Toothache Home Remedies
With everyone cooped up in their homes practicing social distancing in lieu of the Coronavirus, we wanted to help educate patients on some home remedies for toothache pain. While most dentists are closed by mandate, we are still able to see patients for urgent or emergency dental care. If you are experiencing a toothache, traumatic dental injury, or any oral pain, we may be able to treat you. Contact us today with any concerns and we would be happy to help.
Recommended Methods for Toothache Relief
When you have a toothache, you may think that the best thing to do is treat it at home. However, without the expertise of a dentist, you may not actually be able to treat the underlying issue. You may be able to figure out a temporary fix to relieve your pain, but if there is a serious underlying issue, it could get worse over time without proper treatment. The best thing you can do if you have a toothache is to schedule a visit with our Amherst dentist. If you are unable to get to the dentist right away, you can try these toothache home remedies to ease the discomfort while you wait for your appointment.
On the internet, you will come across many ways to make a toothache feel better. These are examples of truly recommended methods to ease your symptoms. Again, these won’t be the cure-all methods and should be used to tide you over until your dentist appointment.
Ice
If you are looking for an easy way to numb the pain and hate the taste of those gels you rub on your gums, ice is the way to go. For almost any malady that leaves you in pain, ice has always been the ideal way to reduce swelling and numb pain. Again, this is not a permanent solution for a toothache but can surely provide temporary relief and a quick-fix.
Saltwater Gargle
If you have ever had a sore throat at school, you most likely had to rinse and gargle with saltwater then got sent back to your class. This classic method is a great way to really clean out the area and give you temporary relief from your discomfort. It is suggested that you do these two or three times if you are in a lot of discomfort. It doesn’t take a lot of salt for this method to be effective. Just a dash or two in a small glass of water will do. Rinsing with saltwater is a great at-home remedy.
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Questionable Methods for Toothache Relief
As we know, the internet is not always a creditable source of information. These following toothache home remedies are not necessarily the worst idea, but at the same time, they are not the best methods out these to reduce your discomfort.
Garlic
It is said that chewing on garlic can help fight your infection that is causing your toothache. There is something about the chemical make up of garlic that is said to fight disease and infection. While this has yet to be officially scientifically proved, it is not necessarily a bad choice for a home remedy. If you decide to chew on a clove of garlic, more power to you. You may just have some pungent breath for the rest of the day.
Peppermint Oil
Essential oils have become very popular in recent years. Peppermint oil has a cooling effect which, when applied to skin can ease the discomfort of sore muscles, bruises, etc. However, peppermint is considered a “hot oil” which can make your skin feel like it is burning if you are not used to it or you do not dilute the product. This oil may be more trouble than it is worth on gums that are probably already tender and could potentially worsen your toothache.
Get Relief For Your Toothache Today!
If you or someone you love is experiencing oral pain and worried you have a toothache or potentially worse, contact our Amherst Dentist today for a free consultation! Even with the spread of the Coronavirus, there are certain instances where we can still treat patients, especially those in severe pain.
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