Toothache is one of the most terrible conditions that can be unbearable even for the most patient. It hurts when you smile or frown, when you eat or drink, when you squeeze or unclench your jaws, when you turn your head ... Sometimes it even hurts just to breathe!
There are several causes of toothache. This can be due to problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, tooth cracks, etc. Sometimes food gets stuck between the teeth and a toothache appears. It begins at the root of the affected tooth, and then extends to the jaw, ear and neck. Sometimes it is so strong that a person desperately wants to stop her instantly.
How to soothe a toothache at home
Even children know that when a tooth hurts, you need to visit a dentist. However, until that time, you can try some folk remedies.
1. In a glass of warm water, add one teaspoon of salt and mix well to dissolve. Rinse your mouth with this solution for several minutes and spit it out.
2. Clove oil has an amazing effect on toothache. It has natural anti-inflammatory properties, which, as a rule, help to anesthetize the area around the affected tooth. To do this, apply a few drops of clove oil on a cotton swab and put it on a sore spot.
3. How to soothe a toothache caused by food stuck between your teeth? You can use dental floss for this. However, the gums became too sensitive, so you need to be careful. You can apply clove oil before using dental floss.
4. The use of cold helps some to get rid of pain. For this, an ice pack is applied to a painful place for 15 minutes. It also helps to suck small ice cubes several times a day.
How to relieve toothache quickly
1. One of the easiest ways is to place a clove of garlic near the tooth.
2. You can also try eucalyptus oil. Drop a couple of drops on a cotton wool and attach to a sore spot for quick relief.
3. Peppermint leaves have also been shown to be effective. Place a few mint leaves around the affected tooth and leave for a few minutes until the pain subsides.
4. How to soothe a toothache quickly and for a long time? One of the best options is a decoction of oak bark. Rinse your mouth with fresh broth - and you will forget about what bad teeth are!
How to soothe toothache with medicines
There are several types of pain medication that can be used for this purpose.
- The drugs "Ibuprofen" and "Acetaminophen" are the most widely used. The dosage of the drug should comply with the recommendations on the package.
- You can also take the drug "Aspirin", as it is anti-inflammatory. This will help reduce swelling and pressure on the nerves of the tooth and, accordingly, reduce pain.
- If you feel a toothache under the crown, then you can use a heating pad - attach it to the sore side, and after a while you will feel better.
Attention! If the pain does not stop and your temperature rises - immediately call an ambulance or visit your dentist (if possible).
All the above measures will give you only temporary relief, since only a dentist can finally calm a toothache. Only he can determine the cause of the pain and, based on this, choose the appropriate treatment: filling, canal treatment or tooth extraction. It is in your power to prevent further recurrence of toothache due to proper and regular oral care. It includes brushing your teeth and gums twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. In addition, you must always visit the dentist twice a year.