Hey guys!! Hope you are doing great and are safe in this pandemic. I came up with a new interesting topic and that is the TOOTHACHE.

     Why does this ache occur?? Is it because of the consumption of sweets or is it due to the improper brushing!?

    Basically, toothache is caused due to the presence of cavities in the teeth , trauma to the teeth , improper brushing technique which might injure the gingival area , and many more.

       Then, what is a cavity? It is something like a black spot on the tooth surface which when neglected gets deeper and deeper into the tooth structures which includes superficially the enamel , the dentin ,the cementum, the pulp which supplies the blood,alveolar bone ,the periodontal ligament . So this  black spot or more specifically the caries on the tooth surface is caused by the microorganisms. Our mouth or the oral cavity is the hub of microorganisms and these creatures are necessary for certain mechanisms however when they get the necessary thing , they start decalcifying our teeth which then might penetrate into deeper structures. We know that the pulp is basically a vital organ and when this caries reaches the pulp , the sensitivity increases . 

   Now , what is meant by sensitivity?It is a kind of pain which sometimes increases and doesn't allow you to concentrate into your works. This sensitivity increases while you lie down or sleep . It is because the pressure of the blood to the brain increases rapidly and the presence of nerves in the pulp tissue increases the sensitivity at night. However,  this sensitivity is experienced even while having savouries , drinking cold water, icecream,etc. 

       Sometimes ,especially in kids ,they tend not to brush their teeth properly and the food debris left in the teeth or more specifically the interdental spaces leads to the caries.  

HOW CAN WE PREVENT ALL THESE ???

 Firstly , it's important to brush the teeth twice daily and floss the interdental spaces so that there will be no accumulation of the food debris. 

Avoid intake of dietary drinks or the carbonated drinks since the pH of the carbonated drinks are much less compared to that of the oral cavity and the teeth are more prone to caries. 

Avoid consumption of sweets, sugary items. It is also important to rinse the mouth once after having food.

Visiting the dentist atleast once in 6 months for the normal routine oral cavity checkups.

Usage of chlorhexidine mouthrinse. This is because , it contains an element called fluorine which decreases the caries index . However this must be done for 15 days and there must be a gap of 1-2months ,since it causes staining of the teeth. However,  our toothpaste contains fluorine content ,so it's a must not to use the mouthrinse after brushing .

          It is quite necessary to practice atleast these in our home so as to reduce the no.of caries. 

TEETH PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN OUR BODY!!NEVER NEGLECT IT!!

HAPPY READING FOLKS!!!