The benefits of using salt water
for toothache.
for toothache.
Toothache can be an extremely
painful problem, especially when you are trying to sleep at night.
painful problem, especially when you are trying to sleep at night.
This can be caused by a variety of
different issues. The most common cause
are cavities in the teeth which are caused by decay. Sometimes these can be
very small and only seen on an x-ray.
different issues. The most common cause
are cavities in the teeth which are caused by decay. Sometimes these can be
very small and only seen on an x-ray.
Broken teeth, or damaged teeth can
also cause some severe throbbing pains. This causes damage to the nerve.
also cause some severe throbbing pains. This causes damage to the nerve.
Infections also known an abscess
are extremely painful. This is where bacteria gets into the tooth. This can
spread into the surrounding teeth and jaw bone.
are extremely painful. This is where bacteria gets into the tooth. This can
spread into the surrounding teeth and jaw bone.
Gum disease, and bleeding gums may
also cause toothache and throbbing pains.
also cause toothache and throbbing pains.
All of the above problems should be
immediately treated by a dentist, however during the time between appointments
you can use salt water to keep the pain at bay.
immediately treated by a dentist, however during the time between appointments
you can use salt water to keep the pain at bay.
Simply add one teaspoon of salt to
250ml of lukewarm water. Gargle with this mixture and then hold it in the mouth
against the painful area for 2-3 minutes.
250ml of lukewarm water. Gargle with this mixture and then hold it in the mouth
against the painful area for 2-3 minutes.
Repeat this as often as you wish to
ease the pain.
ease the pain.
This works very quickly in bringing
down pain, reducing inflammation and also destroying surface bacteria which may
be making the problem worse.
down pain, reducing inflammation and also destroying surface bacteria which may
be making the problem worse.
This is only a quick fix. It is
important that you make an appointment to see a dentist as quickly as possible.
important that you make an appointment to see a dentist as quickly as possible.
If this does not work, over the
counter numbing gels can be purchased and applied directly to the teeth to help
in the short term.
counter numbing gels can be purchased and applied directly to the teeth to help
in the short term.
In order to maintain good oral
hygiene, be sure to brush the teeth at least twice a day, morning and night.
Use an antibacterial mouthwash to destroy any plaque or bacteria that has been
missed, and see a dentist at every 6 months for regular check-ups.
hygiene, be sure to brush the teeth at least twice a day, morning and night.
Use an antibacterial mouthwash to destroy any plaque or bacteria that has been
missed, and see a dentist at every 6 months for regular check-ups.
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