Many people's teeth become sour when they eat something irritating. What's going on? Experts explain that tooth sourness is a symptom of dentin hypersensitivity, which may be caused by a lack of enamel leading to the exposure of dentin, poor enamel calcification, or severe tooth wear on one side due to long-term chewing of food. In addition to commonly used oral cleaning methods such as brushing teeth frequently, there are also several tips that can be used to prevent and treat dentin allergies.
For example, patients can chew on some raw walnut kernels or repeatedly rub the sensitive area of their teeth with fresh garlic cross-sections. Allicin has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and is effective in treating dentin hypersensitivity. Raw walnut kernels contain a large amount of tannic acid, which can coagulate proteins in the dentinal tubules and also have a desensitizing effect.
Another simple and convenient method is to use the tea leaves that can be seen everywhere around us. Overnight tea should not be casually thrown away. It can be "recycled" and chewed in the mouth, especially on allergic teeth. Fresh tea leaves can also be placed directly into the sensitive areas of teeth and gently chewed. Research has shown that tea contains abundant components such as fluoride and tea polyphenols. Tea polyphenols have the effects of disinfection and sterilization. They not only inhibit the growth of dental caries bacteria, but also enhance the acid resistance of dental enamel. Moreover, in the presence of fluoride, the acid resistance is unexpectedly enhanced. In addition, fluoride ions in tea have a good health effect on teeth, as they have a strong affinity for calcium in teeth, which is like adding a protective layer to teeth.
When using the method of chewing tea leaves to treat toothache, it is not necessary to choose high-end tea because the fluoride content of high-end tea is much lower than that of low-end tea.
The above methods are remedial measures for tooth soreness, and they are also effective in preventing dental diseases. Of course, drinking tea for a long time can also have a certain dental health effect. In addition, to prevent dentin allergies, it is best to chew food with both sides of the teeth to avoid excessive wear on one side of the teeth, and it is best to eat less hard foods.
