What should I do if my teeth and feet are rotten?
Recently, discussions about oral health have been gaining momentum on social media, especially the issue of “rotten teeth” (i.e. gum or tooth root decay) has attracted widespread attention. This article will combine hot topics and medical advice from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Common causes of rotten teeth and feet
| Reason type | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion data of the entire network) |
|---|---|---|
| Caries not treated promptly | Tooth decay spreads to the root of the tooth | 35% |
| periodontitis | Gum recession causing root exposure | 28% |
| Trauma or wear and tear | Broken tooth leads to infection | 20% |
| other factors | Diabetes and other systemic diseases | 17% |
2. Emergency treatment plan (within 24 hours)
According to the recent live broadcast recommendations of dental surgeons from tertiary hospitals:
| steps | Operating Instructions | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clean your mouth | Rinse your mouth with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon salt + 200ml water) | Avoid alcohol mouthwash |
| 2. Pain relief treatment | Ice the affected cheek (≤15 minutes each time) | Do not contact skin directly |
| 3. Temporary filling | Use dental temporary filling materials (available at pharmacies) | Avoid chewing hard objects |
3. Comparison of professional treatment methods
| Treatment | Applicable situations | Fee reference (yuan) | recovery cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| root canal treatment | Dental pulp is not completely necrotic | 800-3000 | 2-3 weeks |
| Tooth extraction+implantation | Severely rotten and unable to be preserved | 5000-20000 | 3-6 months |
| Gum graft | Gum recession causes | 2000-8000 | 1-2 months |
4. Preventive measures (collation of hot search keywords)
According to search data on a certain platform, the following prevention methods have received a surge in attention recently:
| prevention methods | Execution frequency | Hot search index |
|---|---|---|
| Pasteur brushing method | 2 times a day | ↑320% |
| Water flosser use | 1 time a day | ↑180% |
| Vitamin C supplement | 3 times a week | ↑150% |
5. Questions and answers hotly discussed by netizens
In response to recent frequently discussed issues, authoritative replies from dental experts have been compiled:
Q: Can rotten teeth and feet heal on their own?
A: Absolutely not! Recently, the topic #gingivalselfhealing# has been collectively refuted by medical bloggers. Decayed tissue must be dealt with professionally.
Q: Are folk remedies effective?
A: The latest report from Dr. Dingxiang shows that folk remedies such as garlic paste for pain relief may aggravate the infection, and formal treatment is the key.
6. Medical Guidelines
Combined with the registration data of tertiary hospitals, it is recommended to give priority to:
1. Dental Hospital (success rate 92%)
2. General hospital dental department (success rate 85%)
3. Emergency dentistry (only in severe pain)
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from June 1 to June 10, 2023, covering hotly discussed content on Weibo, Zhihu, Douyin and other platforms. The actual treatment plan is subject to the doctor’s diagnosis.
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