The surgeon warned about the risk of being in intensive care due to untreated caries

Maxillofacial surgeon, dental surgeon at Naudent Dentistry, Ph.D. Kirill Polyakov said on Thursday, March 12, that advanced caries can lead to serious complications that can be eliminated even in intensive care.

According to the doctor, any advanced caries is a source of infection, and if the inflammation reaches the nerve and then extends beyond the tooth, the process ceases to be local. He noted that at first there is swelling of the gums or cheeks, then the temperature rises, it becomes difficult to open the mouth, swallow, weakness appears, and at this stage the most dangerous begins.

"There are many vessels and anatomical spaces in the maxillofacial region, through which the infection can spread quite quickly. In severe cases, phlegmon develops — extensive purulent inflammation, and here the dentist may already be powerless. This is a condition that requires urgent hospitalization, surgery, and inpatient treatment. Sometimes in intensive care," the surgeon said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

Polyakov explained that no one gets to the intensive care unit because of a "small hole." They get there because of an advanced infection that develops when the problem is ignored.

"Modern dentistry has long been able to work without pain and unnecessary stress. Removing a problem tooth or treating inflammation at an early stage is fast and predictable. It's much easier than dealing with complications in the hospital. Toothache can be not just a signal of discomfort, but a warning that is better to hear on time," he concluded.

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On March 10, Vladimir Khatagov, head of the dental department at the Be Healthy Clinic in St. Petersburg, said that chronic stress, which can cause bruxism - involuntary night gnashing of teeth — can lead to problems with the oral cavity and tooth loss. 360.ru .

Olga Kharlamova, a dentist and founder of STOMTECH PRO, said on March 5 that the fear of dental procedures, known as dentophobia, can be caused by various factors, including negative childhood experiences and feelings of uncertainty during a visit to the doctor. In addition, many patients are afraid of the unknown - they do not understand what exactly the doctor will do, how the procedure will go and how unpleasant it will be.

Earlier, on February 1, dental surgeon Vyacheslav Minko said that constant dry mouth not only causes discomfort, but also leads to enamel demineralization, caries development and periodontal inflammation. Life.Ru .

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