If you would like to know how to stop a toothache without going to the dentist, then the tips provided in this article may prove to be useful for you.
Although going to the dentist is probably the best way to stop a toothache, some people may not be able to use this option to get rid of their toothache pain.
Let's face it, going to the dentist is certainly not cheap, and if you cannot afford it, then you really don't have much of a choice, but to look for alternative ways to cure a toothache.
There is also the fact that a dentist is not the most favourite person of many people. To put it bluntly, dentists do tend to strike fear into many of us. Any time that I have had to go to the dentist in the past to get some toothache relief, and I'm not ashamed to admit this, I have been anxious, had butterflies, and almost been sick with the thought of what's to come.
The dentist has always told me that "this won't hurt", and without putting a too finer point on it, he is a liar.
So knowing how to stop a toothache without going to the dentist is going to be a blessing for many people, for different reasons.
One of the first things that you will need to check for, if your getting tooth pain, is to see that there is no food trapped in the tooth. So brush properly around and in the tooth, if there is a cavity. Also floss, so you can get in deeper.
Painkillers can be effective, but the only problem is that you have to keep on taking them constantly. This is not really advisable. Firstly any toothache pain relief that you get will only be temporary.
Secondly, if you are taking strong painkillers, there may be side effects attached to them, and there is always the possibility of addiction. This is not a road you want to go down.
To help with the tooth pain, try getting a piece of ice and placing it on the gum area where the toothache pain is coming from. This will to take down any swelling. But if the cold irritates the problem, then clearly you should stop this method.
One of the most effective ways of relieving tooth pain is to apply a couple of drops of clove oil on the painful tooth, so that the oil will slide down into the gum. This can work fairly quickly to stop a toothache. Be cautious when you apply the oil because if it gets on the tongue or other areas in your mouth, it will burn a little.
Another good toothache remedy which often works is to rub some pepper around the tooth and the gum. This helps to fight the bacteria, and settle down the nerve.
You should try to rinse your mouth out a few times a day by using water which has a little salt mixed in. This will help keep the bacteria in check.
If you find that your toothache does ease up, then you really need to start taking care of your teeth more. Brush and floss a few times a day, and avoid sugary and acidic foods. Hopefully these tips will help you to stop a toothache.
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