24/04/2020
How to Relieve Dental Pain At Home
Things to Avoid:
Foods and beverages that are very cold or very hot: Since the dentin layer of the tooth (the tissue that lies underneath the outer enamel layer and surrounds the pulp) has likely been exposed by the crack or break in the tooth, extremes in temperature may cause pain.
Foods and beverages that are very high in sugar or are very acidic, as they may irritate the nerve in the tooth
WHAT TO DO:
While these temporary remedies may not work in every situation, they may provide you the relief you need:
1- Use an over-the-counter (OTC) pain-relief medication like Advil (ibuprofen) or Panadol (paracetamol). Be sure these are safe to use with any other medications, no allergies and that you take proper stomach protection medication in the case of ibuprofen or other similar drugs.
2- Floss between the teeth that are cracked. Removing food particles and plaque, may reduce pain.
3- Use oil of cloves, eugenol (زيت كبش القرنفل) which can be found in most health food stores. A natural anesthetic, it's been used in dentistry for over a century. Soak a small piece of cotton in the oil, then blot the cotton on a piece of tissue to remove the excess. Hold the cotton on the painful tooth for 10 seconds, making sure you don't swallow any of the oil.
4- Rinse with warm salt water two to three times a day. Saltwater works as an antiseptic to remove bacteria from the infected area.
5- Sleep with your head elevated. The inflammation of the nerve associated with a cracked tooth is very painful and is often what causes the most uncomfortable pain. Elevating your head when resting may ease some of the pressure in the area of a toothache.
6- Try an over-the-counter (OTC) dental anesthetic like lidocaine or benzocaine which you can find at most pharmacies.