Toothache Treatment London

Two common ways are available to stop or minimise toothache. The first method is trying to reduce the inflammation, while the other involves interrupting the signal sent to your brain by the injury.

Using a cold compress will help reduce the inflammation. You can achieve this by placing a bag of frozen vegetables or a cold pack on the affected side of your face for about 20 minutes. Ensure you use a piece of cloth as a buffer, so you do not damage your skin. The cold compress will help reduce pain and discomfort.

Taking an anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen can help reduce sharp pain and swelling. You can take the medication every couple of hours, as indicated on the label. Ensure you take the medication even when you feel a little relief to prevent the pain and inflammation from worsening.

Acetaminophen is a good alternative if you do not have ibuprofen, but it is not an anti-inflammatory medication.

Asides from anti-inflammatory medication and cold compress, you can use other natural ways to reduce toothache. Using warm saltwater to rinse your mouth can clean the infection and provide temporary pain relief. It can also reduce inflammation and heal wounds in the mouth if you do not swallow the saltwater while rinsing your mouth.

Placing a hot pack on your jaw area will help reduce the discomfort caused by the toothache. If a hot pack is not available, you make it by filling a clean sock, tied at one end, with rice, then place the sock in a microwave and heat for some minutes. The heat will block the signal sent to the brain from your mouth.

Recent research suggests that acupressure may help reduce tooth pain as it causes the body to release endorphins that play a role in pain reduction. Applying acupressure on specific body parts could help relieve oral discomfort. However, ensure you perform proper research before trying acupressure to alleviate your toothache.

Peppermint tea bags are known to have a mild numbing effect that can relieve oral pain for a short while. Some people prefer to cool the peppermint tea bags in a freezer before using them, while others apply it warm on the affected area. The sensation is usually pleasing and could help you relax and take your mind off the ache.

Most people have been using garlic because of its medicinal properties. Garlic has an anti-bacterial property and relieves pain. Crush a clove of garlic to form a sticky paste, then apply it to the affected area. You can also chew the garlic, then spit it out after a while to relieve the pain.

Guava mouthwash has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, which helps sterilise wounds and reduce pain. You can boil crushed guava leaves in water to make a guava mouthwash or chew the fresh leaves.

Over the years, people have used clove oil to treat dental pain. It reduces inflammation and oral pain. Clove oil contains eugenol, a natural antiseptic for sterilising mouth wounds. You can apply a small amount of clove oil on a clean cotton ball, then dab on the inflamed area or dilute the clove oil using a few drops of water.

Thyme has antioxidants and constituents which help to kill bacteria. You can use thyme to alleviate your toothache by adding drops of thyme essential oil to water to make a mouthwash. Alternatively, use a cotton ball to absorb the thyme mouthwash and dab the affected area.