Toothaches
There are numerous causes of dental pain, most of which can be easily managed. Dental pain can range from mild discomfort to stronger pain, and can be characterised by a constant or intermittent throbbing sensation.
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Identify and avoid things that you find trigger your dental pain, such as hot, cold or sweet foods.
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Regularly brush your teeth in the morning and evening, ensuring you use floss and/or dental picks to clean between each tooth.
Tooth Pain And How To Get Rid Of Toothaches
Dental pain is sometimes coupled with earache, headaches and swelling of the jaw and face. During this period, it is also common to experience sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet foods.
What causes toothache?
Teeth are quite resilient, however, acidic or sugary foods, bacteria and physical trauma can all cause damage, resulting in dental pain. Common causes of dental pain can include:
- Tooth decay
- Cracks and cavities
- Abscesses (caused by gum infections)
- Losing fillings (exposing the nerve)
- Teeth breaking through the gums
How do I manage my dental pain?
There are numerous methods to relieve dental pain, including both medicated and non-medicated options.
As a first line treatment, try one of the following methods:
- Hold an ice pack wrapped in a cloth against your face
- Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water, hold it in your mouth so it covers the tooth that hurts, then spit it out after a minute
- Ensure you keep your head propped up and avoid lying horizontally
To temporarily relieve dental pain, try Panadol Extra, as it contains a proven combination of ingredients to fight 5 types of tough pain.
If symptoms persist, or you have an obvious problem such as a damaged tooth or swollen gums, it's best to visit your dentist.
What can I do to prevent tooth pain happening?
To reduce the recurrence of toothaches, there are a few lifestyle changes you can make:.
- If you’ve identified certain foods/drinks as a trigger, limit regular consumption of these
- Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste after breakfast and before going to bed
- Keep the areas between your teeth clean and plaque-free with floss and/or dental picks
- See your dentist promptly if you experience dental pain
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