Ouch! You got a Toothache! Here's some Treatment Tips
posted January 30, 2008 - 12:08pmSo you got a Toothache? The pain is usually caused when a nerve in the root of a tooth becomes irritated or infected.
What you can do is Clean between your teeth using dental floss, toothpick or an inter-dental brush. Flossing once a day also helps prevent gum disease
by removing food particles that are trapped at the gum line.
Pain medications such as Tylenol or Advil may be used to manage the pain. Avoid very cold or hot foods because this may make the pain worse. For jaw pain aspirin may be helpful for problems in the joint of the jaw in adults.
Toothache Treatment and Prevention Tips
1. Keep your bridge or dentures clean.
2. Avoid very cold or hot foods because this may make the pain worse.
3. Use dental floss to remove any food particles wedged between your teeth.
4. Wear a protective dental guard or headgear while playing sports to help prevent injury.
5. Do not smoke. Tobacco smoking may make some dental conditions worse.
6. Aspirin may be helpful for problems in the joint of the jaw in adults.
7. Use dental floss to remove any food particles wedged between your teeth.
8. Apply an OTC antiseptic containing benzocaine directly to the irritated tooth.
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