Therapy
There are several ways to treat cervical pain. The aim of all these measures is to close the open dentinal tubules. Highly dosed fluoride gel or fluoride-containing dental varnish is applied to the sensitive regions and leads to a sealing of the tubules.
The patient can accompany the therapy by changing his cleaning habits and thus prevent the reopening of the dentinal tubules.The application of laser can also seal the openings of the tubules. The use of strontium chloride has also been proven to combat pain. Silver nitrate can also be used to treat sensitive dental necks, but not in the visible area, as it causes a black discoloration.
However, if all measures are not crowned with success, only the sensitive area remains to be treated with a filling or inlay. A cervical filling reliably stops pain in the neck of the tooth and at the same time serves to treat and protect against caries. Lacquers and gels must be renewed again and again.
The patient can support the dental therapy by using special toothpastes. In addition, various dental care products are offered with which the pain in the neck of the tooth can be effectively treated and relieved from home. Special toothpastes, for example, contain tooth substance-strengthening ingredients that can be applied around the exposed necks of the teeth, making them less sensitive after repeated use.
As home measures, it is important not to brush the affected areas too heavily and to keep daily oral hygiene very gentle. Otherwise, the gums could retract and expose other areas of the tooth neck. This leads to hypersensitivity and further associated pain.
The affected areas should be rubbed with toothpaste containing a high fluoride content, e.g. elmex jelly. This can be done carefully with a toothbrush or better with a cotton swab. The rest of the teeth can also be brushed carefully with a fluoride-containing toothpaste to prevent further receding of the gums.
In most cases, neck pain can be treated with simple home remedies at home. Daily use of fluoride-containing toothpastes ensures that a kind of protective layer is applied around the exposed tooth necks, thus shielding the sensitive nerve fibres in the dentin from mechanical and thermal stimuli. In the long term, this leads to a significant reduction in the perceived cervical pain.
In addition, special toothpastes with ingredients that wrap themselves around the neck of the tooth and embrace the natural protective layer of the enamel have been shown to have significant success in treating cervical pain. Many affected patients also swear by special disinfecting oils, which are available in pharmacies and various drugstores. These oils can easily be applied to the painful tooth neck after daily oral hygiene.
In addition, the application of tea tree oil and/or chamomile extract can lead to a considerable relief of cervical pain. In general, it is recommended that patients who suffer from exposed, painful tooth necks switch to a toothbrush with soft bristles for oral hygiene. When choosing the appropriate toothpaste, products with coarse or large abrasive particles, such as those contained in many whitening toothpastes, should also be avoided.
This makes sense because the abrasive particles ensure that more and more of the protective enamel is rubbed off, making the teeth even more sensitive to pain. Brushing should also be done with as little pressure on the gums as possible. In order to still ensure thorough dental care, special tooth brushing techniques are recommended, which can be learned in a prophylaxis session at the dentist. Despite these home remedies, it is important to get to the bottom of the cause of the neck of the tooth pain and to treat it specifically. Household remedies of any kind cannot replace a visit to the dentist.