What causes root rot?

The main causes of root rot are tooth wear, gingival recession, wedge defect, tooth decay, etc.

1. Tooth wear

If long-term excessive use of teeth, such as regular biting hard objects or molars, etc., will lead to excessive wear of enamel on the tooth surface, so that dentin is exposed, and dentin is more sensitive, it is easy to appear root rot.

2. Gingival recession The

retraction of gingival tissue will expose the root part, losing the protection of gums, and external stimuli are more likely to act directly on the root, thus causing root rot.

3. Wedge defect

Incorrect brushing methods, such as long-term horizontal brushing, may lead to wedge defect in the neck of the tooth, which is close to the root, easy to cause root rot and other discomfort.

4. Tooth decay When

caries develops to a certain extent, close to or reach the root site, it may also lead to root rot, and may be accompanied by pain and other symptoms.