What to do if you have an exposed tooth root and it hurts to brush your teeth

The common causes of tooth root exposure and brushing pain are periodontitis, gum recession, etc. The treatment includes general treatment, periodontal treatment, surgical treatment and so on.
1. General treatment: avoid eating cold, spicy and stimulating food; rinse your mouth in time after eating, brush your teeth correctly on time to ensure oral hygiene; use the right toothbrush and toothpaste to avoid damage to the teeth and gums.
2. Medication: If the root of the tooth is exposed and painful due to periodontitis, you can consider local topical minocycline gel, chlorhexidine acetate solution, etc., as well as periodontal sequence treatment.
3. Surgical treatment: gingival recession can be covered with various gingival surgical methods to cover the root surface of the teeth; more serious periodontitis, soft tissue transplantation, guided tissue regeneration, periodontal flap surgery.
When the tooth root is exposed and brushing pain, you need to consult a doctor as soon as possible for professional stomatological examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, and according to the patient’s condition, to formulate a reasonable treatment plan, to avoid delaying the condition.