A toothache can be a real pain! They have many different causes, which determine how they should be treated. But, all are painful and annoying. Taking the proper action when you have tooth pain can make a big difference in ridding yourself of the pain and the problem that caused it. Here are some things you should not do when you have a toothache:
1. Neglect it. Toothaches require a visit to the dentist to determine their cause and to provide treatment.
2. Put off the dental appointment. If you have a chipped or broken tooth, or you have the signs of a significant infection; you need immediate dental care. Otherwise you can make an appointment for the next day or two.
3. Take too many over the counter medications. Be careful and follow the recommended dosages for any over the counter medications you use to alleviate the pain.
4. Pick at your tooth or gums. Gentle flossing is fine, and may help to remove any food that has become lodged in a cavity or gum pocket. But, don’t get too aggressive, or use a sharp object. You could cause more damage to the tooth or gums.
Following these four suggestions can help you ensure that you don’t aggravate an already painful situation. As you’re waiting for your dentist appointment, you can use these toothache remedies to help ease the pain.
* Rinse with warm salt water Not only can this help to dislodge any food that might be causing your pain, but salt water also has Healing properties that may help with an infection, if one has developed. Do not swallow.
* Rinse with 3% hydrogen peroxide- Hydrogen peroxide can also help heal an infection and dislodge food. Do not swallow.
* Rinse with whiskey Whiskey has an antiseptic effect, and the alcohol may also numb the pain.
* Dab clove oil or vanilla extract on the spot where you feel the pain. They are both good numbing agents.
* Use an ice pack to numb the pain.
Now that you’ve had a toothache, you probably want to do whatever you can to prevent having another one. The best preventive measures against toothaches are in your oral hygiene routine. Since bacteria is the cause of most dental problems, you can help prevent them by ensuring that your dental care program uses products that are effective at killing your mouth’s bacteria.
Natural products, like OraMD, that contain primarily mint oil, are far better at killing your mouth’s bacteria than commercially made products. So, if you want to promote an environment if your mouth that is less likely to develop a toothache, try all natural dental care products.
