Not everyone can boast of a luxurious smile from ear to ear. This is mainly due to various problems on the part of the bite, the color of the enamel, due to the curvature or exposure of the roots of the teeth. Modern technologies will help eliminate the pathology and restore self-confidence.
Reasons
Often the roots of the teeth are exposed in older and elderly people as a result of aging. But this is not the only reason for the collision. If taken lightly, serious and painful consequences will not be long in coming.
Provocateurs of the development of the pathological process can be different. The reasons for the exposure of the roots of the teeth are:
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Periodontitis. Bacteria and plaque collect in the spaces between the teeth, which contributes to the formation of tartar. In this regard, soft tissues begin to collapse, followed by ligaments that hold the tooth in place.
- Gingivitis is an inflammatory process that is localized pointwise around the tooth. The disease is characterized by white gums due to plaque onsoft tissues near the affected area. There is a gap between the gum and the tooth, as well as bleeding gums and bad breath.
- Features of the structure of the oral cavity. The gum is pulled back by a short frenulum, which entails the exposure of the hidden parts of the teeth.
- Problem may occur due to the proximity of the roots to the gums and thin gum tissues.
- Change in the acidity of saliva accompanies the development of pathology and leads to the multiplication of bacteria, destruction of tooth enamel and painful processes in the gums.
- Misalignment of the bite. Here there is an increased load on the periodontium, gradually shifting the tissues down.
- Mobility of the dentition. Usually seen in elderly patients.
- The habit of grinding or clenching your teeth hard for various reasons can also lead to problems.
- Disruptions in the hormonal system. High blood sugar, perinatal period, thyroid dysfunction.
The disease will not disappear on its own, so the causes of its occurrence should be identified and appropriate measures taken to get rid of the disease.
Symptoms and signs
Exposure of the roots of the teeth is noticeable to the naked eye: the tooth becomes longer, and a characteristic flaw forms on the gum. Yellowed tissue is visible between the gum and the crown area, which hides the neck of the tooth.
In addition, the following negative phenomena are of concern:
- Piercing pain on contact with cold, hot, s alty, sweet or sour. Exposed teeth at the roots become very sensitive due to the almost missing enamel.
- The crown of the tooth, that is, its visible part, lengthens.
- Enamel darkens noticeably, which further sets off the yellow color of the neck of the tooth.
- Gums descend or rise (it all depends on the jaw) above the teeth, soft tissues depart from them, forming extensive periodontal pockets.
- When brushing or rinsing teeth, gums hurt or become inflamed.
- Large interdental gaps form at the base.
In middle and young age, all signs cause a lot of trouble, while the elderly do not experience any problems. Therein lies the great danger. Older people go to the doctor when there is no way to save the tooth.
Danger of disease
Everything happens imperceptibly, first the neck is exposed, then the roots of the teeth are exposed. The peridental tissues weaken, decrease and do not cope with their purpose - to hold the tooth. Because of this, there is a strong loosening and there is a possibility that it will fall out.
During this period, the entire dentition is deformed, the risk of fracture and chipping of the crown increases.
The cervical zone of the enamel is very thin, in the absence of support it is not able to cope with the chewing load.
The occurrence of a wedge-shaped effect spoils the aesthetic appearance of the dentition. The gums recede or rise, causing the gingival margin to form a V shape.
Ignoring pathology is great ground for development:
- periodontal disease;
- root caries;
- periodontitis;
- hyperesthesia;
- inflammation of gum tissue.
All this turns out to be the cause of lost teeth. And restoring them will require a lot of effort and finances.
Oral hygiene
At home, brush your teeth regularly. The bristles on the brush should not be hard and injure the gums. This can provoke a disease. Unfortunately, personal hygiene is not always enough to avoid gum problems.
Once every six months, you should visit a specialist, do not start the disease and get the necessary advice about oral hygiene. What is included in the basic gum analysis procedure in dentistry:
- Oral examination.
- Ultrasonic cleaning. Used to remove tartar.
- Primary whitening. Thanks to the special composition, the cleaned tooth acquires its natural color.
- Polishing. With the help of polishing paste, the surface of the tooth becomes smooth.
- Diagnosis of the condition of the gums. Checking tissues for inflammatory processes, if the gums bleed, the causes are determined and appropriate treatment is prescribed.
- Restoration of the mineral composition of the tooth. During the procedure, the doctor uses preparations rich in calcium, fluorine and phosphorus s alts. The result is reduced tooth sensitivity and high resistance to caries.
All this will help to cope with the disease, restore joy in life, not being afraid to drink hot teaor eat candy. In addition to basic procedures in dentistry, what else is included in oral hygiene? These are optional activities:
- Whitening. Teeth are freed from plaque, become stronger and acquire a natural shade.
- Implantation. It will be needed if the tooth fell out. The implant is implanted into the jaw bone tissue, then the prosthesis of the dental unit is carried out, while the implant is the basis of the crown.
Regular check-ups are key to oral he alth. The lifestyle of some people obliges to visit a specialist much more often.
Surgery
Compliance with hygiene does not always help to completely solve the problem. At night, harmful bacteria in the oral cavity are activated, they can provoke many ailments. If you let the problem of exposing the roots of the teeth take its course, then you will have to proceed to more radical methods:
- Gingival plastic surgery. Surgical intervention is performed to create the aesthetics of the oral mucosa. The doctor transplants a part of he althy tissue taken from the sky to the problem area. This increases the thickness of the gums and covers the exposed areas of the teeth. At the end of the procedure, the doctor puts stitches on the palate and prescribes medication. The patient will need antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for speedy healing and recovery.
- If a problem occurs with the anatomical features of the jaws or malocclusion, the patient is prescribed methods to eliminate the underlying pathology - the installation of braces or plastic frenulum.
Get rid of the diseaseeasier in the early stages, but you can’t do without the intervention of doctors. For a speedy recovery, it does not hurt to use some folk remedies.
Rinses
Methods of traditional medicine are best regarded as an addition to the main treatment. In humans, and in ancient times, there was exposure of the roots of the teeth. They carried out treatment in different ways, one of them was rinsing the mouth.
But traditional healers resort to prescriptions only after the doctor's permission. You will need:
- Alcohol tincture of St. John's wort. 1 st. l. dry raw materials for 200 ml of vodka. Infused for 7-10 days in a dark cool place. Take 80 drops of strained tincture, diluted in a glass of heated boiled water. Rinse your mouth 5-6 times a day.
- Baking soda, ash and s alt. Thoroughly mix a teaspoon of fine s alt, 2 tsp. soda and 3 teaspoons of birch ash, it must be brought to a state of thick gruel and rubbed into the gums after each meal. One dose is enough for three days. The course of treatment is 10 days.
Don't expect quick results, the healing process will be long.
Compresses
Compresses on the affected parts of the oral mucosa have proven themselves well. For the treatment of pathology, the following means are used:
- Mixture of banana peel and s alt. The banana peel is dried and ground into a powder. A little s alt and olive oil are introduced. Everything is mixed until smooth, laid out on a layer of bandage or gauze, superimposed onproblem area. Remove after 15 minutes. Such applications are made every other day.
- Red beet rubbed on a fine grater. The resulting mass is wrapped in gauze, applied to the gums for 10 minutes. The procedure is performed within 14 days.
For pain and inflammation of problem areas, as well as to strengthen the gums, chew fresh plantain leaves. The chewing process lasts 15 minutes. Crushed plantain is used as a compress twice a day.
Massage
Excellent therapy through massage. This improves blood circulation, stimulates metabolic processes in the gums. Simple manipulations are carried out as follows:
- before the procedure, you need to thoroughly wash your hands, rinse your mouth;
- start pressing on the gums with fingertips;
- slowly move to circular movements, gradually increasing pressure and patting actions;
- do not endure pain, the whole process is regulated by the patient.
Systematic massage of the gums will strengthen them and shorten the path to a long-awaited recovery.
Essential oils
Essential oils with antibacterial, soothing and anti-inflammatory effects are widely used to treat the disease. Oils are considered the best for such therapy:
- lemon;
- mint;
- orange;
- eucalyptus;
- fir;
- sea buckthorn.
A few drops are applied to a piece of sterile cotton wool, rubbed into the gums with light pressure.
The above folk remedies,are an excellent prevention and elimination of the causes of tartar formation.
Medicinal herbs
Previously, grandmothers were treated with herbs and flowers. Unfortunately, not all recipes of healers have survived to this day, but something remains. With the exposure of the roots of the teeth and inflammatory processes in the gums, the following gifts of nature have proven themselves:
- chamomile;
- sage;
- calendula;
- yarrow;
- berries of cranberries and lingonberries;
- pine needles;
- apple vinegar;
- garlic;
- oak bark;
- green tea;
- juice and aloe leaves.
The above ingredients can be used to make tinctures and decoctions to achieve the desired result. The effect will be noticeable only after 10 days.
Prevention
To prevent the unpleasant consequences of exposing hidden areas of the tooth, you must follow some simple rules:
- Daily oral hygiene. It is advisable to brush your teeth after each meal, if this is not possible, then rinse your mouth. But before going to bed and in the morning, the procedure should be mandatory.
- Diligently clean the remaining pieces of food between the teeth and from hard-to-reach places with dental floss, special brushes and toothpicks.
- Use a brush with gentle, not stiff bristles. The choice of paste should be carried out on the recommendation of a doctor.
- Regular visits to the dentist for timely treatment and prevention of serious diseases.
- Professional cleaning periodically.
- Taking vitamins.
- Complete he althy eating.
- Eat hard fruits and vegetables. When they are bitten off and chewed, the gums are massaged and the enamel is naturally cleaned.
- Rejection of bad habits: smoking, alcohol and eating, in large quantities, sweet.
Exposure of the neck of the tooth is a serious problem. Negligent attitude towards it can lead to the loss of a tooth or several. Timely treatment and prevention will help maintain a good condition of the entire oral cavity for a long period.
