Cavities causing swollen gums – Cavities causing swollen gums are a severe dental condition that directly impacts chewing ability. If not treated promptly and thoroughly, it can seriously damage oral health. Let’s learn about cavities causing swollen gums and the best treatment methods through BeDental’s article.
Causes of cavities causing swollen gums
Cavities causing swollen gums are also known as a type of tooth abscess. The tooth is acutely inflamed and in a severe condition. At this stage, the gums develop a swollen lump due to the inflamed mucosa.
This lump causes the patient to experience significant pain, especially when eating and chewing. It may even discharge pus and cause fever in the patient. The cause of cavities causing swollen gums is prolonged untreated tooth decay in the patient. When the tooth is severely damaged, it can lead to this condition.
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Harmful effects of cavities causing swollen gums
What are some Harmful effects of cavities causing swollen gums? When facing the issue of cavities causing swollen gums, patients will have to bear serious consequences such as:
- The primary and most noticeable effect is the difficulty in chewing food, as the cavities causing swollen gums will irritate the gums, leading to frequent bleeding and ulcers.
- Bacteria continuously grow from the deep inflammation, forming many plaque deposits on the teeth. Over time, these deposits will increase, causing yellowing and blackening of the teeth.
- When cavities cause swollen gums, the surplus tissue will flow down to the floor of the mouth, mucosa, and infect these areas. In the long term, this can lead to necrosis of the mouth floor, pulp infection, and can also be one of the causes of respiratory and airway obstruction.
- Prolonged inflammation will undoubtedly lead to permanent tooth loss.
In cases where cavities are severe enough to cause swollen gums, one should never be complacent or try to “live with it.” Timely and safe dental examinations at leading dental facilities are always encouraged.
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Effective treatment methods
Treating cavities causing swollen gums using traditional methods
This is a method that is rarely used in this case because the oral disease has progressed to a severe stage, so the treatment effectiveness is not high.
At this point, traditional remedies will not help you treat the disease thoroughly but can only support symptom improvement. Below are some traditional remedies that you can consider using in this situation. Specifically:
- Green tea: This ingredient has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, so you can use green tea to reduce the symptoms of the disease. You can simply brew green tea for daily consumption or use it as a mouthwash. However, since green tea can cause teeth to yellow, you need to be mindful of oral hygiene.
- Betel leaves: This type of leaf is widely used in traditional remedies for cavities as it contains beta-caryophyllene with natural antibacterial and pain-relieving effects. Patients only need to prepare some betel leaves and boil them in water to use as a mouthwash daily.
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- Peppermint leaves: Since the main component is menthol – a natural antibiotic that helps inhibit inflammation, reduce pain, and act as an antiseptic, peppermint leaves can effectively treat cavities causing swollen gums. You just need to clean the peppermint leaves, chew them directly in your mouth, and hold them for about 10 minutes before rinsing your mouth with clean water.
Treatment of cavities causing swollen gums with modern dental methods
What are some Treatment of cavities causing swollen gums? Treating cavities causing swollen gums needs to be done carefully through a relatively complex process because the disease is quite dangerous. Therefore, to treat it thoroughly and avoid potential risks, we need to seek reputable dental facilities with experienced doctors.
The steps for treating cavities causing swollen gums at each dental clinic may vary. However, they still need to ensure the following basic steps:
- Examination and oral hygiene: Before treatment, patients need to undergo a comprehensive examination and dental X-rays to determine the extent of the disease. Then, the doctor will diagnose based on the results obtained. Patients will have plaque removed and tartar scraped off to ensure a clean and safe oral environment during the procedure.
- Drainage of pus, removal of swollen tissue: At this point, the doctor will use surgical instruments to remove excess swollen tissue. Then, they will proceed to drain and remove all the pus causing inflammation inside.
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- Extraction of dead pulp: This step will help eliminate all existing bacteria causing deep-rooted inflammation in the tooth. The dentist will extract the dead pulp using specialized dental suction tubes and replace the lost pulp with artificial pulp.
- Restoration of the tooth: Depending on each individual’s oral condition, the doctor will discuss and agree with the patient on an effective tooth restoration method. If there is a significant amount of tooth structure remaining, a porcelain crown can be used to maintain long-term chewing effectiveness. If there is minimal tooth structure left and not enough for a crown, the dentist may recommend a deep filling. In cases where the tooth cannot be restored with a crown or filling, the patient may need to have the tooth extracted and replaced with a new one.
Preventive measures for cavities causing swollen gums
To prevent the formation or recurrence of diseases, you need to pay attention to some issues in oral care and personal habits as follows:
- Brush your teeth twice a day and only use dental floss, water flossers to remove food debris from between your teeth instead of using toothpicks that can damage the gums.
- Use mouthwash, sugar-free gum to help clean the mouth and eliminate bacteria causing bad breath.
- Limit consumption of sugary or acidic foods as they can harm tooth enamel.
- Avoid harmful stimulants for teeth such as coffee, tea, tobacco, alcohol.
- Visit the dentist every 6 months for optimal oral care and early detection of any abnormalities.
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Most asked questions
Is it possible to restore the affected tooth after treating cavities and swollen gums?
- Dental fillings: If the cavity was small and only affected a portion of the tooth, a dental filling may be used to restore the tooth’s structure. Fillings can be made of materials like composite resin, amalgam, or gold
- Dental crowns: In cases where the cavity was large and a significant portion of the tooth structure was removed, a dental crown may be recommended to cover and protect the tooth. Crowns can be made of materials like porcelain, metal, or a combination of both.
- Root canal therapy: If the cavity was deep and reached the pulp of the tooth, a root canal procedure may be necessary to remove the infected or damaged pulp tissue. After the root canal treatment, the tooth may be restored with a dental crown to strengthen and protect it.
- Dental implants or bridges: In cases where the tooth is severely damaged or cannot be saved, extraction may be necessary. The missing tooth can then be replaced with a dental implant or bridge to restore function and aesthetics.
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Conclusion
From the above information about cavities causing swollen gums, it is hoped that readers now have a better understanding of this condition as well as effective ways to handle and prevent the disease. Patients should not forget to choose a reputable dental clinic to minimize risks during treatment.
Bedental Cosmetic Dentistry was established in 2012. After a period of operation, the center quickly became a trusted dental service provider for customers and a leading dental clinic in the field of cosmetic dentistry.
With a team of experienced doctors and specialists, advanced equipment, and modern technology, Bedental Cosmetic Dentistry has taken firm steps towards becoming a leading cosmetic dental center in Vietnam.
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Bedental was founded with the mission “Planting smiles, spreading success.” We believe everyone deserves to have a confident and charming smile. That is why we always strive to overcome obstacles that may be hindering your bright and beautiful smile.
Above all, we believe that strong and healthy teeth are the foundation of a happy life, and a smile is the key to success. Bedental continues to strive to be a pioneering enterprise in the field of Cosmetic Dentistry, especially in porcelain tooth restorations in Vietnam, focusing on developing high technology and updating modern trends and techniques.
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