how to deal with toothache...

by **jkakashi01** Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:39 pm

When a toothache hits, you can't eat, you can't sleep. Breathing becomes a conscious task as you try to control the airflow over the affected area. Here are some helpful hints to help you until you can get to the dentist.

TIPS

Put a drop of clove oil on a cotton swab and dab it on and around the tooth. If the oil is too strong, cut it with Vitamin E oil or olive oil. If you use Vitamin E oil, make sure it is food grade and not cosmetic grade.

Avoid carbonated water and sodas. They contain phosphates that leach out calcium and destroy tooth enamel.

Rinse your mouth with warm, salt water. Rule of thumb is 1/2 teaspoon salt to 8 ounces of warm water.

Use alcohol-free goldenseal extract as an antibacterial mouthwash to fight infection.

Use good dental hygiene. Brush your teeth daily. Preferrably after each meal. If you can't brush after eating, rinse your mouth with warm water. Floss daily.

Eliminate processed sugar from your diet. Sugar offers a breeding ground for bacteria and is one of the major causes of tooth decay.

SUGGESTION

Get yearly checkups from your dentist. Some dentists recommend being checked twice a year.

See a dentist immediately if the pain is severe or if you notice bleeding around your teeth and gums.

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by **carelyn** Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:26 am

bro. thank you for sharing this tips...this is a very helpful information! thumbs up

by **carelyn** Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:07 pm

In addition to what bro. jkakashi posted:

People should stop thinking that sugar alone causes cavities, and concentrate of foods that leave their mouth acidic. It is advised that people who drink orange juice for breakfast or eat acidic foods whould not brush their teeth for atleast half an hour afterward. Why? because when the mouth's acid levels rise above a certain point, the tooth enamel softens and brushing will begin to rub away the top surface. It is recommended instead that one counteract the acid levels by eating protein-rich foods, such as cheese or peanuts, no later than 20 minutes after eating the acidic foods.