Clearly, when tooth pain strikes, one must act quickly and kill it in its infancy. Besides painkillers, there are other ways of making the pain go away, at least temporarily. However, when pain strikes and keeps coming back, it means that there’s something wrong with your teeth and that you should act upon it. And by this I mean finding a dentist in Denver Colorado, if that’s where you live.
The salt water cure
When pain strikes, this is one of the simplest and most effective ways of making the pain go away, at least partially. One must add salt to warm water and stir until the salt is dissolved. Next, you have to hold the water in your mouth over the painful area and move the water around like you would do with toothpaste you want to spit out. Most of the time the pain will go away after a minute or two.
Clove mixed with flossing
Cloves contain a substance that’s a natural painkiller and anti inflammatory. In order to use this, you have to soak some cotton in cloves oil (the food grade type) and apply it directly over the painful area, rubbing gently. The remedy is only temporary and will last for about 2 hours maximum. During this time, you should try flossing the area of the problematic tooth, as some food stuck in there might be causing the pain.
The acupuncture treatment
Sure, this is a little more esoteric and maybe a little more difficult to pull off, but it’s definitely a solution is nothing else is at hand. In order to do this, you must perforate with a needle the skin and flesh tissue between the thumb and the index. Acupuncturists consider that in that area there are the nerves that control sensation in the teeth and perforating them will stop you from feeling the pain. However, if you’re not too sure about sticking a needle in your hand, you can just put ice or pinch the area, as this will numb the nerves and will probably make the pain go away for a short while.
However, keep in mind that these are only short term fixes, maybe usable when you’re traveling or for some reason you’re unable to reach a dentist’s office. Tooth pain can signal the presence of many health problems, including heart disease, so it’s recommended to always go and take care of the problem by seeing a professional.
