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Dental issues can strike when least expected. For instance, it can be late at night on a weekend and can't reach your dentist right away, and you have an excruciating toothache, or your gums are bleeding. While it may seem strange, these things do happen and are rather common dental emergencies.
In most cases, however, you don't have to cut your vacation short, or seek for an ambulance to rush you to a dental clinic.
There are things you can do when you can't reach family dentists that will help you manage the dental problem before you can arrange to see your dentist.
Here are some do-it-yourself home remedies you can apply to relieve common dental issues:
1. Dab some clove oil onto your aching tooth
Food particles, bacteria, and naturally occurring acid accumulate with time and form a sticky film called plaque that coats your teeth. The acid in the plaque gradually eat away the enamel and eventually cause cavities. If the decay has reached the nerves of the tooth, the pain is always very excruciating.
Toothache may also arise due to a tooth filling that has become loose, a pocket of infection that has affected the gum line, also known as an abscess, or a sinus. You can relieve the pain by using some clove oil. What you need to do is dab the clove oil directly to the affected part or in the cavity. Clove oil is known to have bacteria-fighting properties and a numbing effect that can relieve the pain.
2. Use hydrogen peroxide solution to kill bacteria
Bacteria encourage tooth decay. Using hydrogen peroxide solution to fight bacteria can reduce pain and offer temporary relief in the event you are having a toothache that is accompanied by foul taste in the mouth, or fever. However, just like other home remedies, it may only be a stopgap measure intended to provide relief as you wait to see family dentists. This solution is only for rinsing your mouth— you shouldn't swallow, but spit it out.
3. Oil Swishing to reduce cavities and bleeding gums
This is an old age practice capable of reducing cavities and bleeding gums including bad breath. Oil pulling helps clean your mouth and eliminate harmful bacteria that contribute too many kinds of dental problems like cavities or tooth decay.
A tablespoon of sesame oil or coconut oil can be used in this case. You only need to swish gently the oil in your mouth for about 20 minutes and spit it out. You may want to use salty water because it provides more antibacterial action; doing this every morning on an empty stomach can help fight bacteria and relieve simple dental issues.
4. Pepper and salt for extreme sensitivity
There is nothing as disturbing as an extremely sensitive tooth. It is an awful experience because you cannot take something hot or cold. When you mix salt and pepper, it offers a great way to calm down the extreme sensitivity since it has antibacterial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
You can deal with simple dental issues using do-it-yourself remedies, and remember that an ounce of prevention coupled with a little forethought can be regarded as worth a pound of cure. When you do a better job of managing conditions in your mouth, you are likely to have less dental emergencies. Always consider visiting family or cosmetic dentists to address the cause of the dental problems you're having. Dental care is important to your health.
If you are seeking professional dental advice, it's time to call Shumway Dental Care. Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine you, and determine exactly what needs to be done to get you back to normal. Call today for an appointment. Visit http://mychandlerdentists.com/.
