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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Right away.Toothache PreventionTo avoid painful teeth, follow these methods for prevention tooth decay and trauma:Practice good dental care (brush, floss, tongue scrape, and oil pull)Use a nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste, which builds your tooth structure to reduce sensitive teethConsider an electric toothbrush if you are at a high risk of toothache from cavities or periodontitisEat a nutrient-dense, low-sugar diet to reduce plaque formation and tooth decayUse mouth tape every night to stop dry mouthAvoid consuming large amounts of very acidic foods and drinks (including very acidic fruits)Never skip your 6-month dental checkups — these help your dentist identify problems early before they turn into painAlways wear a mouthguard during physical activity or when playing sportsWear a seatbelt and drive safelyDon’t use your teeth for anything but chewing — don’t open packages, flip a can tab, or chew on a penWhen to See Your DentistThe best thing for a toothache is to talk to your dentist. You should call your dentist about a toothache if:Your pain is severe enough to interfere with normal activities like eating or sleepingYou experience toothache for 2 or more daysYou have a fever, pain when you open your mouth wide, or an earacheYour face becomes distorted in any wayYou can’t breathe or swallow correctlyYou injured your teeth, face, or jawYour gums have begun to bleed on a daily basisYou recently had dental work like a filling or root canalWhile sensitive teeth throughout the mouth are frequently caused by dietary issues and may go away with a good toothpaste, pain in an individual tooth should be assessed by a dentist right away.Functional dentist Tamatha L. Johnson, DDS puts it eloquently:“In regards to a toothache, I would rather my patients err on the side of caution and call as soon as possible. “Usually, by the time a tooth aches, some type of disease process has been in the works for quite a while. It could be a growing cavity, a fracture within the body of the tooth, a broken filling or crown, or it could be a sign of an unknown habit like clenching or grinding teeth. “The sooner we can address these issues, the less invasive and less costly the treatment will be.” ReferencesBailey, E., Worthington, H. V., van Wijk, A., Yates, J. M., Coulthard, P., & Afzal, Z. (2013). Ibuprofen and/or paracetamol (acetaminophen) for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews,
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