Tooth root inflammation is terrible

The existence of tooth root inflammation will cause repeated swelling and pain, which will affect the chewing function of the teeth, 

and may even cause tooth loss in severe cases. This will not only affect digestive function, but also affect facial development in childhood. 

In addition, the further development of some tooth root inflammation can lead to lesions in other organs throughout the body, which is really terrible! ! !

The tooth roots are deeply buried in the jawbone. The outside of the jawbone is protected by the gums. Bacteria in the mouth will not cause tooth root inflammation. So, how does the tooth root become inflamed? It turns out that the crown and root of the tooth in the mouth constitute the tooth. If bacteria in the mouth come into contact with the crown of the tooth, deposit on the crown, and grow and multiply, small plaques can be formed, which is called dental plaque.

It attaches to the crown of the tooth and causes decalcification of the tooth. The decalcified tooth becomes soft and forms a large cavity. There are many bacteria in the tooth cavity. The infection and destruction of the bacteria quickly deepen the tooth cavity and directly affect the tooth nerve. Once the tooth nerve comes into contact with bacteria, it will inevitably become inflamed and necrotic. In this way, the nerve in the tooth root will also become necrotic, and eventually the tooth root will become inflamed.

Tooth root inflammation is actually inflammation of the periapical tissue of the tooth, which often develops from pulpitis. Bacteria cause inflammation of the periapical tissue through the dental pulp or periodontal tissue, leading to acute or chronic inflammatory symptoms.

In addition, during trauma, if the crown of the tooth is broken, the tooth nerve will be exposed. If the exposed tooth nerve is not treated in time, it will inevitably lead to tooth root inflammation. When chemical drugs such as arsenic preparations are used to treat the dental pulp, the root tissue can be damaged. The purpose of arsenic in dentistry is to destroy inflamed pulp tissue.

Arsenic is a highly toxic drug, and just a little arsenic can destroy the dental pulp. If arsenic is used in excessive amounts or for too long, it can damage tooth root tissue. Although arsenic is so toxic, as long as the dosage and time of use are mastered, it will not damage the tooth root tissue. Therefore, dentists repeatedly tell patients that they must return for follow-up appointments on time.

Some patients, because they are not aware of the hazards of arsenic or because they are busy at work, exceed the agreed follow-up time, resulting in damage to the root tissue of their teeth due to arsenic. Medically, this type of tooth root disease is called chemical apical periodontitis.