Almost all of us have experienced a toothache. The pain & inconvenience often associated with a toothache is enough to really put a kink in your plans & your life. And while we’re always happy to help relieve toothache pain at our Cherry Hill, Gibbsboro, & Linwood dental offices, a toothache can also strike on a weekend or at night when we aren’t open. If this happens, here are some tips you can try to help ease the pain of a toothache.
Before we launch into what is alright to use for a toothache, all of us at our Cherry Hill, Gibbsboro, & Linwood dental offices feel strongly that we need to urge you to not try one common remedy. People often place Aspirin directly to the painful area. Don’t do this! Since Aspirin is an acid, it can burn your gums & cause greater harm to your mouth. If you’d like to use a pain reliever like Aspirin, just swallow it.
Some at-home remedies you can try include:
- Onion: Some people believe that a piece of raw onion placed on the affected area can ease the pain of a toothache. However, this remedy will probably cause you to have onion breath.
- Salt Water: Mix a cup of warm water with a tablespoon of salt & swish it around in your mouth. The mixture can actually pull the fluid away from the affected area & reduce pressure on the nerve endings. Do not swallow the mixture. Repeat as needed.
- Cloves: Oil of Cloves is actually a common ingredient in a lot of dental products. It has antimicrobial properties as well as pain-relieving properties that can help reduce a toothache. All you need to do is mix 2-3 drops of clove oil with olive oil or another cooking oil & soak a piece of cotton with the liquid. Then place the cotton on the bothersome area & bite down.
Although these few tricks may help with your pain, it’s important to know that a toothache is your mouth’s way of telling you that something is not right. Please don’t ignore it! It’s never wise to assume that easing the pain is enough. In its early stages, a toothache could be the result of a minor dental problem that’s easily fixed by your Cherry Hill, Gibbsboro, or Linwood dentist. If let go, a simple problem can turn into something major & can even begin to affect the rest of your body.
If you’re experiencing a toothache, don’t assume that it’s not a big deal & don’t let it go! Call our Cherry Hill, Gibbsboro, or Linwood dental office as soon as you can. We can help you determine what’s causing the pain & get it fixed for a healthy, pain-free smile.