Why do adults' teeth crumble? What to do?

Content

• When should you start taking care of your teeth?
• Why does enamel wear off?
• What to do if the enamel wears off
• The enamel is worn off, teeth hurt - what to do?
• Solving the problem yourself

Poor dental health can cause dangerous illnesses. The health of these organs is especially important in a person’s life, since any food must be chewed well, and with unhealthy or missing teeth this is not easy. The front teeth experience high stress when eating food, and it is important that their enamel is complete. Worn enamel, among other things, deprives a person of the opportunity to smile, and his attractiveness is lost.

What to do if tooth enamel hurts

Sensitivity to external stimuli can be caused by external and internal factors. It is impossible to eliminate the cause of the pain on your own, but you can dull the sensation before going to a specialist. The doctor may prescribe canal cleaning, pulp removal, and therapy with medications, pastes, and solutions. The treatment method is influenced by the reason why the tooth enamel hurts. For temporary correction use:

• pastes to reduce sensitivity;
• anesthetic gels;
• mouth rinse.

Pain is the first sign of a disorder. If you experience discomfort, you should make an appointment with a specialist. Common causes include erasure or damage to the protective layer of disease and inflammation, caries, and increased sensitivity due to an infectious lesion.

As a temporary measure, medications, solutions based on tea tree oil and oak bark are used to rinse the mouth. It is useful to study how coffee affects teeth, how the products are harmful and lead to hyperesthesia.

When should you start taking care of your teeth?

The correct answer is from the prenatal period. It is from this time that the expectant mother should saturate her body with vitamins and calcium and take vitamin and mineral complexes specially created for pregnant women. A professional dentist will help in this matter.

Breastfeeding is important for a newborn baby, because mother's milk will provide the baby with everything necessary for proper development, including teeth.

When the child gets older, parents introduce him to sweets - this is the first factor that destroys teeth. From this moment on, there is a danger of caries. If there is not enough calcium, the enamel will be destroyed in childhood.

To avoid such danger, the mother must:

• Reduce consumption of sugar and fructose;
• Protect yourself from any diseases so as not to cause hypoplasia in the unborn child - underdevelopment of tooth enamel;
• Feed your baby breast milk, because the share of sugar in infant formula is up to 30%;
• Minimize the amount of cookies and sweets in the child’s diet;
• Take vitamins as prescribed by your dentist.

Factors and stages of disease development

In fact, there are quite a few reasons that provoke enamel erosion.

However, it is possible to identify the main factors that affect the condition of teeth:

• disorders of the thyroid gland;
• abuse of foods with high acidity;
• uneven distribution of load during chewing (for example, chewing on one side / missing several teeth)
• teeth grinding (so-called bruxism);
• somatic diseases of the internal organs of the digestive tract (gastritis, toxicosis during pregnancy, bulimia causes a change in the composition of saliva, increasing its acidity);
• improperly formed bite;
• use of medications (antibiotics, hormonal, antiviral drugs, medicines, etc.);
• mechanical injuries, chips that violate the integrity of the enamel;
• use of low quality toothpastes, tooth powder or frequent use of whitening agents;
• working in production and being in an environment with harmful working conditions (inhalation of chemicals and dust by mouth);
• ecological situation.

Enamel erosion is most often detected in people who do not carefully observe the rules of personal oral hygiene. To avoid the development of this disease, it is recommended to visit a dental hygienist (2 times a year), who will perform comprehensive professional teeth cleaning.

Why does the enamel on teeth wear off?

Scientists identify several reasons:

• Bad habits - biting pencils and nails, alcohol and nicotine;
• Straight bite;
• Sharp closing of the jaws during stress, bruxism;
• Violation of metabolic processes;
• Work in hazardous industries - in the field of metallurgy, in coal mining, in confectionery shops;
• Using brushes with hard bristles;
• Inappropriate bleaching;
• Culinary preferences (hot tea with ice cream, for example).

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Pathological abrasion of teeth

Pathological abrasion

- this is precisely the factor that readers should pay attention to. Because at the first signs accompanying this pathology, it is advisable to consult a dentist as soon as possible.

What signs may accompany pathological tooth wear?

During the examination, the doctor pays attention to the condition of the tooth enamel, how exposed the dentinal layer is - and this affects increased sensitivity

teeth, how much the volume of dental tissue has decreased and how the temporomandibular joint works. Also in the diagnosis, examination of the condition of the skin, the condition of the mucous membranes and tongue, how painfully the masticatory muscles react when pressed, and even the depth of the nasolabial folds can indicate the state of dental health.

Look carefully at yourself in the mirror: pathological wear of teeth is also associated with a violation of the symmetry of the face and the uneven position of the jaws relative to each other.

The doctor also pays attention to the height of the lower part of the face and the sound that is heard when the jaws close

.

A clear, ringing and short sound indicates normal functioning. But a dull and prolonged sound can be a signal of the beginning of the development of pathologies. If you hear a creaking sound, this indicates problems with the temporomandibular joint or possible problems with the nervous system.

Increased tooth sensitivity also indicates abrasion of tooth enamel. The degree of pain depends on the thinness of the enamel, wear of dentin and open dentinal tubules, as well as on how quickly secondary dentin forms.

Causes of pathological tooth abrasion

The habit of holding something in the mouth
or chewing something with the teeth, such as pens, pencils, or seeds.

Consuming acidic foods and drinks

, this includes all lemonades and sodas, as well as vinegar-based marinades.

Bruxism or nighttime teeth grinding, the habit of clenching the jaw tightly

.

Taking certain medications

may lead to thinning of the enamel. In this case, it is important to know about the side effects of the medications you are taking and, for example, take additional vitamins or do dental strengthening procedures.

Stomach and digestion problems

when the contents of the stomach are released back into the mouth. As well as increased stomach acidity and vomiting.

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels

, nervous and endocrine systems also affect dental health.

Malocclusion

or improperly performed orthodontic treatment.

Work in hazardous and heavy industries

– in the chemical, metallurgical industry, cement or granite production, as well as work in mines.

Enamel has worn off, teeth hurt – what to do?

Seek help from a dentist and begin treatment. Various methods and drugs are used to eliminate the problem. It is impossible to restore the enamel, but the use of drugs will make it harder and protect it from further destruction. Scientists are working to create drugs that can restore worn enamel. The implementation of this task will be a truly great discovery.

Prevention

To prevent the formation of erosive lesions, the following preventive measures must be taken:

• reduce consumption of foods/drinks containing large amounts of acids;
• brush your teeth with a paste enriched with fluoride and calcium;
• avoid drinking too hot/cold drinks;
• After each meal, normalize the acid balance, or use sugar-free chewing gum;
• follow the rules for brushing your teeth: start from the back surface, spend at least 2 minutes brushing your teeth, and do not put too much pressure on the brush;
• When purchasing, give preference to brushes that have medium-hard bristles;
• if it is not possible to brush your teeth after each meal, then it is advisable to rinse your mouth with water at room temperature;
• drink acidic drinks through a straw;
• after a diet that consisted of acid-containing foods, it is better to refrain from brushing your teeth for one to two hours;
• For preventive purposes, visit the dentist’s office once every six months.

Following these simple rules will help reduce the risk of developing such an insidious disease as tooth enamel erosion.

How to properly care for your teeth to protect your enamel?

Teeth require care from the very first days. At 2-3 months of age, when the baby’s baby teeth are just emerging, the mother should brush them with a special finger brush. If this is not done, infectious processes may begin to develop in the child’s mouth, negatively affecting health.

Please note: Teach your children proper oral care from an early age. In addition to proper brushing of teeth, children need a proper balanced diet. It should contain vitamins and minerals that strengthen tooth enamel.

Be sure to include foods rich in vitamin D in your diet. Since this useful substance is produced by the body upon contact with the sun's rays, you need to walk in the fresh air more often.

Minimize the consumption of foods harmful to tooth enamel:

• chocolates and bars;
• cakes, pastries and other desserts;
• fruits with a high acid content;
• sweet carbonated drinks.

In addition to the negative impact on teeth, these products harm the child’s gastrointestinal tract.

Foods that are good for your mouth include: green tea, carrots and oranges (in moderation).

When to start treatment

The problem does not appear suddenly; it is characterized by a long course with gradual progression. The sooner treatment begins, the shorter and less radical it will be. That is why you should contact your dentist when the first signs of the disease appear, which include:

1. Increased sensitivity of dentin.
2. Reaction to hot and cold food.
3. Changes in the color and shape of teeth.
4. Early abrasion of enamel.

It must be remembered that there is also physiological abrasion of teeth. It is characterized by a long and slowly progressive course and is a consequence of the natural aging processes of the body. If a patient experiences rapid wear of enamel and dentin at a young age, then it is necessary to immediately contact a specialist for professional help.

Restoration methods for serious enamel defects

In cases where the enamel layer has undergone significant destruction, a set of measures consisting of two stages is indicated, the first of which is dental treatment of the damaged tooth. Only then will the dentist begin the actual restoration. This could be the application of artificial enamel, composite restoration or dentures. The methods listed above help stop decay, restore the appearance, and protect the inner layers of the tooth.

Relatively small defects can be eliminated by applying artificial enamel or composite reconstruction (the doctor uses special materials to recreate the shape of the tooth). More serious problems of the enamel layer are solved by installing microprostheses (veneers or lumineers). These are the thinnest pads that the orthopedist fixes to the vestibular surface. If the dental element is destroyed to a significant extent, then the doctor forms a stump and installs a crown on it.

Note: the choice of restoration option for the enamel layer is made by the dentist after diagnostics and identification of the extent of the damage.

How is the treatment carried out?

Erosion of enamel can be detected by a dentist during a preventive examination; this most often occurs at the initial stage during regular visits to a specialist, or it can be diagnosed after a patient complains.

If indicated, the dentist may refer you to an endocrinologist or gastroenterologist for consultation. For successful treatment, it is important to correctly identify the provoking factor and draw up an individual plan for complex therapy.

Damaged tooth enamel cannot be restored naturally. If treated in a timely manner, the dentist must take measures to block the process of tooth decay. After treatment is completed, teeth are restored to restore their appearance.