Will a decayed tooth continue to rot after filling it

Many people have tooth decay, which can be roughly divided into two categories. One is from point to surface, spreading from a small black dot to the entire tooth turning into a cavity, but it cannot be seen from the outside; the other is the common tooth decay that turns a large area black. Generally speaking, if you have cavities, it is better to go to the hospital for filling and repair as soon as possible. Otherwise, the cavities will become very rotten and affect the gums, and then you will have to extract the teeth and implant them. After filling a cavity, you must maintain good oral hygiene and pay attention to your eating habits to avoid recurrence of the cavity.

Is it necessary to fill cavities that have rotted to the root of the tooth? Tooth decay is almost the most common dental problem. Most people have this phenomenon, but they don’t know it. Some friends think that tooth decay is just a small matter and will not cause much trouble to the teeth. In fact, it is not. The problem of tooth decay is very serious and irreversible. Some friends asked if tooth decay must be filled if it rots to the root of the tooth? Let's listen to the doctor's explanation below.

Tooth decay filling process

Necessity of tooth decay fillings

The harm caused by tooth decay is very serious and should not be underestimated, because it not only causes pain, but most importantly, it constantly erodes our teeth, causing them to gradually be damaged. In recent years, it has been clearly felt in clinical work that the public's attention to oral diseases has increased year by year, but when it comes to tooth decay, they still feel that it is not a big deal, thus delaying the opportunity for treatment and filling.

Some friends ignored tooth decay for a long time, and waited until it caused serious symptoms to ask: Is it necessary to fill the tooth decay if it has rotted to the root? This makes doctors very regretful, because if the tooth decay is filled in the early stage, there will be no subsequent symptoms at all. If the tooth decay has rotted to the root of the tooth, it is even more necessary to seek timely treatment because pulpitis may have already occurred. The measures taken are not only filling the tooth, but also other auxiliary treatment measures to fundamentally solve the problem.

Tooth decay that has reached the root requires auxiliary treatment

Regarding the issue of filling cavities, if it is done at an early stage to increase the chances of preserving the teeth, then the damage to the teeth will be greatly reduced and the procedure will be relatively simple. When shallow caries develops into deep caries, the tooth will be sensitive to food stimuli such as cold, hot, sour and sweet. When the damage reaches the pulp, it will cause pulpitis. The toothache will be very severe at this time. Root canal treatment is generally required to remove the infected dead pulp. The technology of root canal treatment is now relatively mature and plays a very good role in tooth preservation.

After root canal treatment, it is generally recommended to perform a crown restoration operation. This is because after a series of treatments, the teeth will become more fragile and need a crown to protect them. Many people seek medical treatment only when they feel discomfort in their teeth, but when they actually receive treatment they discover that the dental disease has become very serious. Therefore, whether it is tooth decay or pulpitis, it should be treated in a timely manner.

Is it necessary to fill tooth decay that has rotted to the root? The above is an introduction to the problem of tooth decay. This problem should be fully treated at the beginning. If you ignore it and wait until the tooth decay rots to the root, it is very serious and must be solved in time. The methods include root canal treatment and follow-up operations, and it must be performed in a regular dental hospital.