Toothache can be very insidious. She catches a person by surprise precisely at the moment when he does not expect her at all. Very often, pain is transferred to the ear and head. What to do if a tooth hurts? In this review, we will consider the main ways to deal with discomfort.
Emergency means
How to cope with discomfort if the tooth is really sore? What to do? As an emergency remedy, you can try to use medicines and folk remedies. Many also confirm the effectiveness of Chinese medicine. On our body there are a number of points, with pressure on which you can ease the pain.
The cutter hurts: what can not be done?
Let's dwell on this in more detail. What can in no case be done with toothache:
- Warm the sore spot: heat can trigger the development of infection. This will only worsen the condition of the patient.
- Sleep on a flat surface: the head should always lie on a small hill. So the blood will not accumulate in the area of inflammation.
- Drink cold water: for a while, the coolness may give relief, but not for long. A few days later, flux or inflammation of the dental nerve may develop .
- Take antibiotics without the recommendation of a doctor: this is a fairly serious drug, so it is not recommended to take them on your own.
What medications help with toothache?
Today there are enough of them. What to do if a tooth hurts? The first and most reasonable solution is to visit the dental office. If this is not possible, then special pills will help relieve pain. You can buy them at any pharmacy. You will probably find some of them in your home medicine cabinet. Proven and effective drugs such as Aspirin and Analgin help well with toothache. It is better to start taking them in half a tablet. It is also worth considering that "Aspirin" negatively affects tooth enamel and the condition of the gastrointestinal tract. "Analgin" can adversely affect blood formation processes. For this reason, it is impossible to take such painkillers uncontrollably. They are used only for relief of acute pain. They also help relieve inflammation a bit. You can take no more than 4 tablets per day.
Another drug that is very effective for toothache is Ketanov. It has a strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. However, it has a number of contraindications. It can not be drunk by persons under the age of 16 years, as well as nursing and pregnant women. "Ketanov" is contraindicated in people suffering from kidney and liver failure.
Toothache injections
How to choose the right one? What should I do if my tooth hurts? Injections give instant effect. They help to quickly eliminate dental inflammation. Thanks to the principle of action, drugs quickly enter the bloodstream and instantly relieve pain. As a medicine for the injection, you can use "Ketanov". The so-called triad also gives a good effect: a combination of "Diphenhydramine", "Analgin" and "Aspirin". Such an injection will allow you to instantly get rid of severe toothache.
We treat incisors folk remedies
What to do if you don’t have the opportunity to immediately consult a doctor and a tooth hurts? What to do quickly at home? To cope with a toothache, folk remedies will help. Today there are many. With aching pain, propolis helps well. It is enough to attach a small piece of this tool to the site of inflammation in the mouth. And after 15 minutes, this useful product can significantly alleviate pain. The effect brings and alcohol tincture of propolis. 3 ml of the product should be diluted in a glass of water and used as a rinse.
You can treat tooth pain with an iodine compress. A cotton swab moistened in a solution is simply applied to a diseased tooth and held until it feels relief. You can rub the gum with iodine. However, such a procedure cannot be carried out more than 4 times a day. In addition, this method is not suitable for children. You can also prepare a rinse. To do this, in a glass of water you need to dilute 6 drops of iodine and 5 grams of salt. This method is not suitable for pregnant women. If puffiness appeared on the outside of the cheek, then you can draw an iodine grid on it. It should be applied three times with an interval of 15 minutes.
Another effective treatment for toothache is lard. Just attach a piece of this product to the site of inflammation. Never use salted lard.
For toothache, you can use hydrogen peroxide. It has an excellent antiseptic effect. It is necessary to prepare a solution of 110 ml of water and 10 ml of peroxide. This liquid is used to rinse. If the pain is severe, you can hold a small amount of the solution in your mouth.
In the distant past, people used garlic to fight toothache. The wedge is rubbed with a cleaned wedge. You can also wrap a piece of garlic in gauze and use a patch to fix it on the fold of a brush. The vegetable must be used on the side opposite from the inflamed tooth.
Rinses and solutions for toothache
Which are better to apply? What to do if a tooth hurts? Rinses with special solutions give a good effect. The traditional remedies for the treatment of toothache usually include salt and soda. They can be used both individually and together. On a glass of water you need to take 7 grams of soda. Rinse is carried out 7 times a day.
As a disinfection of the oral cavity, herbal infusions and goods are well suited. This procedure will help get rid of inflammation and pain. You can use the infusion of sage. To prepare it, take 15 grams of herb per glass of boiling water. For 10 minutes, the liquid is heated in a water bath. The filtered product is cooled to a comfortable temperature and used for rinsing. The procedure is carried out once every one and a half hours. In the same way, you can prepare an infusion of mint, plantain or lemon balm. Good help from toothache and fresh leaves of plantain. You just need to pour leaves with boiling water and knead a little in your hands.
Unconventional ways
Very often, toothache is transferred to other areas. As a result, discomfort occurs in the ear. In addition, it also hurts under the tooth. What to do in this case? You can try the methods of Chinese healers. These include acupressure. There are three active points on the human body, when exposed to which you can easily and quickly get rid of pain. This is a place located on the arm between the thumb and forefinger. Try to massage this area of the arm on the opposite side from the inflamed tooth. Within 4 minutes you need to make soft rotational movements. For a massage, you can also use a piece of ice.
Another important point is the index finger nail. It is necessary to massage the hand from the same side where the diseased tooth is. You can also try massaging the upper edge and earlobe. Massage movements are performed from top to bottom. The index finger should be pressed until a slight redness appears.
Other methods
What to do if a tooth hurts? You can cope with unpleasant sensations with the help of essential oils. Peppermint and clove oils help best. They can be dripped directly into a hole in the tooth or applied on a cotton swab to a sore spot. One drop will be enough. However, it should be borne in mind that essential oils can burn mucous membranes.
Toothache in children
What you need to know about her? Since tooth enamel is very thin in children, the incisors hurt quite often. For their treatment, it is better to choose safe and effective agents. The child’s tooth is swollen and sore: what to do? Of the drugs, Ibuklin is best. This is a syrup that contains ibuprofen and paracetamol. You can also give propolis to the child to chew. With severe pain, the drug is applied directly to the site of inflammation. After a few minutes, even the most acute pain will pass.
Such a natural antibiotic as beets is perfect for dental treatment. Just put a little fresh vegetable between the gum and the incisor. Angelica leaves also have a good effect.
It is important to teach the child how to brush his teeth as early as possible. As soon as the first incisor erupts in the baby, you can proceed to hygienic cleaning.
How to treat toothache during pregnancy?
This issue should be given special attention. What to do if during the period of carrying a child the future mother has a toothache? What to do? It is very difficult for pregnant women to get rid of problems with incisors, because many drugs in their position simply cannot be taken.
The list of allowed painkillers for pregnant women includes:
- "Spazmalgon";
- No-shpa;
- "Paracetamol".
But it is better to first try to get rid of the pain with the help of folk remedies. Clove or powder from it works well. It disinfects the oral cavity and helps eliminate pain. It is only necessary to place the spice on the gum near the affected tooth. For acute pain, you can use a mixture of Kalanchoe and aloe juice. They need to be mixed in equal proportions. This tool is recommended to lubricate the gums.
During breastfeeding you can use drugs such as Lidocaine and Ultracaine. They are administered in the form of injections. After the procedure, you can’t feed the baby for a couple of hours.
When else can problems arise with incisors?
What to do if the tooth hurts after installing the prosthesis? If the operation was carried out correctly, unpleasant sensations should not arise. For three days after prosthetics, painful sensations may persist. If, after the end of the adaptation period, you still feel pain under the crown, then the procedure was performed incorrectly. Most likely, these sensations are caused by incorrect turning of the tooth or perforation of the root canal. In this case, it is better not to self-medicate, but to contact your doctor immediately.
What to do if the extracted tooth hurts? What to do in this case? If the discomfort persists for a long time and the above means do not give a result, you should visit the dentist.
Conclusion
Toothache is one of the most unpleasant ailments that a person has to face in life. It is difficult to constantly monitor the health of the incisors, so it is extremely important to know how to cope with painful sensations. The situation may be complicated by the inability to visit the dental office.
What to do if tooth aches when pressed? What to do? In order to quickly stop the pain, use medication. Best of all, “Analgin” and “Ketanov” deal with toothache. The latter can be used even in the form of an injection. If there are no medications at hand, try folk remedies to relieve pain. Even a simple solution of salt and soda will give a positive effect. Well help infusions of herbs and propolis. Essential oils can also be used. In the absence of the simplest folk remedies, you can try to alleviate the pain with the help of acupuncture. There are several points on our body, the impact on which helps to get rid of pain.