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What to do with caries on the molar?

by Fabian Stiller
written on April 25th, 2017

Tooth decay can be painful – what to do? (© gangliu10 -) Often it is the molars that get the least attention from us when cleaning and oral hygiene. This is mainly due to their difficult to access location and the limited view we have in front of a mirror.

There are also narrow interdental spaces. Misalignments, which have arisen over the years – for example due to oppressive wisdom teeth – also influence caries formation.

Caries despite regular teeth brushing?

So it is not surprising that despite the positive perception of dental and oral hygiene when visiting the dentist, the diagnosis "Caries on the molar" follows.

This diagnosis also occurs in patients with good and regular oral hygiene who brush their teeth after every meal. Even it is very difficult to keep the molars perfectly clean and protect them from caries.

Diagnosing caries – and now?

Is the diagnosis "Caries" First of all, you shouldn’t take too much time deciding which treatment you want. Targeted and professional action is required here.

The dentist should treat the caries in the foreseeable future. During the therapy, the affected area is properly cleaned and prepared, the caries removed and finally closed again with a filling.

Treat caries with professional fillings

Treatment with a high-quality and well-tolerated composite material that is the same color as your tooth is recommended. So no one opposite will recognize that you have a filling in your tooth. This type of filling with a modern and high-quality composite is not only the first choice in terms of health and its lifespan, but is also the optically the best solution for beautiful and healthy teeth.

What treatment alternatives are there??

The statutory health insurance company unfortunately only participates in this procedure as part of the costs of what is known as amalgam treatment. We do not recommend this filling, which is criticized for its compatibility and is very eye-catching.

So there is no alternative to composite fillings. It goes without saying that it is not an alternative to pull the tooth.

Properly prevent tooth decay

But the best thing you can do about it is to prevent such a situation. Visit your dentist regularly for preventive care and take advantage of the professional teeth cleaning services at least every six months. This way you can prevent many problems or identify them early.

The whole thing will support you with professionally performed oral hygiene at home. Brush your teeth at least in the morning and evening and use dental floss, interdental brushes and mouthwashes.

If you have any further questions, it is best to contact your dentist.

This article is for general information only, not for self-diagnosis, and is not a substitute for a doctor’s visit. It reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of jameda GmbH.

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