Everyone is familiar with the situation when a tooth hurts, but instead of going to the dentist, we hope for "maybe it will blow over." After drinking an anesthetic pill, we calm the pain, and in the morning everything seems to be fine. But under that «excellent» a serious problem may be hiding, because toothache does not appear just like that, and if it subsides, then irreversible processes and the progression of dental disease are doing their job. One type of such a disease is a fistula, the treatment of which requires the intervention of several specialists.
Before starting fistula treatment, we analyze the causes of formation
To begin with, let's analyze the concept of "fistula". This is the name of the void in the tissues that surround the tooth root. The reasons for the formation of such a hole, mainly lie in the essence of dental diseases, which, if not treated in a timely manner, lead to the appearance of a fiscal chain.
And this chain:
1. You have a small caries, but if you delay treatment until later, it develops into a deep one.
2. Deep type caries negatively affects the nerves, affecting them, – pulpitis is formed.
3. The lack of treatment of pulpitis leads to periodontitis, when the tissues surrounding the tooth root are already inflamed. Inflammation of the gums has its causes and treatment.
4. When tissues begin to break down, periodontitis is formed – severe consequences of caries. At this time, inflamed tissues accompany the appearance of fistulas.
Fistula: treatment is possible after symptomatology is determined
The formation of a hole most often already occurs without obvious symptoms, because the pain sensations decrease, since the pus formed inside comes out. And yet, we highlight the main symptoms that are important to pay attention to even before the release of pus:
1. Severe pain, which may be accompanied by an increase in body temperature.
2. When the hole opens, purulent discharge can go not only into the oral cavity, but also out through the cheek, if there is damage to the facial tissues.
3. The pain gets worse when touched, and the tooth wobbles when touched.
4. The appearance of the gum changes from healthy to swollen and purplish.
5. Cheek swelling may be present.
6. Bad breath has a pronounced character.
The formation of holes in the gums is called fistulas, which are most often formed due to untreated caries. A hole in the tissues has its own symptoms, which will help to recognize the disease and will be the reason to consult a doctor.
Fistula: no treatment needed if prevented
It is not so easy to cure a through hole, complex therapy is needed with the participation of both a dentist and a periodontist. The task of the first – caries treatment, cleaning of dental canals and tooth filling, but the second – selection of treatment aimed at healing the hole and restoring tissues that have been affected. The duration of treatment directly depends on the neglect of the disease. Fistula – treatment may not be necessary if the phenomenon itself is prevented.
To overcome the formation of a hole, you can:
• preventive regular trips to the dentist, because modern dentistry has a variety of approaches to the early detection of diseases;
• teeth cleaning at the dentist once every 6 months;
• dental care at home (toothpastes, elixirs, threads, etc.);
• immediate visit to the dentist in case of toothache.
Fistula: treatment requires proper oral care
The oral cavity becomes sensitive during the formation of the hole, therefore, the care of teeth and gums during this period should be delicate. Simple rules will help ensure gentle and proper care:
• choose a toothbrush with soft bristles;
• the dentifrice must have an antibacterial effect;
• make lotions by moistening a cotton swab in a solution of soda or salt, they promote healing and relieve swelling;
• rinse with infusions of chamomile, eucalyptus, etc.
Any problem is more likely to be prevented than corrected, so to avoid complex dental procedures, it is better to prevent a hole from occurring through proper care and timely trips to the dentist. If there is a problem, provide gentle oral and dental care.
Timely reaction to toothache, not "jamming it with pills" will help to avoid such an unpleasant diagnosis as a fistula, the treatment of which requires the intervention of at least two specialists. It is with their help and subject to all recommendations for the restoration of affected tissues that a complete recovery is achieved. And preventive measures are nothing more than regular appointments with the dentist, daily full-fledged dental care and not ignoring even minor pains. After all, everyone knows that toothache is the most unpleasant, so let's try to avoid it – timely therapy. Stay healthy!
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