tooth decay?

Question

i think i have tooth decay or gum disease, what is the best cure to save my teeth and how do i repair the damaged teeth

Answer 1

A root canal. Very painful. See a dentist or an oral surgeon.

There's nothing 'you' can do other than see a dentist. After that, you'll have to shell out the cash to have it fixed. Once he does the best he can, then you'll have to START TAKING CARE OF THEM.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

You need to see a dentist. Decay and gum disease are two very different things, but either can cause you to lose your teeth.
Both are caused by bacteria that has been allowed to take hold in your mouth. Sometimes this is due to lack of care and sometimes due to heredity factors.
Either way you can only be helped to save your teeth by seeing a dentist. If it is decayed teeth then they will either need to be filled, crowned, or worst case scenario if the decay has reached the nerve, a root canal will be needed. If there is not much tooth left then sometimes the best thing to do is to extract the tooth and replace it with a bridge, or if there are several teeth to be replaced, a partial may be the better option.
Now if it is gum disease, periodontal disease, then you will need to either see a hygienist or a periodontist. They will remove the bacteria and any irritating factors such as tartar and plaque. Sometimes a antibiotic is placed locally in bad areas. You will then be seen more often to monitor the disease, as it is never cured, but rather managed (like diabetes and high blood pressure). Your home care is key in keeping the gum disease under control after you have treatment. But it is very possible.
But first off, call your dentist, or find a good one that a friend or co worker recommends and get an appointment, the sooner the better.
Good Luck!

Answer 3

Go to the dentist!
Costs alot but worth it! I left a hole in my tooth for 2 years until it became infected and I asked someone to chop my finger off to take the pain from my face for 10 minutes, no sleep for days and no relief from pain killers. Went to dentist and had infected root canal, fixed now and go regular to make sure I never get that agony again! Also use good toothpaste, brush twice a day even if they bleed and there are many mouth washes on the market to try! The dentist can give you veneers if your teeth are damaged, where they grind down the remaining tooth to stumps then fix new fake teeth onto the stumps! May not be that drastic though, maybe fillings?

Answer 4

Go to a dentist. You sound like you have plaque that has turned to stone. As plaque ages, it becomes mineralized to form calculus, which is hard and coats the teeth and irritates the gums. The dentist will remove the calculus. Use mouthwash for a while and don't overdo the brushing. Another cause can be lack of vitamin C.

Answer 5

You can't do this alone. Go to the dentist.

In the meantime, floss gently and brush your teeth after every meal. Make sure your diet includes enough calcium too.

I too had dental problems and avoided treatment but now that I've got everything fixed, I am SOOOOOO glad that I finally went. If you haven't been to the dentist in a while, you'll be amazed what they can do now and how little it hurts. Be brave and do it.

Answer 6

You really need to see a dentist, get a filling and a polish.
In the meantime, carefully brush your teeth and tongue twice, twice a day. Then use a mouthwash. You can try Mint Corsodyl for gingivitis, but it tastes disgusting. Switch to a milder brand after you've used the bottle.

Answer 7

Unless it gets past the enamel, into the dentin, into the nerve, kills the nerve, inflames the gums, creates an abscess, causes bone loss, and then travels along like that with periodontitis on its tail...I don't think so. A few months with diligent oral hygiene should keep you. If it begins to hurt, don't wait. Best of luck.

Answer 8

dentist or oral surgeon
but in some cases ,like me i use a lot of antibiotics and steroids they are very hard on teeth

Answer 9

Go to the dentist.

Answer 10

Let your dentist suggest the best treatment.