containing calcium is applied to the enamel. As a result, it is strengthened and tooth loss is prevented. Healthy shine returns to teeth. Remineralization lasts only 7-10 minutes. But in order for the effect to remain stable, it is necessary to conduct a whole course of such procedures.
Fluoridation
This procedure is similar to the previous method, but in this case it involves the application of gels and varnishes, which include fluorine. There are two types of fluoridation: deep and simple. In the latter case, penetration deep into the pores is not provided. However, the neck of the tooth is gradually restored, and the sensitivity of the enamel to taste irritants and hot or cold food is reduced.
Installation of veneers
What to do when the neck of the tooth is very exposed? What to do? The photo illustrates the running stage
A suitable option is the installation of a veneer. It is a thin plate that is applied to the surface, thereby hiding the defect. However, in order to fix it, it is necessary to cut off a layer of enamel.
Installation of crowns
In the most severe case, when the neck of the tooth is most exposed and hurts, recession is treated with a crown. However, this method is resorted to very rarely if other means seem ineffective. After all, to install a crown, you need to grind the tooth.
Plastic
All more people in the presence of this problem, resort to surgical operation. For its implementation, the oral cavity is subjected to thorough cleaning and sanitation. Only ten days after the preparatory procedures, one of the following methods is used.
- The lateral flap is used when there is a small localized area and enough donor tissue. The result is a perfect match.
- A trapezoidal tissue flap can be used both for a local problem and for the treatment of generalized foci. Donor material is also needed here.
- Mucosal graft. In this case, the fence is taken from hard palate, so the tissue in the end may be slightly different, and you may also feel discomfort when it is taken.
- Coronal transfer of donor tissue can be used with a small palatal graft in case there is not enough material. Then the fabric from the sky will remain almost invisible.
Surgery for local recession is performed under local anesthesia, and in the case of generalized recession, general anesthesia is used.
Folk remedies
But there are other ways of treatment, besides going to the dentist, if the neck of the tooth is exposed. What to do at home? folk methods a lot to deal with this problem. Let's consider some of them.
- A special massage is done for the gums. To do this, they are stroked, and then slightly pressed. It is best to use a special brush. And if there is none, then the massage is done directly with your finger. It is good to add peppermint essential oil to the gums.
- If the neck of the tooth is exposed, what should I do? Folk remedies in most cases help to cope with the problem on early stage development. will be quite effective medicinal rinses. To do this, prepare a decoction of St. John's wort or oak bark. We put 2-3 tablespoons of grass in three hundred grams of water, boil for several minutes, cool, filter and rinse your mouth.
- People say that plantain is a cure for all diseases. And not in vain. It is also suitable for dental treatment. A couple of hours the leaves need to be held in cold water for them to be cleansed. Then they are divided into pieces and chewed for a quarter of an hour. The procedure is repeated once every two days.
- Another effective remedy made from banana peel and salt. The peel should be dried, crushed and mixed with two tablespoons of salt, then add olive oil and stir until creamy. The mixture should be held on the gums for at least ten minutes. The procedure should be carried out 3-4 times a week.
- Beets can cure periodontal disease, which is the cause of exposed teeth. The procedure is extremely simple: the beets are rubbed on a grater, applied to the teeth and held for at least thirty minutes. Such manipulations are repeated daily for two weeks.
- Also in pharmacies you can buy special ointments for teeth, made on the basis of medicinal herbs. Their use will help reduce inflammation and
Do not panic if the neck of the tooth under the crown is exposed. What to do in this case, the dentist will tell you, who should be contacted immediately. Folk remedies are used only to relieve pain if necessary. But only a specialist can provide qualified assistance.
Exposure of the neck of the tooth (wedge-shaped syndrome, recession) is an alarming sign. The reason that the teeth are exposed may be poor hygiene, a bad brush, specific bite and other pathologies. The main symptom of cervical exposure is discomfort when eating. Look at yourself in the mirror - the “sliding” gum can be seen with the naked eye.
Such a disease is a reversible process, but it never goes away on its own and needs the participation of a specialist. If you do not turn to the dentist in time, the problem can develop before the roots are exposed. How to treat the exposure of the neck of the tooth - read on.
Why is the neck of the tooth exposed?
If the neck of the tooth is exposed, this often indicates either poor oral hygiene or the presence of diseases of the internal organs. This problem is especially relevant for older people, but sometimes young people also suffer from it.
The main condition for a successful recovery is to consult a doctor in time. The dentist diagnoses the problem, identifies the causes and recommends medical treatment that can be combined with folk remedies.
In fact, the reasons for the exposure of the neck of the tooth can be very deep, and therefore, along with a visit to the doctor, it is better to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist in parallel. The main thing to remember is that the sooner you start treatment, the less expensive and painful it will be.
How to recognize the disease
When the neck of the tooth is exposed, they complain about:
The dentist diagnoses why the teeth are exposed during the examination. Between the crown of the tooth and the near-tooth area, there is a small area of yellow tint - this is the cement that covers the neck and covers the roots. It is much more sensitive than enamel, hence the discomfort. At the same time, the enamel does not change color - a yellowish cement gives a shade.
In neglected conditions, exposure of the neck of the tooth leads to such a problem as exposed roots, their caries, the appearance of a wedge-shaped defect, and chipping of the teeth. The final stage of the disease leads to their loss, so that this does not happen, you will need to undergo treatment from a specialist.
After diagnosing why the gums are exposed, the doctor will identify the causes and may recommend the following treatment:
Sometimes an implant surgeon will cope with the problem of exposing the necks of the teeth. This is possible if the disease is a lesion of the mucous membrane. For its treatment, surgical intervention is performed, when a part of the connective tissue taken from the palate of the patient is implanted under the tooth. This method allows you to make the gum thicker and cover the exposed roots. On the final stage one stitch is applied. A week later, the patient comes back for an appointment for the doctor to check the condition of the transplant. As a rule, during this time there is a slight hyperemia of the gums. Further, you will need to visit the doctor again, but after 6 months as a recession prevention and check how quickly the recovery is going.
Folk methods of treatment
For treatment wedge-shaped syndrome You can even use folk remedies. But it is better to do this after you have been examined by a specialist, because the methods described below are only suitable as a preventive measure, but not the only treatment.
Let's imagine folk treatment of gum recession in the form of a table.
If the neck of the tooth is exposed, what should I do?
In the event of pathologies associated with the teeth, as with other health problems, it is important to notice and treat them in time. Let's talk about dentistry today. If the neck of the tooth is exposed, what should I do? Of course, this problem cannot be ignored in any case. Indeed, without treatment, in the near future it may turn out that you will avoid showing your teeth when smiling.
What is the danger of exposing the neck of the tooth
Why is the neck of the tooth exposed? What to do in such cases? Receding gums cause the following problems:
Of course, all this is very unpleasant. However, it could be even worse. Pathology weakens the joints of the teeth in the gums, as a result of which they loosen and, in the end, begin to fall out.
Let's find out why the neck of the tooth was exposed? What to do if such a diagnosis is made? Most often, the cause of this problem is improper care. Moreover, a person brushes his teeth regularly. It happens that the number of procedures, on the contrary, is excessive. And it's very bad for your teeth.
When proper care is not provided, periodontitis or gingivitis can develop. When brushing your teeth with a brush with too hard bristles and too strong movements, the gums can be injured. These actions are even more capable of exacerbating the situation if a person has certain anatomical features:
- the roots of his teeth are very close to the gum;
- there is a thin mucosal biotype, when there is very little connective tissue, and even the smallest injury can cause atrophy;
- if the frenulums and cords are attached abnormally, weakened tissues may droop.
- The lateral flap is used when there is a small localized area and sufficient donor tissue. The result is a perfect match.
- A trapezoidal tissue flap can be used both for a local problem and for the treatment of generalized foci. Donor material is also needed here.
- Mucosal graft. In this case, the fence is taken from the hard palate, so the tissue in the end may be somewhat different, and you may also feel discomfort when it is taken.
- Coronal transfer of donor tissue can be used with a small palatal graft in case there is not enough material. Then the fabric from the sky will remain almost invisible.
- A special massage is done for the gums. To do this, they are stroked, and then slightly pressed. It is best to use a special brush. And if there is none, then the massage is done directly with your finger. It is good to add peppermint essential oil to the gums.
- If the neck of the tooth is exposed, what should I do? Folk remedies in most cases help to cope with the problem at an early stage of development. Medicinal rinses will be quite effective. To do this, prepare a decoction of St. John's wort or oak bark. We put 2-3 tablespoons of grass in three hundred grams of water, boil for several minutes, cool, filter and rinse your mouth.
- People say that plantain is a cure for all diseases. And not in vain. It is also suitable for dental treatment. A couple of hours the leaves need to be held in cold water so that they are cleansed. Then they are divided into pieces and chewed for a quarter of an hour. The procedure is repeated once every two days.
- Another effective remedy is made from banana peel and salt. The peel should be dried, crushed and mixed with two tablespoons of salt, then add olive oil and stir until creamy. The mixture should be held on the gums for at least ten minutes. The procedure should be carried out 3-4 times a week.
- Beets can cure periodontal disease, which is the cause of exposed teeth. The procedure is extremely simple: the beets are rubbed on a grater, applied to the teeth and held for at least thirty minutes. Such manipulations are repeated daily for two weeks.
- Also in pharmacies you can buy special ointments for teeth, made on the basis of medicinal herbs. Their use will help relieve inflammation and bleeding of the gums.
- root (located in the alveolus);
- neck (covered by the gum);
- crown (protrudes above the gum).
- installation dental filling(this method can be applied only in the early stages of the development of gum disease);
- strengthening of tooth enamel by applying a mineral composition.
- enamel becomes shiny;
- tooth sensitivity decreases.
- ultrasonic cleaning;
- laser cleaning;
- cleaning with apparatus Air flow.
- stroking;
- pressure of medium intensity.
- Enamel hypersensitivity.
- Bleeding and swelling of the gums.
- wedge defect.
- root caries.
- Brittleness of teeth, increased risk of chipping.
- lack of proper care leads to the formation of soft microbial plaque and stones, as a result of which gingivitis or periodontitis may develop, among the signs of which are exposed necks of the teeth;
- A toothbrush with hard bristles or too intense movements with it cause regular injury to the gums, and then its recession.
However, there are other reasons as well. For example, improper treatment in a dental clinic. If the mucous membrane is injured due to bad crowns or fillings, then this can provoke a disease. Soft dentures are also harmful, as the chewing load is unevenly distributed with them, which is why the gums eventually sink.
So, you provided the right care for your teeth, but suddenly the neck of the tooth was exposed. What to do in this case? There are different ways to deal with this disease. Let's consider each of them.
Dentists assure that such treatment will be effective, but only if the problem has just appeared and the wedge-shaped defect has not yet formed. Otherwise, if a tooth is filled at an advanced stage of the disease, the filling may simply fall off. As a result, caries will develop at the root.
The procedure is painless. During it, a preparation containing calcium is applied to the enamel. As a result, it is strengthened and tooth loss is prevented. Healthy shine returns to teeth. Remineralization lasts only 7-10 minutes. But in order for the effect to remain stable, it is necessary to conduct a whole course of such procedures.
This procedure is similar to the previous method, but in this case it involves the application of gels and varnishes, which include fluorine. There are two types of fluoridation: deep and simple. In the latter case, penetration deep into the pores is not provided. However, the neck of the tooth is gradually restored, and the sensitivity of the enamel to taste irritants and hot or cold food is reduced.
What to do when the neck of the tooth is very exposed? What to do? The photo illustrates the advanced stage of gingival prolapse.
A suitable option is the installation of a veneer. It is a thin plate that is applied to the surface, thereby hiding the defect. However, in order to fix it, it is necessary to cut off a layer of enamel.
In the most severe case, when the neck of the tooth is most exposed and hurts, recession is treated with a crown. However, this method is resorted to very rarely if other means seem ineffective. After all, to install a crown, you need to grind the tooth.
More and more people with this problem are resorting to surgery. For its implementation, the oral cavity is subjected to thorough cleaning and sanitation. Only ten days after the preparatory procedures, one of the following methods is used.
Surgery for local recession is performed under local anesthesia, and in the case of generalized recession, general anesthesia is used.
But there are other ways of treatment, besides going to the dentist, if the neck of the tooth is exposed. What to do at home? There are many folk methods to deal with this problem. Let's consider some of them.
Do not panic if the neck of the tooth under the crown is exposed. What to do in this case, the dentist will tell you, who should be contacted immediately. Folk remedies are used only to relieve pain if necessary. But only a specialist can provide qualified assistance.
How to restore a bare tooth neck
Dental health is characterized not only by the whiteness of their enamel and the absence of caries, although this is also very important.
Exposure of the neck of the tooth is one of the most common problems that caused patients to turn to dental clinics. And, as often happens, the reason for this is insufficient hygiene and care for the teeth and oral cavity.
The tooth is made up of three parts:
Normally, the neck is covered by the gum, but when exposed, it (the gum) descends, thereby exposing the neck of the tooth.
Causes of exposure of the neck of the tooth
According to medical statistics, the necks of the teeth can be exposed due to neglect of the rules of oral hygiene.
Lack of proper care can lead to the occurrence of diseases that contribute to the rapid development of the disease:
Carious lesions of the basal part can also be the cause of the disease. Like any other formation (for example, tartar), caries contributes to the development of atrophic processes. The teeth become mobile, and the gums no longer securely fix them. Due to untimely treatment of caries, the necks of the teeth are exposed.
Incorrect positioning of the teeth can lead to gum injury, as a result of which its displacement occurs, followed by exposure of the neck.
Diseases of the internal organs
Frequent heartburn contributes to an increase in the acidity of saliva, which is main reason enamel destruction.
To save their patients from the disease, dentists prefer to treat the disease in one of the following ways:
In order to protect the tooth from falling out, the doctor applies a special composition enriched with calcium to its bare neck and enamel. The procedure is aimed at filling its deficiency and strengthening from the outside:
In order for the treatment to have positive results, the doctor must prescribe a whole course of remineralization procedures. Their number depends on the severity of the disease.
Fluoridation of tooth enamel
Dentists recommend doing fluoridation to those patients whose disease is at an advanced stage. Treatment with fluoride preparations helps to cope with visible defects. In order for the bare neck to stop bothering the patient, deep fluoridation of the enamel is prescribed.
Cleaning of tooth enamel in a clinical setting is a procedure professional care behind the mouth. It is carried out in several ways:
Professional cleaning helps to get rid of tartar, and also produces a delicate whitening of the enamel. Doctors recommend doing it at least 2 times a year.
To do a firming massage, the following manipulations must be performed on the surface of the gums:
To enhance the effect, you can use oils known for their antibacterial properties(citrus, eucalyptus and mint oils).
Treatment with folk remedies involves regular rinsing of the mouth with medicinal infusions. You can make them at home: grind St. John's wort, place in a container, and then fill with high-quality vodka. Insist for 7 days, and then use in the following proportions: 30-50 drops of medicine per 1 glass warm water. Rinse your mouth with this solution several times a day.
In order to prevent the disease, doctors advise regularly making gum compresses from healthy oils:
Treatment with folk remedies can be effective, but in medical practice There are many cases where the patient has experienced allergic reactions. For this reason, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor before using alternative medicine measures.
And finally short video about how you can do enamel fluoridation without visiting dentistry:
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Dental pathologies never go away on their own: they need to be noticed and shown to the dentist in a timely manner. Especially if there is receding gums. Exposing the necks of the teeth is an alarming symptom, ignoring which you can very soon forget about the once beautiful smile. Why does the gum “slide” off the tooth? How to recover?
Exposing the necks of the teeth: why is it bad
There are several reasons why it is not recommended to stay at home for a long time with exposed necks of teeth. Among the most common " side effects» receding gums:
Naturally, the above-mentioned moments extremely spoil life, but this is not the limit. In an advanced case, the pathological process leads to such a strong weakening of the periodontal joints that the tooth begins to loosen and sooner or later falls out.
Exposing the neck of the tooth: causes
The main factor that provokes receding gums is improper oral care. Moreover, hygienic procedures can be carried out both in insufficient quantities and in excessive quantities - both are harmful to teeth:
The situation can be aggravated by some anatomical features of the patient:
- The root is located so close to the gum that the layer of bone tissue between them is very thin. It turns out that the gum does not lie on the bone, but on the root of the tooth.
- The oral mucosa belongs to a thin biotype, which is characterized by a small amount of connective tissue. If the gums are thin, then even the slightest injury can lead to their atrophy.
- The presence of abnormally attached frenulums and cords, which leads to retraction of weakened tissues from the teeth.
In addition to these reasons, incorrectly performed dental treatment. Poorly fitted crowns and fillings often injure the mucosa, thereby triggering a destructive process. Soft prostheses are also harmful: they unevenly distribute the chewing load and lead to lowering of the gums.
Depending on the stage of development of the pathological process, the doctor may suggest one of the following treatment tactics:
If the main reason for the exposure of the necks of the teeth lies in the thin biotype of the mucosa, then the situation can be corrected by an experienced implant surgeon. An operation is performed, during which, using a tunnel technique, a flap of connective tissue taken from the patient's palate is implanted under the gum. Such a graft thickens the gum and, if necessary, covers the exposed root. To “fix” the result, only one seam is required.
The patient comes back for an appointment after 7 days. During this visit, the doctor must make sure that the graft has engrafted normally. Usually, the effects of the intervention do not go away in a week, and there is a slight hyperemia of the gums. This is a completely normal phenomenon, indicating the active formation of the vascular system in the operated area.
The next, "safety net", visit to the doctor takes place in six months. Its main goal is to check how much the gum has recovered, and whether there is a risk of recurrence of the recession.
It is very important that after the treatment is completed, the dentist explains to the patient the basic rules for caring for the oral cavity. After all, if a person continues to mercilessly injure the gums with a brush, then what was the point in therapy?
Folk remedies for exposing the neck of the tooth
Home treatment of gum recession is an extremely risky undertaking. No one can guarantee that traditional medicine will cope with such a difficult task for her, while the patient, meanwhile, will lose precious time for him and will not receive timely treatment from a doctor.
Nevertheless, such methods are widely used to get rid of naked necks tooth:
You should also purchase special medicinal pastes, intended for sensitive teeth and use mouthwash regularly.
gum recession - danger sign the beginning of the destructive process. Improvements should not be expected: you can get rid of the symptom only with the help of a doctor.
The neck of the tooth is exposed
If your teeth are too sensitive, you can't drink hot drinks or eat ice cream, and your gums bleed while brushing your teeth, the problem may be that the neck of the tooth is exposed. Healthy teeth are strong and white, firmly “sit” in the gums, only the crown of the tooth remains outside, and the neck and root should be hidden deep in the gums, but sometimes the neck of the teeth begins to become exposed, and the edge of the gum moves away. This can lead to a number of dental diseases and even lead to the loss of a healthy tooth, so everyone needs to know why the neck of the tooth is exposed and how to deal with it.
The neck of the tooth is exposed - symptoms and signs
The process of exposing the neck of the teeth is very slow, most often the patient cannot say when the first signs of the disease appeared, and he is forced to see a doctor either by a cosmetic defect that someone else drew attention to or problems with the teeth arising from the exposure of the neck . Most often, this pathology occurs in people over 40 years of age who do not pay due attention to the state of their oral cavity and strongly triggering the disease. It is quite difficult to notice the gradual exposure of the neck of the tooth, but the disease can be diagnosed by the following features:
- increased sensitivity of the teeth - the teeth begin to react to too cold, hot, sour or sweet food. This is due to the fact that the cement covering the neck of the gums is much more sensitive than the enamel of the crowns of the teeth;
- bleeding and swelling of the gums - another feature- this is the appearance of blood when brushing your teeth, bloody "prints" on a bitten apple and the inability to eat something solid without pain in the gums;
- discoloration of the teeth - due to the difference in color between the white enamel of the crowns and the yellowish cement of the necks of the teeth, the teeth appear darker;
- a visual increase in the interdental spaces - the exposed necks of the teeth create the illusion that the distance between the teeth has become larger;
Teeth become visually larger, and gums recede.
It is not difficult for dentists to establish the diagnosis of exposure of the neck of the tooth; a simple examination of the oral cavity is sufficient. But it is much more difficult to determine the cause of the onset of the disease and choose the appropriate treatment.
Dental neck exposure can occur for a variety of reasons:
1. Insufficient oral care, malnutrition and bad habits - improper care of teeth and gums, rare visits to the dentist, abuse of sweet, carbonated drinks and smoking causes bacteria to accumulate in the oral cavity, gradually plaque turns into tartar, teeth begin to decay, and the neck of the teeth is exposed. This is the most common cause similar pathology in older people.
2. Overindulgence in beauty treatments– too intensive brushing of teeth, frequent whitening and removal of calculus dental procedures can also adversely affect the health of the gums and tooth enamel. Constant trauma to the gums leads to the fact that the edge is simply “erased”, exposing the neck of the tooth.
3. Anatomical features of the structure of the oral cavity - malocclusion, short bridle and other features of the structure of the oral cavity, not corrected in time, cause the development of gingivitis, periodontitis and, as a result, exposure of the neck of the tooth.
4. carious cavities- untreated carious teeth turn into a constant source of infection in the oral cavity, due to the accumulation of bacteria, the risk of developing periodontitis and gingivitis increases, in which the neck of the tooth may be exposed.
5. Chronic diseases of internal organs - diseases gastrointestinal tract and endocrine pathologies such as diabetes and hypothyroidism, cause metabolic disorders, which causes oral dysbacteriosis and various dental problems.
6. Stress, chronic fatigue and beriberi - constant irritation, lack of sleep and reduced immunity causes many diseases, including diseases of the oral cavity.
Exposure of the neck of the tooth: treatment
Modern dentistry allows you to stop the pathological process of exposing the neck of the tooth at almost any stage of the disease. Determining the exact cause of the disease is of great importance, since without its elimination, the effect of therapy will be temporary.
If the patient has not yet formed a large wedge-shaped defect, that is, the neck of the tooth is not completely exposed, he is prescribed a number therapeutic measures:
- thorough cleaning of the oral cavity;
- the use of special therapeutic desensitizing pastes and professional toothbrushes;
- rinsing the mouth with anti-inflammatory solutions.
Treatment required concomitant diseases: periodontal disease and gingivitis. The tartar is cleaned and carried out complete treatment all carious teeth in the oral cavity. If necessary, the wrong bite or a short bridle is corrected.
If all of the above treatments are not enough, use special methods:
– remineralization of enamel – the surface of the teeth is treated with special fluorine-containing preparations, due to which mineral composition tooth enamel is restored and teeth become less sensitive. The procedure is considered one of the safest and painless - a special gel or other drug is applied to pre-cleaned teeth;
- fluoridation of enamel - the procedure resembles the previous one, but affects the deeper layers of tooth enamel;
- laser cleaning - allows you to get rid of tartar, helps with minor defects in gum tissue;
- filling a wedge-shaped defect is a rather complicated method of treatment, since it is very difficult to seal the exposed neck of the tooth due to the specific shape;
Veneer installation is one of the most effective, but expensive methods. A veneer is a ceramic coating that completely hides the front surface of the tooth and the wedge-shaped defect, the teeth look even, white and healthy. Due to the installation of veneers, the chewing load on the teeth is reduced, but due to the fragility of the coating itself, they have to be replaced quite often and new ones installed;
- installation of an artificial crown - as well as veneers, completely hides the defect of the tooth and is the most effective method of treating advanced cases of exposure of the neck of the tooth. The only drawback of the procedure, besides the price, is that healthy tooth tissues are damaged in order to install the crown, which can be destroyed as a result of the procedure.
Exposure of the neck of the tooth in the early stages can be cured without special problems Therefore, you should pay attention to the condition of your teeth and gums and do not forget about preventive visits to the dentist.
Exposing the neck of the tooth: causes and treatment
Any pathology in the oral cavity requires the closest attention, since neglected diseases of the teeth, gums and other structures of the oral cavity can lead to dangerous complications. is no exception and gum recession or, more simply, exposure of the neck of the tooth- we will understand the causes and get acquainted with the ways of treating this pathology.
Symptoms of the disease
Normally, a tooth is surrounded by round, even ridges of gums that hide its neck and upper part of the roots. With gum recession, there is a decrease in the mass of soft tissues near the tooth base, resulting in the exposure of the neck of the tooth down to the roots.
Patients express a variety of complaints with this disease:
Why is the neck of the tooth exposed, reasons
There are many reasons for the exposure of the tooth root, since this pathology in the vast majority of cases is one of the symptoms of some other disease. All the circumstances due to which the gums expose the teeth can be divided into several groups.
Improper hygiene
If, during the hygiene procedure, excessive efforts are applied and the bristles are pressed not across the surface of the tooth, but at an angle towards the gum, damage to the cortical plate may occur. As a result, its thinning occurs, the blood supply to the gums worsens, their volume decreases - the gums seem to recede from the tooth.
Due to the violation of the distribution of chewing load, some teeth do not experience chewing pressure. This negatively affects the periodontium, which begins to degrade. People with crowded teeth, with a shallow vestibule of the mouth, with a highly fixed frenulum, more often than others complain that their root of the tooth is exposed.
Inflammatory and dystrophic lesions of the periodontium
The most common diseases from this group are periodontitis and periodontal disease. Violation of receipt nutrients to the tooth against the background of inflammation or improper treatment can lead to a change in the level of the gums and exposure of the cervical part of the tooth.
Exposure of the tooth root can occur due to some medical manipulations:
Subgingival pathological deposits lead to the fact that the gums exfoliate from the tooth neck and root, exposing them. After that, the nutrition of the gingival mucosa worsens and its involution occurs - a decrease.
Diagnostic measures
Treatment of bare teeth roots is carried out only after a thorough diagnosis - it is necessary to find out the cause of the mucosal recession. Diagnostic measures include an examination of the oral cavity by a dentist and a number of instrumental research. During the examination, the doctor assesses how exposed the teeth are near the gums - the depth and width of the recession is recorded.
X-ray of the jaw is necessary in order to assess the height of the interdental septa, the degree of destruction of the cortical plates. AT certain situations the change in structures is so neglected that it makes it difficult to treat the exposure of the roots of the teeth.
It is necessary to evaluate the bleeding index, since if the neck of the tooth is exposed with increased bleeding, it is necessary to treat the disorder in the coagulation system, and only then the recession.
Inspection and x-ray picture allow you to set the recession class:
Treatment of exposure of the neck of the tooth near the gums
In the treatment of the exposed neck of the tooth, both therapeutic techniques and a surgical approach are used. The problem of gingival mucosal prolapse in class 1 or 2 recession is solved by simply teaching a person how to properly clean the oral cavity. If the neck of the tooth with an artificial crown is exposed, the treatment consists in reprosthetics - in 80% of cases this solves the problem.
In case of symptomatic recession, the underlying disease is primarily treated - anti-inflammatory therapy is carried out. Reducing inflammation allows the sagging mucosa to recover faster and grow faster. The closure of the exposed neck and roots is realized due to the regenerative ability of tissues.
Surgery
In grade 3 or 4 recession with severe gingival recession, only surgical treatment is effective. Held medical operation by closing the root structures with a gingival flap or autograft from the palate. The flap is placed in the area of the defect, reducing its area, and sutured to the surrounding tissues.
With mild omission, it is possible to treat the exposure of the neck of the tooth with folk remedies, but only after consulting a doctor.
Treatment of exposed neck of the tooth folk remedies
At home, using only folk remedies, it is impossible to cure the exposure of the tooth root. You can only help the gum to recover and close the naked neck. To do this, it is recommended to use the following folk recipes:
Treating gum recession at home long time. In case of ineffectiveness or the development of any complications, it is recommended to immediately consult a dentist.
Preventive actions
If the gums recede and expose the tooth roots, you need to start as soon as possible. preventive actions. Their essence lies in scrupulous observance of the rules of oral hygiene. You have to learn how to use it correctly toothbrush without hurting soft tissues. Regular tartar removal is recommended.
With gingival recession, the prognosis for recovery is relatively favorable - with the elimination primary cause 95% of patients recover. The remaining 5% even when using surgical treatment there are relapses, so you need to change the treatment regimen.
The most favorable in terms of prognosis is gingival prolapse of grades 1 and 2, since recovery can be achieved without surgery; in grades 3 and 4, it is almost impossible to close the defect without surgical treatment.
Features of the treatment of exposure of the neck of the tooth
Exposure of the root of the tooth occurs due to the drying of the gum tissue. Such pathologies are a serious reason to visit the dentist. With untimely treatment, exposure of the neck of the tooth leads to the loss of dental crowns. How to treat pathology and what are the causes of the disease?
Treatment for exposing the neck of the tooth is prescribed only after it has been clarified true reason pathological phenomenon. If the reason is the presence of too much layer of hard dental deposits, they should be removed first. The rate of soft tissue healing will depend on the age of the patient. If the cause is mechanical damage, periodontal therapy is carried out and the patient is advised on proper oral care.
Exposing the neck of the tooth
What to do if the neck of the tooth is exposed? Treatment of exposed teeth roots occurs in several stages:
Apply and surgical method treatment. You can do plastic or patchwork surgery. Such methods involve covering the exposed area with local tissues. In advanced cases, a clasp prosthesis is used, which is installed in place of the removed root. Surgery is indicated only when therapeutic treatment will not have the desired effect.
Treatment will be selected depending on the cause of the exposure of the neck of the tooth. One of the reasons is beriberi. In this case, remineralization is carried out with calcium-containing preparations. The duration of the course is determined by the dentist. Saturation with calcium helps to prevent further destruction of enamel and tooth loss.
Fluoridation of dental coating
Dental fluoridation involves the use of special varnishes and gels that are applied to the teeth. The procedure is similar to the one above. During fluoridation, strengthening occurs from the inside. The procedure contributes to the restoration of the tooth neck, the sensitivity of dental crowns to mechanical stimuli decreases.
The launched wedge-shaped effect is treated by installing veneers. This procedure makes it possible to completely eliminate the problem. A thin plate of ceramic material is applied to the tooth - a veneer, which hides defects. The only disadvantage of this procedure is that before installing the veneer, you have to cut off a layer of your own tooth covering.
If treatment by other methods is useless, they resort to installing a crown on the tooth. This option involves the partial grinding of the dental crown. When the cause of the recession is the thinning of the mucosal tissues, only an implant surgeon can help. A soft tissue graft is performed.
Treatment of gingival recession with fibrin membrane
The material is taken from the palate of the patient and implanted under the gum. This method allows you to strengthen the gum itself and close the exposed root. A week later, they check whether the transplanted tissue has taken root. For a week, all the consequences of surgical intervention do not completely disappear, and slight hyperemia is observed. This phenomenon indicates the active formation of connecting vessels. The next scheduled examination of the operated gums is scheduled in six months.
Upon completion of treatment, it is necessary to follow all the rules for preventing the recurrence of a recession.
Factors causing exposure of teeth and symptomatic picture
In a healthy mouth, only dental crowns are visible. Under the influence various factors the root may be exposed due to shortening of the gums. Symptoms of a pathological disorder:
The reasons for the exposure of the root of the teeth can be mechanical, due to improper care behind the mouth or in violation of the integrity of the gums foreign objects. In the process improper brushing the front visible part of the teeth and gums is most often affected. Inflammation of the gums leads to the expansion of periodontal pockets and rupture of the alveolar processes, which in turn leads to loosening of dental crowns and complete loss of the tooth.
Advanced periodontal disease leads to tooth loss
Periodontal disease is another cause of exposed teeth. Pathologies of the structure of the jaws are the cause of excessive pressure of the teeth on the soft tissues, which over time leads to a decrease in the volume of the gums. With age, at physiological changes soft tissues around the teeth, natural exposure of the roots of the teeth occurs.
The volume of soft tissues in the mouth can be reduced due to the development of various diseases of systems and organs. These include cardiovascular disease, work endocrine system, as well as pathologies of metabolic processes.
How to cure a recession with folk methods?
- The initial stages of the disease do not require medical or surgical treatment. In such cases, there are quite enough recipes for traditional medicine, which she enjoys and enjoys. official medicine. Massage with essential oils enhances blood flow and gives elasticity to tissues. An essential oil with an antiseptic effect is best suited for such purposes: mint, eucalyptus or citrus.
- To strengthen gums and antiseptic treatment use all kinds of decoctions and tinctures on herbs. To make a tincture, they take the crushed herb and insist it on vodka or alcohol for a week. For treatment, 50 drops of alcohol tincture are added to a glass of water.
- Chamomile, aloe, calendula, sage have an antiseptic and soothing effect. It is also recommended to rinse with cabbage or lemon juice. For preventive purposes, compresses are made from olive, fir, sea buckthorn or spruce oils.
- Pain is relieved by rinsing with saline solution with the addition of camphor and ammonia. To do this, put a tablespoon of salt per liter of boiling water and add 100 ml of two types of alcohol each: a white precipitate forms. The mixture is thoroughly stirred and compresses are made for 15 minutes.
Chamomile decoction for rinsing
The reasons for the exposure of the roots of the teeth can be the most unpredictable. Treatment with folk remedies is also prescribed by a doctor, because a completely harmless saline solution can leave burns on the gums, which will only aggravate the situation. At self-treatment relief comes only through the elimination of the pain symptom.
Without a corresponding drug treatment the infection will spread to deeper tissues and cells.
The part of a tooth located between its root and crown is called the neck. If there are no problems with the health of the oral cavity, then the neck is hidden under the gum. But for a number of reasons, including poor-quality hygiene, an improperly selected toothbrush, bite characteristics, the neck of the tooth may be exposed. This pathology brings discomfort to a person while eating and makes a smile ugly, but these are far from all its dangers. If you let the process take its course, you may encounter a much more serious problem - exposure of the tooth roots. Fortunately, the exposure of the necks is a reversible process, the main thing is to visit the dentist in time and start treatment. Let's find out what to do if the neck of the tooth is exposed.
How is the exposure of the tooth necks manifested?
The figure shows the receding gums and the opening of the tooth neck.
Pathology can be recognized by a number of symptoms. The patient complains about:
- increased with the use of hot and cold, sour and sweet foods;
- pain in the gums when eating solid food;
- gum swelling and appearance;
- retraction of the gums;
- visual increase in the size of the teeth;
- change in the shade of the teeth.
Exposing the neck of the tooth can be recognized when examining the oral cavity: a yellowish area can be seen between the crown part and the gum. This is the cement that covers the neck. Unpleasant sensations when eating and drinking is due to the fact that the cementum in this part of the tooth is much more sensitive than the enamel covering the crown part. The yellowish color of the cement may give the impression that the teeth have changed color. For the same reason, it seems that the teeth have become larger in size and the distance between them has increased.
Important: if you start the process, tooth roots, the formation of a wedge-shaped defect, chips and fragility of the teeth can also be added to these symptoms. Due to the fact that the neck of the tooth is open, the periodontal connection will be broken over time. This will lead to tooth loss.
Causes of exposed necks of teeth
Before starting treatment, let's establish the reasons why the neck of the tooth is exposed. Most dental problems are caused by poor-quality teeth cleaning or its complete absence. Harmful bacteria accumulate in the oral cavity, form on the teeth, which eventually hardens and turns into. As a result, the gums become inflamed, leading to gingivitis. According to statistics, 65% of the adult population suffer from this disease. If nothing is done, the disease worsens and develops into periodontitis. A symptom of this disease is the exposure of the neck of the tooth.
Tip: To reduce the risk of oral disease, brush your teeth twice a day. In this case, it is recommended to use, special and. Rinse your mouth after every meal clean water if this is not possible, alternatively chewing gum sugarless.
In addition to insufficient hygiene, excessively frequent brushing of teeth can lead to the development of pathology. Especially if it is used hard dental brush that hurts the gums. Permanent damage to the gums is the main reason why the necks of the teeth are exposed.
Injury can also occur due to brushing your teeth in a hurry, for example, in the morning while rushing to work. In this case, too much pressure is applied to the brush, which leads to damage. Do not rush when brushing your teeth, and when buying a brush, you should pay attention to the degree of its rigidity.
Who is particularly susceptible to the disease?
Pathology may develop due to anatomical features jaw structures.
According to dentists, this problem most often occurs in people over the age of 40. The first symptoms of the disease, such as the appearance of sensitivity of the teeth and bleeding of the gums when biting off solid food, can be seen even in young age. But the disease progresses slowly and the patient usually turns to a specialist for help when severe discomfort occurs. The disease is more susceptible to people with the following anatomical features:
- malocclusion;
- thin gums;
- short bridle;
- proximity of the tooth root to the gum.
People with chronic diseases of the stomach and intestines, especially people suffering from heartburn, as well as pathologies of the endocrine system, are at risk of becoming clients of the dentist because of the need to treat the neck of the tooth. Fatigue, nerve strain, weak immunity and sleep problems negatively affect overall health, and increase the risk of dental diseases, including exposure of the tooth necks.
How is pathology treated?
If the neck of the tooth is exposed, treatment begins with a search for the cause of the pathology. It is very important to eliminate it, because without it, some time after therapy, the problem will resume. There are several treatment tactics, the choice of one of them is based on the degree of neglect of the pathological process. Let's find out what to do if the necks of the teeth are exposed.
Treatment of pathology at the initial stage
The first thing to do if the neck of the tooth is exposed is to come for an examination to the dentist, who will select and carry out the correct treatment. On the early stages when the lesions are superficial, they are eliminated with the help of desensitizing toothpastes, ointments, gels, dental varnishes. This reduces discomfort and restores the mineral balance of the tooth.
Effective in eliminating the pathology is the remineralization procedure. During its implementation, special formulations containing fluorides, zinc, as well as calcium and phosphorus are applied to the teeth. The procedure is carried out according to the following scheme:
- first, the teeth are cleaned of soft plaque and calculus;
- then the dental tray is filled with remineralizing gel;
- a mouth guard is put on the teeth for about 5 minutes;
- Kappa is removed and wait until the agent on the surface of the teeth dries.
Thanks to this procedure, the level of minerals in the tooth enamel is restored, and minor defects on it are eliminated.
Important: remineralization is a comfortable procedure during which the patient does not experience pain at all. It is really effective, but for a pronounced and lasting effect, a whole course is required, and only the attending physician can tell exactly how many sessions are needed.
Treatment of pathology in the formation of a wedge-shaped defect
The photo shows the formation of a wedge-shaped defect on the exposed neck.
If the neck of the tooth is exposed and formed on it, more serious treatment will be required. A wedge-shaped defect looks like a V-shaped depression on the neck of the tooth. On the initial stages the defect is eliminated due to laser cleaning of dental deposits and the application of remineralizing compounds to the tooth. The dentist will then recommend that the patient change their toothbrush to a softer one and use
For superficial lesions and middle stage wedge-shaped defect, the patient can be installed. Externally, veneers resemble thin ceramic plates that are fixed on the tooth. Thanks to this, you can hide the flaws in the enamel and restore the aesthetics of the smile. However, veneers have their drawbacks:
- their installation is expensive;
- periodically they need to be replaced with new ones due to rapid wear;
- To install the veneer, the enamel is polished.
With a deep wedge-shaped defect, radical measures– filling or crowning. When filling, discomfort in the area of the affected tooth disappears and the aesthetics of the smile are restored, however, after some time there is a possibility of developing caries under the filling and its loss. The crown is installed only when other methods are not applicable, as it requires a lot of grinding of the tooth.
Surgical treatment of exposed necks
In cases where the cause of the pathology is too thin gums, the problem is solved surgically. During the operation, the gum is implanted connective tissue taken from the sky. Due to this, the gum becomes thicker and the exposed neck closes. A week later, the patient comes to the doctor's office to check how well the tissue has taken root. Usually, during this period, tissue repair is not yet completed and there is slight redness at the site of the operation. This suggests that the formation of blood vessels occurs in the tissues and such hyperemia is a normal phenomenon.
Find out how it can be done at home.
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The next time the patient comes to the appointment six months later to make sure that the gum has completely recovered. After surgical treatment of the exposed necks of the teeth, the doctor tells the patient what to do at home. It is very important that the doctor teaches the patient how to properly care for the oral cavity and.
Folk ways to eliminate pathology
If your necks of your teeth are exposed, in the initial stages you can try treatment with folk remedies. However, it should be understood that you can only lose time. Then it will still be necessary to eliminate the pathology in the dental office, but it will be more difficult and expensive to do so. So, what does traditional medicine suggest doing when the necks of the teeth are exposed? The most popular folk remedies are as follows:
- stroking massage essential oil mint or eucalyptus;
- the use of ointments based on medicinal herbs;
- applications from fresh beets, grated;
- compresses from sea buckthorn, fir or spruce oil;
- rinsing the mouth with a decoction of oak bark or infusion of St. John's wort.
Now you know why the necks of the teeth are exposed and what to do if symptoms of pathology are detected. Remember that by devoting 6 minutes a day to oral care, you will save yourself from trips to the dentist, long and expensive treatment.
A change in the gingival contour is usually accompanied by inflammation of the mucous membranes, painful sensations, swelling and bad breath. These are symptoms of periodontitis, which causes atrophy of the bone tissues of the alveolar process.
What is periodontitis?
it inflammatory disease tissues surrounding the tooth, which is accompanied by the destruction of the ligaments that hold the crown in the hole, and subsidence of the gums.
What causes the exposure of the neck of the tooth, what treatment is needed?
Provoking factors can be bad habits. Smoking contributes to increased reproduction of pathogenic microflora in the oral cavity.
Symptoms of periodontitis:
- the neck of the tooth is exposed, with the progression of the disease, root exposure may occur;
- the formation of periodontal pockets;
- bleeding of mucous membranes during hygienic cleaning;
- swelling and soreness of the gums on palpation;
- viscous saliva;
- bad smell from mouth.
At more advanced stages, tooth mobility, their pathological displacement, suppuration from the gum pockets, fistulous passages or abscesses appear.
The roots of the teeth are exposed, the regional lymph nodes become inflamed, the body temperature rises in patients, and the state of health worsens.
Stages of the disease
There are 2 types of periodontitis: acute and chronic. During the period of exacerbation, an abscess appears on the gum - a sac filled with pus, which, after opening, forms a fistulous tract. All symptoms are acute. The chronic stage proceeds with less pronounced signs relapses occur periodically.
According to the degree of damage, the disease can be localized, that is, affect a small group of teeth, and generalized: affect large areas.
There are 3 degrees of severity:
- Light. Periodontal pockets are not deeper than 3 mm, there is no suppuration, mobility of crowns.
- Average. Pockets up to 6 mm, there is a destruction of the partitions between the holes, there is a slight mobility of the teeth, their necks are exposed.
- Heavy. Gingival pockets deeper than 6 mm, suppuration, gums expose roots, pathological tooth mobility.
If periodontitis is not treated on time, you can lose healthy teeth. Also, the disease leads to the development of phlegmon, osteomyelitis, which are deadly diseases.
Drug therapy
What to do if the neck of the tooth is very bare and hurts? You need to see a dentist urgently. The doctor, first of all, will remove hard dental deposits, which are the source of pathogenic microorganisms. If this procedure is not carried out, other methods of treatment will be ineffective, a positive result will be temporary.
In the initial stages of the disease, professional cleaning is enough. With regular antiseptic rinse oral cavity disease passes. To do this, use a solution of Chlorhexelin, Furacilin, baking soda, decoctions medicinal herbs.
How to treat exposed teeth if there has been a significant decrease in the gums? Assign application medicinal ointments and gels. Pharmacy preparations relieve inflammation, swelling, pain, help reduce bleeding. A good result is the use of the gel Metrogil Dent, Asepta, Kamistat, holisal. The duration of treatment is 7-10 days.
What to do if the teeth are exposed and lagging behind the gums, forming pockets? In addition to these methods, you need to take vitamins, consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, timely treat concomitant chronic diseases doing gum massage.
Surgical treatments
Why are the roots and necks of the teeth near the gums exposed, pus appears from under the mucous membranes, what should be done? In inflammatory processes that are accompanied by suppuration, curettage of periodontal formations is performed. This procedure allows you to remove deep subgingival deposits of tartar, reduce the depth of pockets.
Curettage is open, closed and patchwork operation. During the procedure, the doctor needs to expose the affected teeth. To do this, he exfoliates a section of the mucous membrane, thoroughly cleans the necks and roots of the stone, rinses with antiseptics, then puts the gingival flap in place and sutures the tissues.
What treatment is needed if there is a deep exposure of the root of the tooth? Restoration of atrophied jaw tissues is carried out by increasing the volume of the alveolar process with an artificial bone tissue, the method of transplantation of bone blocks.
What to do if the root of the tooth is exposed, what methods can be used? For natural recovery atrophied bone tissues are used modern method electromyostimulation. The procedure allows you to reduce periodontal pockets, regenerate thinned areas of the jaw.
What to do if bare necks of teeth appear, how to treat it? Mucous membranes are added by aesthetic correction. For extension, soft tissue areas are taken from the sky and their affected gum areas are transplanted. These operations allow you to restore the gingival margin, close the necks and roots of the crowns.
Folk remedies
How to treat the gums with folk remedies, if the mucous membranes expose the teeth, what are the causes of the development of the disease? It is useful to wipe the mucous membranes with a cotton swab dipped in fir, clove or lemon oil. Such procedures allow you to remove inflammation, massage the gums, normalize blood flow, mineral metabolism in the affected tissues.
What to do and what folk remedies can be used if the necks are exposed, tooth mobility has appeared? In this case, a large plantain will help. To reduce bleeding gums, eliminate looseness of the crowns, you need to chew fresh leaves of the plant 5-6 times a day. Plantain juice can be used to rinse the mouth.
Why does treatment with gels, folk remedies not always work? Therapy should be carried out comprehensively. It is imperative to remove tartar, plaque, take the vitamins necessary to restore the affected tissues, undergo preventive treatment in the presence of chronic systemic diseases.
In older and older patients, recession (lowering) of the gums often occurs. This leads to the exposure of a deeper part of the tooth - its neck. In the future, the tooth root is exposed, which violates the aesthetics of a smile, causes pain and other unpleasant consequences.
The first symptoms of pathology
The tooth has a crown, neck and root. Normally, we see only the coronal part, since the neck is covered by the gum, and the root is located in a special cell (alveolus).
When the gum margin descends and the cervix becomes exposed, the following symptoms occur:
- sharp, but short-lived pain when taking cold, sour and sweet foods;
- enamel discoloration - cement in the root zone has yellow so teeth appear darker in general;
- visual enlargement of dental crowns;
- bleeding and swelling of the gums during brushing;
- increase in interdental spaces.
As a rule, all symptoms of exposure of the neck of the teeth are observed only at a young age. Elderly patients do not have any discomfort, which is a great danger.
Causes of exposure of the neck of the tooth
The main cause of cervical denudation is periodontal disease ( chronic inflammation periodontium). It develops due to poor oral hygiene.
Bacterial plaque, which accumulates daily on the teeth, contains millions of pathogenic microbes. These microorganisms infect the gums, causing inflammatory process. Periodontal tissues become loose and descend.
Other causes of pathology:
- improper brushing technique - excessive pressure with a toothbrush or too intense movements;
- chronic caries in the cervical area;
- malocclusion, too short frenulum and other defects of the oral cavity;
- diseases thyroid gland, problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
How to treat exposed necks of teeth
The method of treatment depends on the stage and causes of the defect:
Enamel remineralization.
applied at an early stage. This is fluoridation of the teeth, which saturates the enamel. useful trace elements, strengthens it and reduces sensitivity.
Ultrasonic or laser cleaning allows you to get rid of bacterial plaque and tartar in the gum pockets. Most often used as a method of prevention.
Applies to more late stage when fluoridation is no longer effective. The specific shape of the tooth neck greatly complicates the filling process.
Installing a veneer or crown.
The most efficient but expensive method. Used even in the most advanced cases. Ceramic veneer or crown completely hides the defect and protects the enamel from further destruction.
What causes the exposure of the neck of the tooth?
When the tooth neck is exposed, and then the root, the tooth loses its support and begins to loosen. This threatens with deformation of the entire dentition and even loss of absolutely healthy incisors and molars.
In addition, the risk of crown fracture increases, since the enamel in the cervical zone is very thin and does not withstand the increased chewing load.
Another consequence of the exposure of the tooth neck is a wedge-shaped defect. This is the formation of V-shaped flaws on outer surface enamel (near the gingival margin).
To prevent such complications, you should consult a doctor in time. A list of competent dentists can be found on our website. Just enter your area of the city in the search engine.
