sore teeth
Sore Teeth
Noticing sensitivity in teeth can be quite irksome, since it may hamper proper eating. In the absence of timely diagnosis and treatment, it can result in infections. Through this write-up let us discuss the remedial measures and methods to care for soreness in teeth...
- Aggressive brushing
- Receding gums
- Gingivitis (a gum disease)
- Teeth grinding (Bruxism)
- Strong tooth whitening products
- Accretion of plaque on roots
- Acidic mouthwash
- Highly acidic foods
- Tooth abscess
- Tooth decay
- The simplest and the easiest home remedy is availing gargling salt water benefits. Salt water pertaining to its osmosis properties, dehydrates the harmful mouth bacteria, thereby soothing the soreness of tooth and gums. One can also grind wheatgrass and gargle with its extract.
- Ice compress is another easiest remedy available in hand. Take some ice cubes and place it in dry cotton cloth and wrap it tight. Rub the affected tooth with this compress and the pain will ebb gradually.
- Garlic is one of the most natural medicines gifted by nature, and since ages has been used in treating sore tooth. Just peel a clove of the garlic and rub it with rock salt and place it along the teeth sensitivity. Pain and the inflammation, both will subside. Pure vanilla extract can also be used.
- Clove oil with a pinch of pepper powder can also palliate the pain of a sore gum and teeth. In fact, a potion of lemon juice and ground asafoetida are another effective treatment option for dental concerns. Another good option is making a paste of mustard oil and turmeric, as turmeric also has antimicrobial properties which help in killing the harmful bacteria.
- Make a fresh paste of bay berry bark with vinegar and smear along the affected tooth and keep for some time. Desired results will be observed.
- And, here is another natural remedy for toothache. Take some cloves (5-6) and put them in boiling water. Also put a 2 inch bark of margosa tree in the solution. Refrigerate after some time. Dab a cotton in the solution and apply it along the gums and teeth and an instant relief is felt.
- A proper brushing and flossing should be done regularly, twice a day with a soft bristled brush and a desensitizing toothpaste.
- Binging on high calorie sweets and highly acidic food is not advised. Make sure you have a balanced diet that includes raw leafy vegetables and citrus fruits that are packed with vitamin C.
- If you are suffering from Bruxism, better use mouth guards to combat the disorder. As, teeth grinding can often result in tooth soreness. Braces are often used in teeth alignment. But if the oral hygiene is not maintained, teeth and gums both can get severely affected by bacteria. In such cases, it is best advised to follow the norms set by your dentist, until you have those braces on.
- Sore teeth during pregnancy is not uncommon as it is factored by the multiple hormonal changes that happen within the body. At this time, pregnant women should take extra care when it comes to dental hygiene. Brushing regularly and avoiding unhealthy binging is often advised, in order to prevent infections like gingivitis. This is a very important advice for pregnant women, as manifestation of this infection can prove perilous for the unborn child.