Causes, Risks, Remedies, and Treatment Costs of Tooth Decay in Your 20s " 365 Dentist

Last updated August 30, 2023

Patient.

Doctor, it's still not good to have so many cavities in your 20s...?

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Yes, it is. Cavities all over the place risk having a negative impact not only on your mouth, but also on your health and real life.
This time, the 2We will discuss the causes, risks, remedies and estimated treatment costs of cavity-filled teeth in the 0s!

Table of Contents

Causes of Cavities in the 20s
Risk of being full of cavities in one's 20s
How to Improve Cavities All Over in Your 20s
Estimated cost of treatment for a full cavity in the 20s.
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Causes of Cavities in the 20s

20's, lots of cavities, treatment costs.

The following habits and constitutions are the main causes of full tooth decay in the 20s.

High frequency of sugar intake
My teeth are dirty.
Tooth quality is vulnerable to acid
Quantity and quality of saliva

Basically,Several causes are often related to cause tooth decayIt is.

High frequency of sugar intake

Cavity bacteria use sugar as a source of tooth-dissolving acid.

Therefore, those who have the following habits,Easily decayed due to the constant supply of sugar, the source of acid, to the caries bacteria.It is.

Has a habit of snacking a lot and eating lazily
Always eating candy or gum.
Habit of frequently drinking sugary drinks, etc.

My teeth are dirty.

Tooth stains are a mass of bacteria that can cause tooth decay and gum disease.

Therefore,People with dirty teeth have more cavities and are more prone to tooth decay.It is.

Not brushing teeth daily enough
Many places where teeth are misaligned and difficult to brush.

These individuals are more likely to accumulate stains on their teeth.

Tooth quality is vulnerable to acid

If the resistance to the acid produced by the caries bacteria is weak,Teeth are more susceptible to decay than those whose teeth are more acid-resistant.It is.

People with cracks in their teeth are also at high risk for tooth decay because caries bacteria can easily enter through cracks in the teeth.

Tooth quality is affected by the environment in which teeth are made, heredity, and drugs.

If the tooth quality is vulnerable to acidity, actively use fluoride to strengthen the tooth structure, etc.

Quality and quantity of saliva

The quantity and quality of saliva are also related to tooth decay.

For saliva,

Self-cleaning," which washes away stains on the teeth
Buffering," which neutralizes acidity in the mouth

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People with low saliva volume and high viscosity have low self-cleaning.

In addition, people with weak bufferingTeeth are more susceptible to decay because of the longer time they are exposed to the acid produced by the cavity-causing bacteriaTendency.

Risk of being full of cavities in one's 20s

If you are full of cavities in your 20s, you are at a higher risk for

Shorter life span of teeth.
Decreased quality of life
May affect appearance and impression.

Cavities not only damage oral and physical health, but also create a bad impression when communicating with others, so do not leave them unattended and get them fixed as soon as possible.

Shorter life span of teeth.

Cavities,Treatment is likely to shorten the life of teeth compared to healthy teethIt is.

If a tooth is ground down due to decay, it may decay again from the boundary between the filling or covering and the tooth.

In addition, when decay progresses to the point that the tooth's nerve is removed, the tooth structure becomes brittle because the tooth is no longer metabolized.

It is important to note that if your teeth are full of cavities as early as your 20s, you are at a higher risk of losing your own teeth that much earlier.

Decreased quality of life

Chewing with one's own teeth when eating is very important for a good meal.

However,Because tooth loss due to decay makes it impossible to eat your favorite foods., ,Decreased quality of lifeI will do so.

There is a relationship between the number of remaining teeth and the foods that can be eaten, as follows *

Number of remaining teeth: 0-5
- Udon noodles, banana, simmered eggplant, etc.
Number of remaining teeth: 6-17
- rice crackers, kinpira, lotus root, kamaboko, okowa, etc.
Number of remaining teeth: 18 to 28
- French bread, vinegared octopus, squid, pickled radish, etc.

The fewer teeth you have left, the more you can only eat soft foods,Limited food choices.exileThe first is the

In addition, the loss of teeth due to decay and a poor bite can affect brain function, digestive function, headaches, stiff shoulders, and other systemic conditions.

Poor physical health is another factor that reduces quality of life.I am sure it will be.

*Source: Dental Health Education under the Geriatric Health Act If you are in charge of dental health consultation 1989

May affect appearance and impression.

Cavities,

Teeth look black and unclean when mouth is open
Bad breath caused by worsening tooth decay causes discomfort.
one's face contorts

Such as,Looks and impressions.badIt can have an impact.

If your teeth are black or your mouth smells bad when you open your mouth, it gives the other person the impression that you are unclean.

In addition, the loss of teeth due to decay and a poor bite can distort the face.

For example, if only the right side of the jaw is left toothless, the facial muscles and bones become unbalanced and distorted from the bite.

If you make a poor impression on others, it will be difficult to perform well in interviews and business.

Be aware that a person full of cavities may also give the impression that he or she has no self-control.

How to Improve Cavities All Over in Your 20s

If you are in your 20s and are full of cavities, you can improve your situation by

Treating cavities
Review how you brush your teeth.
Review your eating habits

Treating cavities

Most importantly,Treat already decayed teeth as soon as possible.It is.

Dental decay, if left untreated, will only progress and will not heal on its own.

In addition, the more advanced the cavity, the more difficult it is to treat, which leads to higher treatment costs and longer treatment periods.

This is because a small cavity can be cured by simply shaving a little and filling it, but the deeper the cavity, the more necessary treatment and the more frequent the visits to the dentist.

The cost of treatment will be more if you choose to pay for your own ceramic or dental implants when a cavity has worsened too much to be covered or when replacing a tooth lost in an extraction. Cavities should be treated as soon as possible.

During treatment, don't go back to cavity-filled teeth.Receive advice on tooth brushing and eating habits.would be even better.

Review how you brush your teeth.

Neglecting to brush teeth increases the number of cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth, further increasing the likelihood that tooth decay will occur or worsen.

Make it a habit to brush your teeth after each meal,Review your methods so that you can brush your teeth the right way.

Your dentist can teach you how to brush your teeth properly.

In addition to simply instructing you on how to brush your teeth, they can advise you on how to brush your teeth according to your individual cavity risk, lifestyle, and other factors, so take advantage of this.

Review your eating habits

Has a habit of snacking a lot and eating lazily
Always eating candy or gum.
Habit of frequently drinking sugary drinks, etc.

People with such habits are more prone to cavities because their teeth are exposed to acid for longer periods of time.

Even if cavities are treated, if the risk of decay due to eating habits is high, they will again be full of cavities.

Take the following measures,Try to reduce the amount of time that teeth are exposed to acid.

Don't keep snacks within easy reach.
Stop "eating while eating," such as eating while playing with your phone or studying.
Hydration should be water, tea, or other non-perfluent drinks.

If you just can't resist,I recommend xylitol snacks that are not acidic.It is.

Estimated cost of treatment for a full cavity in the 20s.

The estimated cost of cavity treatment is as follows (In the case of 30% insurance coverage)

Minor cavities: approx. 1,500 yen per tooth
Moderate cavity: approx. 3,000 yen per tooth
Severe tooth decay (when treatment of the tooth's nerves is required): approx. 1,500-3,000 yen per tooth
Severe tooth decay (when extraction is necessary): approx. 3,000-10,000 yen per tooth

Approximate cost of this per treatment,Treatment costs vary depending on the degree of decay and the number of teeth that need to be treated for decay.

In addition, the cost of prosthetic procedures to restore tooth function, such as crowns, dentures, and implants, is added to the above treatment costs.

The cost of prosthetic procedures varies greatly depending on whether they are covered by insurance, such as silver teeth, dentures, hybrid resin coverings and bridges, or not covered by insurance, such as ceramic, implants, and non-clasp dentures, which are more esthetic and functional.

summary

If you are full of cavities in your 20s, you are at a higher risk of damaging your oral and physical health.

As cavities worsen, the cost of treatment will increase and the duration of treatment will be longer,Visit your dentist as soon as possible to remedy the situation.

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