Where is toothache coming from?
Toothache may happen all out of sudden and should always be examined by a dentist as quickly as possible. Call your dentist’s office to see if an answering service can direct you to an emergency dentist if the pain happens on the weekend, a holiday, or in the wee hours. If an infection is detected, a dentist from the practice might answer the phone and be able to write you an antibiotic prescription. To treat the underlying problem, you should schedule a follow-up in-person appointment as soon as you can, even if that relieves the pain.
In the event the pain is unbearable and your dentist cannot be reached, you can search for local urgent care or emergency room to alleviate the excruciating pain. However, this doesn’t replace your appointment with your dentist.
What are the popular home remedies for toothache while waiting for your appointment?
1. Rinse your mouth with salt water
According to Howard Pollick, MPH, bachelor of dental surgery, a professor of preventive and restorative dentistry at the University of California in San Francisco, using a saltwater solution can help you gently rinse away food particles that are stuck between your teeth and may be the source of the pain.
Warm water with 12 teaspoon salt added should be swished in the mouth for 30 seconds before being thrown out. This can be done two or three times daily and will also help ease mouth inflammation and canker sore pain.
2. Cold compress pain area
A cold compress can help the blood vessels close to the injury constrict, which can lessen discomfort if you’ve been hurt, like from a fall that included a blow to the lips. Apply ice or a cold pack to the affected region for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, wrapped in a towel. Apply the process again over several hours.
3. Use a bag of tea leaves to stop bleeding
Black tea leaves contain tannins, which may help halt mouth bleeding and possibly lessen swelling. This can lessen pain both before and after an extraction or dental procedure that you have planned.
According to Dr. Pollick, applying gentle pressure for 5 to 15 minutes on a moistened tea bag can help reduce swelling and promote blood clotting if a molar extraction results in some minor ongoing bleeding.
4. Other preventive care
As it turns out, many common dental products (such as toothpaste and mouthwash) contain toxic ingredients that can destroy the microbiome in the mouth. This explains why teeth can thrive for hundreds of years outside the mouth (in fossils), while in our mouth they get ruined by something so simple as chocolate.
Conclusion: these home remedies can help you alleviate the excruciating pain while waiting for professional care, which should not be replaced even if your condition improves. If toothache occurs to you frequently, consider acquiring nutritions beneficial for overall dental health.
Supporting Sources
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[3] 3 Ways to Treat a Toothache if You Can’t Get Immediate Dental Care. https://www.everydayhealth.com/dental-health
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