The best way to treat toothache is to consult 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 pain site, as some food residue may be causing inflammation at the site;
- Rinse mouth with warm salt water to improve mouth cleansing, eliminate bacteria and help treat a possible infection;
- Mouthwashes with tea of linden or with tea of twin because they have strong anti-inflammatory properties that relieve the pain;
- Biting a clove at the site of the affected tooth, as well as relieving pain, it fights bacteria that may be causing inflammation of the site;
- Hold an ice pack on the face, place the pain, or put an ice stone in your mouth, because cold decreases inflammation and relieves pain.
In addition, if pain is frequent and there is a dentist's appointment, it is possible to take a painkiller or an anti-inflammatory, such as Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, to control pain and decrease inflammation.
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These home remedies should not replace the dentist's appointment because there may be infections or cavities that need to be treated and although the pain is relieved, the cause may continue to worsen over time.
The tooth that is hurting is also very sensitive to changes in temperature, so avoid eating hot or cold foods, as well as avoid cold air in the mouth when speaking. A good tip is to apply a gauze over the tooth to protect it from air temperature.
Possible Causes of Pain
The toothache is mainly caused 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 require specific treatment and pain relieves over time, almost all other causes need to be treated and therefore it is very important to always consult your dentist.
In addition, strokes in the mouth can cause fractures in the tooth or root that are not identified with the naked eye, but which cause pain mainly at the time of chewing or when in contact with hot or cold foods.
When to go to the dentist
In any case of toothache it is important to seek a dentist, however, consultation is even more important when:
- Toothache does not go with home remedies or pain pills;
- The pain returns within a few days;
- There is bleeding for more than 2 or 3 days;
- Teeth are very sensitive and prevent feeding;
- A broken tooth is visible.
One of the best ways to prevent toothache from recurring is to brush your teeth every day, as well as do a routine dental appointment at least once a year. See the technique for properly brushing the teeth.
