Toothaches ... And How To Stop Them

Almost every person in the world has experienced a toothache at one point in time. The pain can be excrutiating; and once it starts, stopping it lies in the hands of a qualified dentist. Pain from a toothache usually comes from the nerves of the affected tooth, and getting the nerves to quiet down can be almost impossible without the help of a dentist.

There are ways to minimize the pain of a toothache until you can see a dentist. Medications like aspirin can be dissolved on the tooth to work down to the nerves, but sometimes even this may not help. Herbs and medications may ease the pain temporarily, but unless dental help is sought, these will not completely eliminate the pain. Until you can arrange an appointment, treat the pain with herbal tinctures and over-the-counter medication like aspirin or Tylenol, unless your doctor prescribes something else. Alcohol-based solutions can also be used to bathe the tooth and act as an antiseptic to eliminate bacteria and infection.

Even if you do manage to relieve the pain, a dentist is needed as soon as possible to fix the problem that is causing the pain. Brushing your teeth and flossing is no guarantee that you will not get a toothache, as they can also be caused by infections or other medical problems as well as bad oral hygiene. If the toothache is a result of an infection, antibiotics will be needed before any dental work can be done; and these will clear up the infection that is causing the pain. It is important that any toothache is looked at as soon as possible by a dentist, because this can stop other problems like cavities and infection before they can start or get worse. If you wait too long with a toothache before going to the dentist, it may be necessary to have a complete root canal done to save the tooth.

The bottom line: see a dentist immediately when you are experiencing tooth pain. A lot of dentists in Connecticut have emergency appointments, but it may take a little time to get an appointment usually.

Dental patients in the Woodbridge CT area have a variety of emergency dental options available, and SensitiveCare is one of the best, with caring dentists on staff, equipped with the latest technologies for professional dental care and treatment.

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