The reason why the tooth cavity is getting bigger and bigger is the harm of not filling the tooth cavity in time.

People with cavities in their teeth must have them filled in time. If the cavity is not filled in time, the cavity will become larger and larger, and eventually the tooth will be gone. Let's take a look at the dangers of not filling cavities in time.

1. Structural characteristics of dental caries The dental tubules are arranged in a radial fan shape, with a small mouth and a large bottom, just like the crater of a volcano. We may see only a small black spot on our teeth, but in fact, cavities are often much larger than what we see with the naked eye. When the doctor removes the decay inside the teeth, the cavity appears to be larger.

2. Location of caries Interproximal caries starts from the gaps between teeth. It is relatively hidden in the early stage and sometimes cannot be seen until it is discovered through X-ray examination. At this time, the tooth preparation hole must be opened from the occlusal surface of the tooth to fully expose the caries hole and form a treatment channel.

3. Remove the hanging tooth tissue and residual wall. The tooth tissue on the decayed tooth and the weak tooth wall are easy to break after the filling, so the hidden dangers should be removed before the filling. In this way, the prepared tooth cavity will naturally become larger.

1. Food impaction

Normal teeth are arranged very closely. When adjacent teeth move, gaps will appear between teeth, which can easily cause food to get stuck in the gaps between teeth, causing bad breath, tooth decay, periodontal disease, etc.

2. Increase gastrointestinal burden

When people are toothless, they cannot chew food thoroughly enough and food that is too coarse will directly increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Over time, this may lead to stomach problems and malnutrition.

3. The integrity of the dentition is destroyed

If a missing tooth is not repaired for a long time, the adjacent teeth will become tilted due to the loss of support and restraint, and the opposing teeth will elongate. Over time, the original space for the denture will become smaller, making it difficult or even impossible to replace the tooth.

4. Impact on the mandibular joint

If a person does not have a tooth replacement for a long time after missing teeth, the tilt and elongation of the teeth will hinder the normal functional movement of the mandible. Therefore, a series of symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder such as joint clicking, pain and limited mouth opening often occur. Once temporomandibular joint disorder occurs, it is difficult to completely cure it.

5. Affects appearance and pronunciation

This mainly refers to the loss of front teeth. A complete dentition can maintain a full and natural facial appearance and can pronounce some special syllables completely and accurately. When the front teeth are missing, it will cause facial wrinkles to increase, the face will age, and speech will become unclear.

6. Decreased chewing function

After tooth loss, the remaining teeth undergo a series of changes, which changes the originally good occlusion relationship and reduces chewing efficiency. Studies have shown that the chewing function of the entire mouth will be reduced by about 30% after the loss of a first molar.

The length of use of a filling is generally related to a variety of factors, including the doctor's skills, the location of the tooth, the patient's subsequent oral care, and the quality of the filled tooth. It usually lasts 3-5 years, but can also last up to 10 years, or even longer. The performance of each filling material is different, so the time it can be used is also different. More wear-resistant materials can last longer. Some if the tooth cavity is larger, deeper and irregular in shape.

Most dental filling materials need more than 2 hours to reach a certain degree of solidification. In addition, the teeth are more sensitive to the stimulation of drugs after filling, and are more likely to be stimulated by food residues after eating, which is more likely to cause pain. Doctors generally recommend not eating within 2 hours after filling, and then you can eat liquid or semi-liquid food.