The best way to treat toothache is to see a dentist to identify the cause and start the most appropriate treatment, however, while waiting for the consultation there are some natural ways that can help relieve pain at home:
- Floss between the teeth at the site of pain, as some food remains may be causing inflammation at the site; Rinse your mouth with warm water and salt to improve your mouth's cleanliness, eliminate bacteria and help treat a possible infection; Mouthwash with worm tea or apple tea as they have strong anti-inflammatory properties that relieve pain; Bite a clove at the affected tooth site, because in addition to relieving pain, it fights bacteria that may be causing inflammation of the site; Hold an ice pack on your face at the site of the pain, or put an ice pack in your mouth, because cold reduces inflammation and relieves pain.
In addition, if the pain is frequent and there is already a dentist's indication, it is possible to take an analgesic or an anti-inflammatory, such as Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, to control the pain and reduce inflammation.
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These home remedies should not replace the dentist's consultation because there may be infections or cavities that need to be treated and, although the pain is relieved, the cause remains and may get worse over time.
The tooth that is hurting is also very sensitive to changes in temperature and, therefore, one should avoid eating very hot or cold foods, as well as avoiding the entry of cold air into the mouth when speaking. A good tip is to apply gauze over the tooth to protect it from the air temperature.
Possible causes of pain
Toothache is caused mainly when a tooth becomes cracked, but it can also happen due to the presence of cavities, abscesses or due to the birth of a wisdom tooth, for example.
Although the birth of a wisdom tooth does not need specific treatment and the pain relieves over time, almost all other causes need to be treated and it is therefore very important to always consult the dentist.
In addition, blows to the mouth can cause fractures in the tooth or root that are not identified with the naked eye, but that cause pain especially when chewing or when in contact with hot or cold foods.
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When to go to the dentist
In any case of toothache it is important to see a dentist, however, consultation is even more important when:
- Toothache does not go away with home remedies or pain pills; Pain returns within a few days; There is bleeding for more than 2 or 3 days; Teeth are very sensitive and prevent feeding; A tooth fracture is visible.
One of the best ways to prevent toothache from reoccurring is to brush your teeth every day, as well as making a routine visit to the dentist at least once a year. See the technique to brush your teeth correctly.
