How to cure caries without a dentist in a child, teenager at home

Caries is one of the most common dental diseases, which is regularly diagnosed in men, women and children of all ages. This pathology is dark spots on the surface of the tooth enamel, indicating its gradual destruction.

The initial stages of caries can be cured on their own using traditional medicine. Therapy of more advanced forms of the disease, when there are signs of infection penetrating the dentin, is impossible without the participation of a dentist.

How caries develops, signs in children, adolescents

The development of caries requires a simultaneous combination of several factors present in the life of an adult, young child or adolescent.

The following conditions contribute to the onset of this dental disease:

• inadequate care of teeth and oral mucosa;
• infectious and inflammatory processes in the throat, gingivitis, glossitis (the presence of chronic tonsillitis is one of the most common causes of the concomitant development of caries);
• eating food that does not contain enough calcium and other minerals;
• abuse of carbonated drinks (this drink contains carbonic acid and phosphoric acid, which cause demineralization of the teeth);
• hereditary vulnerability of tooth enamel to the effects of bacterial infection;
• too weak immune system, which is unable to withstand the pathogenic activity of pathogenic microorganisms.

In adults, the development of the carious process occurs slowly with gradual changes in the outer shell of the tooth. In children of the younger age group and adolescents, this disease is characterized by a faster rate of progression with rapid destruction of the surface layer of enamel, as well as with further penetration into dentin towards pulp.

The main culprit of the carious process is streptococcal infection. In the process of vital activity of these microorganisms, harmful substances are released that destroy the structure of the tooth.

The table below describes the signs of caries in children of different age categories, depending on the stage of development of this pathology.

Stages of the carious process	The main signs of a dental disease
Superficial stage	The initial stage of the disease is manifested by a change in the pigmentation of the enamel. A too light area with signs of mineral plaque forms on the surface of the tooth. At the same time, there are no foci of tissue darkening. At this stage of the carious process, it is possible to independently treat it without visiting the dentist. Therapy of the superficial stage of caries is aimed at removing the mineral deposits and waste products of bacteria that caused the abnormal pigmentation of the tooth.
Middle stage	At this stage, there is a complete destruction of the outer shell of the molar. The disease penetrates into the dense layers of dentin. The carious process is visible with the naked eye. These are foci of tooth tissue darkening with cracks and depressions in its chambers. The middle stage of caries is accompanied by periodic bouts of aching or acute pain, which increases with food intake. At this stage of the development of the disease, independent treatment of the carious process is impossible, since the removal of necrotic fragments of the tooth with the help of dental equipment is required.
The last stage	The signs of the last stage of caries are darkening of most of the molar, its partial destruction, which is accompanied by acute pain. At this stage of the development of the disease, inflammation of the tooth pulp occurs with a further spread of the infection deep into the root and periosteum. Treatment of the last stage of the carious process is possible only with the participation of a dentist, who first removes neurovascular bundle of the molar, conducts mechanical and antiseptic processing of tissues, and only then proceeds to the stage of its recovery.

Treatment of caries without a dentist at home is possible, but only at the initial stage of its development. For example, if abnormal enamel pigmentation was detected during a self-examination of the oral cavity in front of a mirror.

In this case, the removal of dense bacterial plaque and mineral deposits is carried out using solutions and means, having an antiseptic effect, as well as biochemical properties of dissolving hyperpigmented formations on the surface tooth.

Effects of dietary habits on tooth decay

Caries is included in the list of "diseases of civilization". A change in the human diet towards its enrichment with carbohydrates is the cause of more rapid damage to tooth enamel. The consumption of bakery, confectionery, sugar and various kinds of sweets creates a favorable environment for the development of a bacterial infection.

In the presence of an excess amount of glucose, there is a surge in the pathogenic activity of streptococcal infections and other bacterial microorganisms that actively multiply on the surface of the teeth. At risk are adults and children of all ages who abuse chocolate, cakes, pastries, candies.

Is it possible to self-cure caries at home without visiting the dentist?

It is quite possible to cure caries without a dentist when this pathology is at the initial stage of its formation. At this stage, it is still a collection of hard bacterial plaque and mineral deposits, the removal of which is possible with the help of folk remedies.

In this case, the tooth enamel has no signs of damage and darkening, and upon its detailed examination, only areas of the tooth with hyperpigmentation are visible. For example, white or yellowish spots are visible, which are the basis for the future carious process.

What is effective for caries at home?

Self-treatment of the initial stages of caries involves the use of the following traditional medicine:

• decoctions and tinctures based on medicinal herbs;
• solutions containing natural acids;
• warm water with the addition of sea or table salt;
• the pulp of vegetables with antiseptic properties;
• alkaline-based solutions (with the addition of baking soda).

  

The method of home treatment of the initial stages of caries is determined individually, depending on the extent pathological process, external signs of the disease, as well as the reasons that caused the pathological process.

Folk remedies to help get rid of tooth decay at home

It is possible to cure tooth decay without a dentist, but it will take a lot of effort and time. There are many popular recipes that help cleanse your teeth from the initial signs of a carious process.

Garlic pulp

The use of this folk remedy for the treatment of caries allows you to clean the tooth from bacterial infection, as well as mineral plaque. The pulp of garlic has antimicrobial properties, and the natural acids contained in its composition dissolve hard deposits on the enamel surface.

To prepare this product, the following sequence of actions must be observed:

1. Take 1 clove of garlic.
2. Peel the vegetable ingredient and then rinse thoroughly under a stream of warm water.
3. Crush a clove of garlic to a mushy state.
4. Apply the resulting pulp to the surface of the tooth enamel with the initial signs of a carious process.
5. Wait 5 minutes.
6. After the specified period of time, rub the surface of the tooth treated with the pulp of the garlic with your finger. This process should last 1-2 minutes.

A therapeutic procedure with the removal of caries with the pulp of garlic is performed daily in the morning and in the evening. The duration of treatment depends on the condition of the tooth enamel, but on average it ranges from 5 to 10 days.

Warm salt water

The use of warm and salty water ensures the treatment and prevention of caries. The mineral components contained in this solution help to soften the hard plaque on the tooth surface.

The use of this tool requires compliance with the following rules:

1. Take 1 tsp. l. table salt (no slide).
2. Add this ingredient to a container made of durable material.
3. Pour boiling water over the salt, and then stir with a spoon until it is completely dissolved.
4. Wait until the solution cools down to 35-37 degrees Celsius.

Warm salt water is used to rinse the mouth and throat. This procedure is performed daily in the morning and in the evening before brushing your teeth. The mineral solution softens plaque, which can be easily removed with a toothbrush.

Wheatgrass Juice

With the help of wheatgrass juice, you can get rid of the initial stage of caries, strengthen the enamel and gum tissue.

To prepare this product, the following sequence of actions must be observed:

1. Take 1 kg of whole wheat grains.
2. Spread the cereal ingredient in a thin layer on the surface of a wet towel.
3. Water wheat grains with warm water 2 times a day.
4. After 10 days, green shoots will sprout from the cereal grains.
5. Sprouted sprouts are carefully separated from the wheat and then placed in a separate container.
6. With the help of clean gauze cloth, juice is squeezed out from green grain shoots, which is subsequently used to treat the carious process.

The prepared product is used after oral hygiene. At the end of the evening brushing of your teeth, you need to take a toothbrush, soak it in the juice from the wheat germ, and then evenly distribute it over the entire surface of the enamel. This natural remedy acts as a natural tooth balm. The treatment procedure is carried out once a day before bedtime.

Carnation

The spicy clove plant has antiseptic properties, inhibits the development of bacterial infection, cleans the teeth of mineral deposits, on the basis of which foci of carious process are formed. To get rid of caries and strengthen the tooth enamel, it is necessary to chew the whole buds of this spice every day.

With the help of this folk method, not only the treatment of the initial stage of carious damage to the teeth is provided, but also the prevention of other dental diseases is provided.

Pepper and salt

The use of this folk remedy is aimed at antiseptic treatment of the oral cavity and the simultaneous removal of the first signs of a carious process. Tooth powder is prepared on the basis of pepper and salt. These components are mixed in equal proportions for 1 tsp. l. each ingredient. Mix the black pepper and salt thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is formed. A toothbrush soaked in water is dipped into the resulting mixture.

Finely ground pepper and salt are evenly distributed over the entire surface of the teeth, cleaning them from bacterial plaque and mineral deposits. The duration of the therapeutic procedure is 3 minutes. It is important to remember that this folk remedy should not be abused, since salt has strong abrasive properties. This dentifrice mixture should be used no more than once a week. Otherwise, the protective layer of the enamel may be damaged.

Onion

Onion pulp and juice have antimicrobial properties, contain natural acids that cleanse teeth from mineral deposits and metabolic products of bacteria.

To prepare this folk remedy for caries, the following rules must be observed:

1. Take 3 medium-sized onions.
2. Peel the vegetable and then rinse it under a stream of warm water.
3. Chop the onions with a knife, meat grinder or blender.
4. Squeeze the juice from the resulting mass.

The pulp of the bulbs is applied to the surface of the enamel of the teeth, which have signs of a carious process. The duration of the therapeutic procedure is 10-15 minutes. After a specified period of time, it is necessary to remove the onion pulp from the mouth, and then rinse with warm water. Onion juice is applied to the surface of the teeth and gums before going to bed as a dental balm. This procedure is performed after oral hygiene.

Baking soda

To cure tooth decay without a dentist, you can use regular baking soda.

On the basis of this component, an alkaline solution is prepared for rinsing the oral cavity:

1. Add 1 tsp. l. baking soda in 250 ml of warm water.
2. Thoroughly chop the liquid until the active substance is completely dissolved.
3. Use an alkaline solution to rinse the mouth.

The therapeutic procedure is performed daily in the evening before brushing your teeth. The baking soda solution gently and painlessly removes carious spots on the enamel surface, which are at an early stage of development. The second option for using soda for self-control of caries is to apply it to the surface of a diseased tooth.

A small amount of the product is poured onto the index finger of the hand. Then baking soda is massaged into the enamel, which has signs of hyperpigmentation. The same movements are performed as when brushing your teeth with a regular toothpaste. After 3 minutes. the remains of soda are removed from the mouth by rinsing.

Sage tincture

To prepare an aqueous sage tincture, the following algorithm of actions must be observed:

1. Take 2 tbsp. l. dried sage.
2. Pour 0.5 liters of boiling water over the vegetable ingredient.
3. Close the container with the future tincture with a lid, wrap it with a thick towel, and then leave it for 5 hours to infuse.
4. After the indicated period of time, the home remedy for caries is ready for use.

Sage tincture is used to rinse the mouth. The therapeutic procedure is performed in the morning and in the evening after brushing your teeth. During one mouthwash, use 250 ml of tincture.

What to do when tooth decay appears with braces or augmented teeth?

The formation of caries under the metal elements of the bracket system, or the appearance of a pathological process on the surface of the augmented tooth is the basis for seeking medical help from a dentist. In this case, it is possible to restrain the further progression of the carious focus by rinsing the oral cavity with a soda solution.

Consequences of untimely caries treatment

Untimely treatment of the initial stages of caries leads to a violation of the integrity of the enamel with a further deepening of the infectious process.

This situation is fraught with the following consequences:

• inflammation of the dental pulp, which is accompanied by acute pain (pulpitis);
• the spread of the infectious process to the periosteal part of the tooth;
• periodontitis (dental disease that develops after the acute phase of pulpitis);
• inflammation of the gum tissue located in the circumference of the diseased tooth;
• the formation of a flux, inside which contains purulent exudate, as well as bacterial microorganisms;
• tooth root cyst (benign growth that can lead to tooth loss);
• osteomyelitis of the upper or lower jaw in the area of ​​localization of the acute form of the carious process.

Pulpitis is a complication of the last stage of caries, which can still be cured by saving the tooth. Periodontitis and inflammation of the periosteal tissues require removal of the damaged molar with antibiotic therapy for already acquired complications. In the absence of a positive result from caries treatment at home, it is recommended to seek help from a dentist-therapist. This will avoid the onset of the above complications.

How to brush your teeth and how to rinse your mouth to prevent tooth decay

You can cure caries without a dentist on your own, but only in the absence of advanced forms of this disease.

For the prevention of a carious process, it is necessary to follow the recommendations:

• teeth brushing should be carried out at least 2 times a day;
• after each meal, you should rinse the mouth, cleaning it of food debris;
• while brushing your teeth, it is necessary to carry out sweeping movements with a brush in the direction from the gums towards the crowns of the teeth;
• the minimum duration of oral hygiene should be 3 minutes;
• while rinsing your mouth after using toothpaste, you should also rinse your throat, as a large number of pathogenic microorganisms are concentrated on the surface of its mucous membrane;
• to carry out not only cleaning of teeth, but also of the tongue;
• always use dental floss, which helps to remove food debris stuck between your teeth;
• during the day, perform 1-2 rinsing of the oral cavity with a dental balm with antiseptic properties that does not contain ethanol (the choice of the medicinal product must be coordinated with dentist).

The use of fluoride-based pastes ensures reliable prevention of carious process. The use of hygiene products with the addition of abrasive particles allows you to quickly get rid of bacterial plaque, mineral deposits and the first signs of caries. At the same time, these pastes are contraindicated for people with thinned or very sensitive enamel.

Tooth decay is a chronic dental disease that affects 95% of children and adults. The development of this pathology is associated with the growth of bacterial microflora parasitizing in the oral cavity. The main culprits of the carious process are streptococci. Infectious microorganisms of this type release harmful substances that destroy the crown of the tooth.

The occurrence of tooth decay is promoted by the abuse of bakery and confectionery products, lack of proper oral hygiene, tobacco smoking, regular drinking of alcoholic beverages, drinking sweet soda, weakened immunity and chronic diseases throat. It is quite possible to cure a carious process at home without the participation of a dentist if the disease is at the initial stage of its development. In all other cases, the help of a specialist and the use of medical equipment are required.

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