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Tooth Decay Home Remedies
Tooth Decay Home Remedies
Tooth decay is the
destruction of your tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. It can
be a problem for children, teens and adults. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria,
constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars, the
bacteria in plaque produce acids that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of
the plaque keeps these acids in contact with your teeth and over time the
enamel can break down. This is when cavities can form.
Cavities are more
common among children, but changes that occur with aging make cavities an adult
problem, too. Recession of the gums away from the teeth, combined with an
increased incidence of gum disease, can expose tooth roots to plaque. Tooth
roots are covered with cementum, a softer tissue than enamel. They are
susceptible to decay and are more sensitive to touch and to hot and cold. It’s
common for people over age 50 to have tooth-root decay.
Decay around the
edges, or a margin, of fillings is also common for older adults. Because many
older adults lacked benefits of fluoride and modern preventive dental care when
they were growing up, they often have a number of dental fillings. Over the
years, these fillings may weaken and tend to fracture and leak around the
edges. Bacteria accumulate in these tiny crevices causing acid to build up
which leads to decay.
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Home Remedies for Tooth Decay
Both children and
adults are susceptible to teeth cavities. Root canal treatment can save the
tooth in case of deep cavities. In case of smaller cavities, certain home
remedies work great for cavity pain.
Warm Water: Using
warm water while brushing your teeth can help prevent formation of bacteria. It
helps control pain in the cavity. While cleaning, you should clean all the
areas thoroughly. You should not avoid the area where you are experiencing pain.
Maintaining proper oral hygiene is essential to avoid cavity pain.
Gargling: Gargling
with warm salted water helps kill bacteria in the mouth and throat. It helps
get rid of bad breath and foul taste in the mouth.
Clove/Camphor Oil:
Applying clove or camphor oil with the help of a cotton swab helps relieve
cavity pain. If the oil is not available, you can directly use the clove. A
clove exhibits antiseptic properties and pressing the clove with the help of
the infected tooth helps relieve the pain. You can even add a pinch of pepper
powder to a few drops of clove oil and put the mixture on the cavity. It works
great for cavity pain.
Lemon with
Asafoetida: Chewing a slice of lime with skin, (which contains ample C
vitamin), can help lower cavity pain. Make a paste of asafoetida powder and
lemon juice. Heat the mixture slightly and place a cotton swab soaked in this
mixture in the tooth cavity. You will feel better within few minutes.
Wheat Grass Juice:
Consumption of wheat grass juice which carries several medicinal properties
helps relieve toothache by restricting the growth of bacteria.
Garlic and Onion:
The anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties of garlic and onion help relieve
toothache. Regular consumption of onion helps prevent cavities. In case of
cavity pain, you can place a slice of onion on the painful tooth. Application
of garlic paste with rock salt helps relieve cavity pain. Regular use of garlic
in diet makes the teeth strong and healthy. The chemical allicin is released
when garlic is crushed between the teeth. Allicin carries antibiotic
properties. There is no harm in trying these natural home remedies for pain due
to cavities.
Ice Therapy: Put
some ice cubes in a small zip-lock bag. Wrap it with a hand towel and place it
on your jaw, near the painful tooth. Hold cold water or warm salty water in
your mouth for sometime, if you can. It will help relieve the pain.
Good Toothpaste:
You should always use a good toothpaste which contains fluoride. Some
toothpastes come with clove oil as well.
Brushing: You can
use any tooth brush for cleaning the teeth but it is necessary to clean the
teeth after every snack or meal or drink. Three minutes brushing in the morning
and at night can help prevent cavities. Children hesitate to brush before going
to bed. It's the duty of parents to watch whether they clean their teeth
properly or not. Flossing also helps prevent cavities and tooth decay. Rinsing
the mouth after every snack or drink is important.
Healthy Diet:
Healthy diet, especially for infants and the elderly, plays an important role
in preventing cavity pain. Sugary foods and drinks should be avoided. Sugar
triggers the release of acid by the bacteria. A candy which is chewed for 5
minutes leads to less release of acid by the bacteria than a soft drink which
is sipped over an hour. Growing children can be given fluoridated water. Intake
of fluoride helps strengthen the enamel. Mouthwashes containing fluoride are
available in the market.
Over the Counter
Medication: If the pain is not relieved with the help of the above home
remedies, you can take over the counter painkillers or over the counter
anesthetics that are available especially for tooth pain, but after consulting
your doctor. Application of oregano oil, olive oil, tea bags also helps get rid
of cavity pain.
Remember, during
the early stages, a cavity may not be visible but your dentist can locate it
with the help of X-ray. Home remedies cannot substitute medical treatment but
they can be useful for relieving the pain in the cavities temporarily. Vising a
dentist's clinic regularly is essential for preventing cavities. It should be
noted that when the extent of tooth decay or cavity is confined to the enamel
only or when the decay has not reached the dentin, mineralization (repair) of the
enamel is possible with proper treatment.
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You can help prevent tooth decay by following these tips:
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Brush twice a day with
a fluoride toothpaste.
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Clean between your
teeth daily with floss or interdental cleaner.
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Eat nutritious and
balanced meals and limit snacking.
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Check with your
dentist about the use of supplemental fluoride, which strengthens your teeth,
and about use of dental sealants (a plastic protective coating) applied to the
chewing surfaces of the back teeth (where decay often starts) to protect them
from decay.
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Visit your dentist
regularly for professional cleanings and oral examination.
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