How to kill the dental nerve at home using folk remedies and relieve pain

Toothache is explained by the presence of a nerve - a process that connects the human nervous system with the dental crown.

If you have a pain syndrome, it is important to know how you can kill the nerve yourself at home using folk remedies (iodine, alcohol, vinegar, garlic, etc.), as well as how to quickly relieve pain at home with the help of medications, which will be discussed in detail Further.

What is a nerve and what is it for?

Human teeth consist of an outer bony part (crown) and numerous blood vessels inside.
Blood and lymphatic vessels, small fibers and a whole network of nerve endings are located inside - in the pulp, which is inaccessible to the human eye. Nerve fibers go far into the roots along the canal. This is the natural anatomical structure of the human tooth.

At human birth, the nerve is a catalyst for the process of growth and proper nutrition of the tooth. Afterwards, the function changes - the endings are an indicator of the ongoing destruction of the outer crown.

Types of nerve removal

Amputation . The pulp is not completely removed, but only its coronal part; the root pulp remains. Amputation has limited indications and is used in children when the roots of the teeth have not yet formed. In adults, it is used only when there is confidence that the neurovascular bundle is not completely affected.
Extirpation . This method involves complete removal of the infected tooth pulp, cleaning of the root canals, followed by filling them.

How long does it take to die

Killing the nerve is called a devitalization procedure. This relieves periodic pain when eating cold, hot or sweet foods. The nerve dies from a day to several days or even months - it all depends on the method used for this. If a special remedy is used, then you won’t have to wait long - the well-known arsenic neutralizes nerve endings within 24 hours or even less.

If the decision was made not to touch the entire destroyed tooth, then you will have to endure periodic unbearable pain for several months - killing occurs due to developing dangerous bacteria. It is prohibited to resort to such a method, because it is fraught with the formation of a cyst due to the discarded “waste” into the gums and pulp.

This is important: Devitalization involves stopping the nutrition of the tooth, so after some time the crown will darken. The way out of the situation is treatment - the use of a filling will close the exposed roots and gums, and also prevent darkening of the bone part.

What are the signs of a dead tooth?

A dead tooth is a tooth that is no longer receiving fresh blood. For many people, discoloration can be one of the first signs of a dying tooth. You may also experience pain in your teeth or gums.

Healthy teeth are usually a shade of white, although the color may vary depending on your diet and oral hygiene. For example, if you regularly consume foods that stain, such as coffee, blueberries, or red wine, your smile may appear white or light yellow. However, this discoloration is likely to be uniform.

If you have a tooth that is discolored because it is dying, it will be a different color than the rest of your teeth. A dying tooth may be yellow, light brown, gray or even black. It can almost look like a tooth bruise. The discoloration will increase over time as the tooth continues to decay and the nerve dies.

Pain is another possible symptom. Some people don't feel pain. Others experience mild pain, while some people experience severe pain. The pain is often caused by a dying nerve. It can also be caused by an infection. Other signs of infection may include:

bad breath, bad taste in the mouth, swelling around the gum line.
If you experience any symptoms of a dying tooth, it is important to see a doctor right away.

In what cases is it necessary to kill him?

The dental nerve is killed in most cases for painless treatment. Moreover, deformation of the pulp - drilling the tooth to apply a filling - will subsequently provoke partial “exposure” of the nerve endings. As a result, even after treatment the person will experience pain.

Among all the reasons for killing the dental nerve are:

prosthetics;
deep carious cavity - when caries has affected the deep layers of the pulp;
previous poor-quality dental treatment – pain occurred after dental intervention;
mechanical injury.

Prerequisites also include inflammation of the pulp, developing periodontitis and other destructive processes of the dental crown.

Symptoms

You can find out about the destruction of the pulp and the impact on the dental nerve by the existing unpleasant symptoms :

prolonged pain - in most cases occurs after eating cold or hot, indicates inflammation of the pulp, tissue death;
severe – acute pain can also cause the development of pulpitis, often indicating the formation of a crack in the dentin (the second layer of the tooth);
aching - this type of pain indicates the beginning of destruction and partial exposure of the pulp;
attacks - pain occurs only when pressure is applied to the tooth.

The formation of a characteristic unpleasant sensation when cold or hot is also noted. This occurs due to increased sensitivity of the tooth, which is the result of exposure of the nerve or root. Sometimes such symptoms indicate improper use of a toothbrush or the use of inappropriate toothpaste, which gradually leads to abrasion of the enamel.

Complications

When carrying out such a procedure, complications may arise, caused by both the dentist and the patient himself. Medical errors that cause complications include:

breakage of the extractor in the channel . Occurs as a result of using low-quality tools or using too much force during removal;
bleeding from the canal , which can be caused by excessive tissue trauma that occurs when the pulp is torn off;
the occurrence of inflammation due to incomplete removal of necrotic tissue, which is characterized by severe pain and can lead to complete loss of the tooth.

Complications caused by the patient themselves include the following:

residual pulpitis;
periodontitis.

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How dentists do it

For devitalization, it is better to contact dentists, who will conduct a thorough examination, determining the cause of the toothache. Specialists use special means to quickly kill the nerve and stop the patient’s suffering.

Arsenic pastes

Arsenic is the most common dental nerve killer used in dentistry. Previously, it was used in its “pure” form, mixed with suitable additives.

Today we offer ready-made formulations :

Devit-ars - promotes rapid neutralization of the nerve, has an analgesic effect due to the content of lidocaine hydrochloride. The mixture is applied for a day, but with a special tooth structure, exposure is required for 2 days.
Kaustinerv Rapid - the main component in the form of arsenic anhydride is contained in only one third of the presented composition. The rest is lidocaine, menthol, phenol and other additives. As a result, it is used to kill the nerve for 2-3 days.
Septodont is a paste with a wide range of effects, actively used for the treatment of periodontitis. Has antibacterial and antifungal effects.
Pulparsen - one third consists of the main substance arsenic, contains the antiseptic camphor.
Causticin is also one third of arsenic anhydride, the rest is reserved for antiseptic and analgesic substances. Use to neutralize the dental nerve for at least 2 days.

Devit Ars Kaustinerv Septodont

Attention: The use of arsenic-based products must be carried out in strict compliance with the instructions and only with the permission of a doctor. Violation of recommendations may lead to irreversible consequences for human health.

Arsenic-free pastes

Such drugs include Devit-P and Devit-S . These agents are based on paraformaldehyde, lidocaine has an anesthetic effect, and creosote has an antimicrobial effect. Due to the fact that the drugs do not contain arsenic, their use takes place within 10 days.

Devit P Devit S

The advantage of the presented products is the absence of a substance dangerous to the human body and the need to clean the dental canal before treatment.

Process steps

Once the medication is applied to the exposed pulp, the process of neutralizing the dental nerve begins. Due to the influence of basic substances, cell respiration is impaired, resulting in decomposition of the constituent nerve branches.

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What causes toothaches?

The most common cause of toothache is inflammation of the pulp. And inflammation, in turn, is often caused by infection. The main factor influencing the penetration of infection is caries.

This process begins with the gradual destruction of dentin. As long as it does not reach the pulp, there will be no pain. There is a possibility that the tooth will not need to be removed if caries is detected and treated in time. The photo on the right shows what the initial stage of caries looks like.
After complete destruction of dentin, the disease progresses to pulpitis. This is inflammation of the pulp, the softest and most vulnerable part of the tooth. In this case, the dentist decides whether to remove some part of the pulp or all of it.
The third stage – periodontitis – is the most advanced. This is an inflammation that affects not only the dental pulp, which contains the nerves, but also the gums. Even strong painkillers will no longer work. In case of periodontitis, the nerve has to be completely removed. Such a tooth is now insensitive and is called dead.

How to kill with drugs

The use of the above products requires careful preparation, and then high-quality dental treatment.
The entire process of nerve removal includes the following steps:

Opening the tooth - it is necessary to fully expose the pulp.
Application of medication and temporary filling.
Removing the applied composition, cleaning the canals, if necessary.
Additional disinfection.
Filling or other type of treatment.
Control photo.

If you have severe pain, it is recommended to consult a dentist to identify the causes and develop appropriate treatment. Otherwise, you can only make the situation worse.

Functions

Nerves perform a vital function , supporting its metabolic processes and allowing it to sense temperatures. If the nerve is removed, the tooth gradually “dies” . First of all, he is left without a blood supply.

Because of this, the saturation of dentin with minerals , and it becomes fragile. Over time, the color of the enamel changes, acquiring darker shades. Then the crown begins to crumble.

The duration of the crown destruction process will depend only on the quality of the treatment performed and may take several years.

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Preparing for the procedure at home

Self-killing a nerve at home begins with preparation, which takes place in the following sequence :

Brushing your teeth – It is important to thoroughly clean your teeth, especially the one that will be treated. When brushing, all actions are smooth and without pressing with a toothbrush - this can provoke a new attack of pain.

Disinfection of available instruments - applying a paste or other product can be done in different ways using the most unexpected tools. All used items must be disinfected with alcohol or vodka.

Cleaning the hollow of a tooth - take a needle or thin wire and clean with careful and leisurely movements.

Rinsing the tooth with an antiseptic - after all procedures, the oral cavity is simply rinsed with a special antiseptic solution.

After the preparation has been completed, they begin to search for a tooth that has no prospects for treatment. To do this, touch each person with a cooled cotton ball, “listening” to the pain syndrome. If the pain is severe but short-lived, then the tooth should be treated by a dentist. If the pain goes away only after a few minutes, the tooth can be “finished off.”

Contraindications

Before treatment, the doctor must collect medical history data, that is, all information about the patient’s health status. Contraindications to nerve removal may include:

pregnancy (first and last trimesters);
hepatitis, HIV infection;
open form of tuberculosis;
acute inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa.

It is worth noting that in case of acute pain, some contraindications can be considered relative: the decision is made by the dentist.

How to kill an open dental nerve yourself at home

There are several ways to remove the nerve yourself, which is carried out after the preparation presented above.

Here you can use:

Powder	A few grains are simply poured into the open channel. The method is dangerous to use because it entails corresponding intoxication.
Zinc	It is obtained from printing house ink by burning a small piece of newspaper. For the procedure, you need to use an anesthetic - drink Ketanov, apply Baralgin. Afterwards, a moistened cotton ball is dumped in the ashes of the burnt newspaper until it reaches a black color. Afterwards, you need to put it in the tooth and cover it with a clean one.
Alcohol	A cotton ball is soaked in alcohol and placed in the exposed tooth. You can prepare a solution - mix alcohol with water in a 1:1 ratio and rinse your mouth with it. This way you can relieve pain for a short time.
Vinegar	For killing, only 6% product is used. A ball of cotton wool is also soaked in it and placed in the tooth. You should be careful when using this method, since vinegar can cause burns to the mucous membranes.
Arsenic	Using this method is strictly prohibited at home. Here you need to use special medicines on arsenic bases.
Iodine	A cotton ball soaked in iodine is placed into the tooth and left for a day.

Of all these methods, iodine is the safest. It is used carefully, monitoring the position of the cotton temporary filling - it is necessary to prevent the product from getting on the gums and mucous membranes.

The nerve has died - how to remove it at home?

You will not be able to remove the nerve yourself at home. It is better to consult a doctor who will use a special pulp extractor. Home removal can lead to disruption of the integrity of the nerve, which may cause the pain to recur.

Please note: Some people, having killed a nerve at home, try to remove it themselves using a regular needle. This method is theoretically correct, but in practice it always leads to complications.

Seeing a dentist even after self-killing a nerve is not a mistake; no punishment will follow for this. Only a specialist will assess the condition of the tooth.

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Why does a tooth need a nerve?

The main function of nerve endings is sensory perception. With the rapid development of the pathological process, a pain reaction occurs, which signals tissue damage. Many people ask why there is a nerve in a tooth. In reality, it plays an important role and performs the following functions:

Sensory. Signals the presence of development of an anomalous process.
Nutritious. Provides nutrition to soft and hard tooth tissues.
Immune. Plays an important protective role.

In addition, nerve endings play an important role in the mineralization of enamel and dentin. Why there are nerves in a tooth and what their role is, you can find out from our dentists at the Alpha Dent clinic. They are always ready to clearly demonstrate and tell everything so that the patient has a complete picture of why pain occurs and how to prevent the spread of the inflammatory process. Our clinic specialists are always ready to provide free advice and provide the necessary assistance.

The safest folk methods that will help calm the nerve and relieve pain

There are safer methods used at home to devitalize the dental nerve.

These include:

Salt	This method involves using a saline solution to rinse your mouth. To prepare, mix a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. This treatment will relieve pain in the inflamed nerve of the tooth for a short time.
Salt and garlic	A clove of garlic is ground into a paste and mixed with a small amount of salt. Next, the resulting mixture is placed into the open canal (hole in the tooth) until the pain syndrome is completely eliminated.
Comfrey flower	Make a root tincture - for this, 10 g of the main component is poured with 50 ml of alcohol and left for 10 days. A cotton ball is soaked in the tincture and placed in the tooth canal.
Propolis	Pour 30 g of propolis into 200 ml of alcohol and leave the mixture for 10 days. The finished tincture can be purchased at the pharmacy. Soak a cotton ball in the solution and place it in the tooth until the pain disappears.
Hydrogen peroxide	Use a 3% hydrogen solution, diluting it in water in a ratio of 2:1. A cotton swab is also soaked in the resulting liquid and applied to the exposed nerve.
Onion peel	It is used to prepare a decoction that can be used to rinse your mouth to get rid of pain. Pour about 30 g of husk into half a liter of boiling water and put on fire, bring to a boil, boil for 5 minutes. Then the broth is removed from the heat and kept for another 2 hours. Afterwards you can use it as directed, it will help calm the nerve and reduce pain.
Clove essential oil	Ready-made oil is purchased at a specialized store. A drop of the product should be placed on a cotton pad and applied to the sore tooth.
Lilac	An effective spring remedy. It is necessary to collect the leaves, chop them and pour half a liter of boiling water in the amount of 30 g. Then put on fire, bring to a boil, turn off the heat and leave for 2 hours. Simply rinse your mouth with the resulting decoction.
Wheat	If a toothache occurs, you need to drop the juice squeezed from the grains into the lesion.
Herbal infusions	Here you can use chamomile, lemon balm, cloves, sage, mint and oak bark for preparation. Rinse your mouth with the prepared infusions immediately when pain occurs. This recipe notes that it is better to use a warm infusion for processing.
Pepper	Pepper and salt mixed in equal quantities must be poured into the resulting hole.

All the given recipes for killing the dental nerve are used immediately when pain occurs. Keep tampons and components in the canal until pain is completely eliminated.

How to relieve pain with medications

If you do not want to deal with the above methods of tooth pain relief, you can use ready-made medications. All of them are intended only to eliminate pain; devitalization of the dental nerve does not occur in this case.

The most popular means include:

Ketones	The most effective medicine for pain relief. Approved for use only by adults, it has a large number of contraindications.
Ketorol	An analogue of Ketanov with the same positive properties. It has many contraindications, which include diseases of the respiratory system, liver disorders, and stomach pathologies.
Took	Can relieve pain of moderate intensity. For people with increased hypersensitivity or during pregnancy, it is better not to take it.
Moment	Recommended for use to relieve inflammation and relieve pain. Dangerous for use during pregnancy and lactation; not recommended in the presence of ulcers or any pathologies of the circulatory system.
Solpadeine	Recommended for use when it is necessary to quickly relieve pain and inflammation. Do not use if you have problems with blood pressure.
It is based on valerian tincture and contains additional substances. Effective in the presence of mild pain. The drug is used to rinse a diseased tooth.
Validol or Carvalol	They belong to the group of emergency drugs. A cotton ball is soaked in one of these products and applied to the diseased tooth.

This is important: The products presented must be used in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturers. It is important to exclude the presence of contraindications.

conclusions

It’s not for nothing that there are so many clinics where patients receive qualified care. Thirty percent of people who go to the dentist with extensive and advanced inflammation could minimize the damage if they contacted the dentist in a timely manner. Self-medication can result not only in wasted patient time, but also in large financial expenses.

It is possible to kill the dental nerve at home, but it is an extremely risky activity. It will be easier to avoid many problems if you maintain oral hygiene, visit a doctor on time, and, if possible, do not self-medicate.

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Most patients faced with nerve devitalization prefer treatment in the clinic. The majority of them did not experience any problems after this procedure.

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