When you have a toothache, you often look for folk remedies to immediately relieve the pain. With folk methods that many people apply such as gargling with salt water, vinegar, ice, clove oil or using pain relievers, etc. Therefore, this article will provide some useful tips in effectively overcoming tooth decay. Tooth decay cannot be cured on its own, and tends to develop, especially causing serious problems if not treated thoroughly. Furthermore, when the condition becomes more serious, you often have to suffer constant toothache pain. This will affect your child’s nerves if the pain persists for a long time.
If you do not treat tooth decay, you will face many problems related to oral health. Among them, the most visible signs are tooth abscesses and the increasing risk of tooth loss.
In addition, tooth decay if not treated early can cost the patient a lot of money for treatment. On the contrary, if you treat tooth decay early, the treatment method is simple without having to intervene with complicated techniques.
The fastest way to cure toothache at home home
Toothache pain will make you extremely uncomfortable, below are ‘magical’ tips to help you effectively relieve pain:
Gargle with warm salt water
Salt solution has high antiseptic properties and effectively reduces pain and swelling. You can put a few salt grains in the cavity or rinse your mouth with salt water to remove bacteria.
According to experts, it is recommended that you keep it in your mouth for at least 30 minutes before spitting it out. This is a simple but extremely effective method that you can apply at home.
Use alcohol
Alcohol (also known as ethanol) is a form of alcohol that has antiseptic properties. Therefore, if you have molar pain, you can suck on a little wine to relieve the pain. Additionally, you can use white wine or other types of wine soaked in gac seeds and areca nuts. The method is similar to sucking with salt, by sucking on wine for at least 30 seconds to achieve the best effect.
Applying ice
Applying ice is one of the fastest and safest ways to relieve molar pain, especially easy to do. By using a cold pack or ice, you can numb the sensory nerves, effectively reducing toothache.
When using this method, make sure the ice is wrapped in a thin layer of cloth and avoid direct contact with the skin to avoid damage.
Using pain relievers
Tooth pain relievers work quickly for for cases where molar pain relief is needed. However, before using, please consult your doctor, and absolutely do not use the medicine arbitrarily.
Gargle with hydrogen peroxide
Using hydrogen peroxide mouthwash is an effective antibacterial solution. Furthermore, rinsing your mouth with this solution is considered a way to relieve molar pain and is especially effective when toothache is caused by infection. Mix 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and mix it in a 1:1 ratio with water and hydrogen peroxide.
When rinsing your mouth with hydrogen peroxide for about 30 seconds, then spit it out and rinse your mouth with normal water. However, you just need to be careful in using this solution because it is very dangerous and does not apply to children.
Use garlic and ginger
Ginger and garlic are very familiar spices in the kitchen of every Vietnamese family. Because they have high anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, they are especially effective at treating toothache at home.
Active ingredients inside garlic and ginger have the ability to reduce pain and inhibit the growth of tooth decay bacteria. For example, the active ingredient allicin in garlic has extremely strong antibacterial properties, while soothing toothaches in the oral cavity.
A simple way to treat toothache is to crush ginger and garlic, and add a little salt. After pounding, add a little water to dilute the mixture and avoid irritating the gums. Then, take a cotton ball and soak it in water and apply it directly to the painful tooth position. Be persistent in performing the toothache treatment at home about 2-3 times a day to see clear results.
The fastest ways to treat toothache at home are only temporary relief and pain relief. However, for the treatment to feel effective, you need to go directly to the dentist.
Some things to note when treating tooth decay at home
To reduce and eliminate tooth pain with some immediately effective home treatments. However, these methods cannot completely overcome long-term pain. Furthermore, to learn about how to fix tooth decay and suitable treatment solutions, you should go directly to a dentist for examination and appropriate treatment instructions. However, if not treated promptly, molar pain can cause a number of more serious problems, including:
- Limit the use of foods that are too cold, too hot, or too spicy. Because they can stimulate and affect the painful tooth area, causing discomfort.
- Limit the use of foods rich in starch and sugar. Most of them are the cause of plaque formation on teeth. If your teeth are not cleaned thoroughly, it can create conditions for bacteria to multiply and grow strongly;
- Clean your teeth thoroughly before and after going to bed with toothpaste and use specialized mouthwash. Besides, rinse your mouth with water after eating acidic foods;
- You should eat soft toothbrushes and limit vigorous rubbing when brushing your teeth. Because this can harm and damage tooth enamel;
- The pain will last continuously and show no signs of improvement, go to a dental facility for timely advice and treatment by a doctor.
Above are the fastest ways to cure toothache at home that you can refer to. Besides, you can brush your teeth regularly and have regular dental check-ups at least every 6 months. If you need more information or want to schedule an appointment, please contact My Auris dental clinic immediately for quick and completely free expert support!
Kim Dung
