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Emergency Dentist in Edmonton - 587 410 5766Teeth contain one of the most sensitive nerve endings in the human body. This is why a toothache is equal to a brutal torture or worse. It is terrible to get inflicted by a toothache and you probably want to rush to the dentist. However, you may be in a situation where you can't, for example, it's late in the evening and the dentist's office is closed or you are busy with your job.
Well, you don't have to sit down and bear the pain. You do have options to do something about the toothache. A toothache usually occurs because the central portion of the tooth, called the pulp, gets inflamed. It can happen because of a cavity, a blow to the tooth or even an infection developing in your gums. Here are your options when you get afflicted with a toothache. Visit the Dentist Your first order of business the next day is to visit the dentist. Even if you managed to get rid of the pain, get a checkup. A toothache is basically a message that is sent to your brain that something is wrong. The longer you wait to visit the dentist, the more damage you are risking. Clean your Teeth Give your teeth a thorough cleaning. - Brush your teeth, but avoid injuring the afflicted tooth. - Floss it to make sure there aren't any food particles stuck between your teeth - Rinse it with warm water mixed with salt. A tooth ache can be caused by a mild infection and warm salted water works well against it. Cloves Cloves are a favored natural home remedy. If you don't have cloves, you can head to the pharmacy and get access to clove oil. However, be sure to follow the instruction of the clove oil and completely avoid applying it on your gum. Instead, put it on the tooth that is aching. If some oil does slip up onto your gum, be ready for a burning sensation. Apply Ice Either get an ice bag, frozen meat or a frozen pea packet and press the packet on the cheek that is hurting. Wrap the ice pack in a thin cloth or paper towel before you press it against your skin. This will lower the temperature of the whole area and help numb the nerves. Do not apply ice directly to your tooth, it will only make the ache worse. This is because toothaches are very sensitive to hot and cold temperature. Numbing Gel You can get a numbing gel from the pharmacy and apply it on the tooth. This will temporarily numb it and help control the pain. Apply Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen Peroxide is a disinfectant. Dip a Q-tip into the hydrogen peroxide and use it to clean the afflicted area. Wash your mouth after the process. Take a Painkilller If none of these methods don't work, then should you resort to a painkiller. Aspirin can provide quick relief to minor tooth aches. Visit the Dentist Your first order of business the next day is to visit the dentist. Even if you managed to get rid of the pain, get a checkup. A toothache is basically a message that is sent to your brain that something is wrong. The longer you wait to visit the dentist, the more damage you are risking. So take care of your teeth and don't panic when you get a toothache, you don't have to lose the tooth! |
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Dr. Alexander Yeh and Dr. Iyad Al-Qishawi are registered general dentists. They graduated in the same class at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry. Archives
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