How to Deal with Toothache
Posted By: ethernum;
Category: Health;
November 3, 2008
Author ethernum;
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 hints to help you until you can get to the dentist.
1
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.
2
Avoid carbonated water and sodas. They contain phosphates that leach out calcium and destroy tooth enamel.
3
Rinse your mouth with warm, salt water. Rule of thumb is 1/2 teaspoon salt to 8 ounces of warm water.
4
Use alcohol-free goldenseal extract as an antibacterial mouthwash to fight infection.
5
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.
6
Eliminate processed sugar from your diet. Sugar offers a breeding ground for bacteria and is one of the major causes of tooth decay.
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