6 Good Things to Do to Relieve Pain (While Waiting for a Dentist Visit)

Toothache is a common problem. Persistent, they can hide a tooth infection, requiring a visit to the dentist. When faced with difficulty in scheduling an appointment quickly, it may be helpful to know SOS gestures that relieve discomfort. Dentists talk about home remedies for tooth infections and toothache.

Toothache: 6 good things to do to ease the pain (while waiting for a visit to the dentist)

Toothaches occur frequently and can vary in intensity. Toothache may be associated with dental hypersensitivity in the cold, in the heat, when brushing your teeth or in contact with certain foods.

When toothache persists over time, is throbbing, and gets worse when eating or chewing something, it may indicate dental infection.

These severe pains are of infectious origin, caused by dental abscessesAccording to American dentist Mary Jo Sandberg, they are common and can occur in anyone at any time in life. Practitioner describes to the media Well+Okay The context in which this dental infection can occur: “A dental infection can occur when bacteria from a severely decayed tooth gain access to the pulp inside the tooth, where the nerves and blood supply are located,” she explains.

Possible causes include: a traumatic event “such as a fall or blow to the tooth, damage to the connection between the tooth and supporting structures, or a severe infection of the gums around the tooth that extends to the end of the tooth’s root.” tooth.” It also happens that the exact origin of the infection is unknown.

Toothache: neglect of oral hygiene or gum disease, other possible causes.

A dental infection can also result from poor oral hygiene. Good to know when you know that brushing your teeth sometimes leaves a lot to be desired: according to 2022 Doctolib/UFSBD data, a quarter of French people say they brush their teeth only once a day (i.e. below the recommended two brushes a day). survey.

There are problems in the background dry mouth, caries and gum disease. “Gum disease exposes the roots of the teeth, which are not protected by enamel and are more susceptible to tooth decay and, as a result, infections,” emphasizes Marie Jackson, another dentist contacted Well+ Good.

If you suspect a dental infection, you should consult your dentist so that he or she can suggest appropriate treatment.

The problem is that quickly setting up an appointment is becoming increasingly difficult. The average time to see a dentist is 11 days in France according to a recent study by the Jean Jaurès Foundation. Suffice it to say that it is better to arm yourself with patience… And know how to cope with your pain year after year. Fortunately, it’s possible soothe that discomfort while waiting for your dentist appointment.

Here are 6 good gestures that bring relief, as shared by dental experts. Well+Okay.

If you have a toothache or tooth infection, raising your head prevents blood and bacteria from collecting in your mouth. We don’t hesitate to raise our heads at night, leaning against our pillows.

In case of pain associated with a tooth abscess, take paracetamo in moderation.l (no more than once every six hours) can make it easier to wait for a visit to the dentist. Taking antibiotics should be avoided without consulting a doctor.

Rinsing your mouth with salt water can relieve pain. Salty water disinfects and controls inflammation. “This prevents the infection from getting worse and also rids the infected area of food debris,” explains Dr. Hoang, a dentist.

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If your gums are tender and swollen, applying a cold compress (an ice pack or several ice cubes wrapped in a cloth) to the painful area for a few minutes (outside the mouth) has a temporary soothing effect. The cold has anesthetic effect and your gums will become temporarily numb.

Cloves are my grandmother’s remedy, which due to its properties can soothe toothache. antispasmodics and analgesics.

American dentists provide instructions for use. A small amount should be used clove oil on a cotton swab and moisten the painful area. “However, be careful not to apply clove oil directly to your gums, as this may cause irritation.”

The antibacterial properties of garlic have been used since ancient times. Did you know that garlic can be taken from the kitchen to the bathroom, using it against toothache (without offending our breath)?
Onlycrush a raw garlic clove (after cleaning it) and applying the resulting paste to the painful area. Leave it on for a few minutes before throwing it out.

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