How To Deal With Tooth Pain

Tooth pain is no joke. The pulp in your teeth contains both nerves and blood vessels. When one of your teeth sustains damage in any form, the immediate response of the tooth is to trigger a pain alert. The level of pain is going to vary depending on the type of damage from mild and tolerable to extreme and intolerable.

If you are currently experiencing any form of dental pain you should immediately call a dental expert for a professional evaluation. While the pain may currently be mild, it is very likely that whatever is causing the pain will get worse, potentially requiring an emergency trip to the dentist office.

There are many reasons why someone might be currently experiencing tooth pain, with one of the most common being eating something hard, causing a tooth break.

How to deal with tooth pain

When someone is in pain, the only thing on their mind is how to get rid of that pain. The following are some of the best ways for dealing with oral pain.

Pain when chewing

• Take an over the counter pain relief option. This is probably due to a cracked tooth, making it necessary to see a dentist as soon as absolutely possible.

Toothache

• Take an over the counter pain relief option. Use a cold compress. Mix cloves with olive oil and apply directly to the pain area. Rinse with warm salt water.

From getting braces tightened

• Take an over the counter pain relief option. Use an icepack, while eating soft, cold or frozen foods. Patients can also use a product known as magic wax. Patients can also massage the gums and rinse them with warm salt water.

After an extraction

• Take the pain relief option the dentist gave you. Use a cold compress. Resting is essential to a complete recovery.

After getting a filling

• Take an over the counter pain relief option. Avoid eating any hot or cold foods for a few days after getting the filling.

When pregnant

• Use an over the counter pain reliever numbing gel. Use a clove and olive oil mixture to put directly on the tooth and gargle with warm salt water. Then use a cold compress.

Got tooth pain?

Being in pain can make it really hard for anyone to focus on performing their everyday activities. When we are in pain, the only thing that tends to be on our mind is finding relief for the pain. We invite you to contact us know if you are currently feeling any tooth pain that makes it difficult for you to function.

If you happen to be someone who would rather not visit the dentist office, we completely understand. Just let us know what your concerns are so that we can assist you in the best manner. However, if the pain worsens, then you will need to schedule an appointment for professional treatment.

Call Angela S. Fennell DMD, PC at (256) 660-3089 now, we want to hear from you.