Toothache is one of the most horrible 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 the jaw, when you turn your head. .. Sometimes it even hurts just to breathe!
There are several causes of toothache. This can be associated with problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, tooth cracks, etc. Sometimes food gets stuck between teeth and toothache occurs. It begins at the root of the affected tooth, and then spreads to the jaw, ear and neck. Sometimes it is so strong that a person desperately wants to stop it instantly.
How to soothe a toothache at home
Even children know that when a tooth is aching, it is necessary to visit a dentist. Nevertheless, 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 the mouth with this solution for several minutes and spit it out.
2. Carnation 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, a few drops of clove oil apply on a cotton swab and put it on a sore spot.
3. How to calm a toothache caused by a stuck food between teeth? To do this, you can use dental floss. However, the gums become too sensitive, so you need to be careful. You can apply clove oil before using dental floss.
4. Some people get rid of the pain of cold. For this, the ice pack is applied to a painful place for 15 minutes. It also helps sucking small ice cubes several times a day.
How to quickly remove a toothache
1. One of the easiest ways is placing a tooth of garlic around the tooth.
2. You can also try eucalyptus oil. Drop a couple of drops on the cotton wool and attach to a sore spot for quick relief.
3. Leaves peppermint also proved 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 calm a toothache quickly and permanently? One of the best options is a decoction of oak bark. Rinse your mouth with fresh decoction - and you will forget about what are the sick teeth!
How to soothe toothache with
medicines There are several types of pain medication that you can use 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", since it is anti-inflammatory. This will help reduce swelling and pressure on the nerves of the tooth and, accordingly, reduce pain.
- If there is a toothache under the crown, you can use a warmer - attach it to the sore side, and after a while you will feel better.
Attention! If the pain persists and your temperature rises, call for an ambulance immediately or visit a dentist( if possible).
All the above measures will give you only a temporary relief, as only the dentist will be able to calm down the toothache. Only he can determine the cause of the pain and, based on this, choose the appropriate treatment: sealing, treatment of the canal or tooth extraction. In your own power to prevent further repetition of toothache due to proper and regular care of the oral cavity. It includes brushing your teeth and gums twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. In addition, it is necessary to visit the dentist twice a year.