The toothache can be caused by a tooth decay, a broken tooth or the birth of the wisdom tooth, so it is very important to consult a dentist before a toothache for him to identify the cause and start treatment that may include only the cleaning of the tooth or, in other cases, extraction or treatment of the canal.
However, while waiting to go to the dentist, try these 4 tips to lessen toothache, which include:
1. Suck on ice cubes
Ice helps to decrease swelling and inflammation, relieving pain. One should place the ice on the sore tooth or next to the cheek, but protected with a cloth not to burn, during intervals of 15 minutes, at least 3 or 4 times per day.
2. Use clove oil
Clove oil has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action, helping to relieve pain and inflammation, and help prevent infection. Simply put 2 drops of the oil directly on the tooth or on a piece of cotton or cotton swab. Learn more at: Clove oil for tooth pain.
3. Make mouthwashes with macaque tea and propolis
Propolis macaque tea has anesthetic and antiseptic action, helping to reduce toothache and clean the region. To make the mouthwashes, add 5 g of macelle leaves in 1 cup of boiling water, let stand for about 10 minutes, strain and add 5 drops of propolis while it is still warm. You should then rinse with this tea 2 times a day.
4. Give preference to cold foods
A liquefied and cold soup, a sugar-free gelatin, a fruit vitamin or a natural yogurt are a few options. Cold and liquid foods, as they do not involve chewing or high temperatures, help relieve pain or not make it worse.
In addition to these tips and if the pain is very strong, you can take an analgesic and anti-inflammatory remedy such as Paracetamol, Ibuprofen or Aspirin, for example. However, even if the pain improves with the remedies, it is important to see the dentist.
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