The dental cavity is a type of tooth decay; if left untreated, it can lead to more serious problems, including toothache. If you are experiencing pain from this disorder, you can learn how to relieve it.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Relieve Pain with Drugs
Step 1. Go to the dentist
This is one of the ways to get rid of pain. Doctors do an x-ray to check for cavities or other gum problems, so they can tell you which treatment is best for the situation.
The most common cure is a filling. If the tooth is infected or there is an abscess, the dentist first prescribes antibiotics to eradicate the infection, which is important to avoid further complications
Step 2. Take over-the-counter medications
If the pain in the tooth or gum is due to tooth decay, you can take pain relievers; you can take ibuprofen (Brufen), acetaminophen (Tachipirina), naproxen sodium (Momendol) or even aspirin.
- Follow the instructions on the leaflet regarding the dosage.
- Avoid letting aspirin dissolve on your tooth or gum, as it could damage them.
Step 3. Try a numbing gel
You can apply it around tooth decay to temporarily stop the pain. This type of drug contains benzocaine and you can smear it on the gum with your finger or a cotton swab; make sure you don't swallow it and spit out what's left in your mouth.
- Read and strictly follow the instructions on the package or on the tube to know the appropriate dose to use and the frequency of applications.
- Keep in mind that it is completely normal for a greater amount of saliva to be produced following the application of the gel; you may also experience numbness on the tongue for a while; therefore avoid talking for a short time so as not to risk accidentally biting her.
Method 2 of 3: Relieve the Pain with Home Remedies
Step 1. Clean the cavity
You may experience pain after eating, due to food debris getting stuck in the hole. to relieve it, you can rinse with warm water. Afterwards, you can use a toothpick to gently and carefully remove any traces of the food.
Be careful not to go too deep with the toothpick, otherwise you could cause more damage to the tooth or gum
Step 2. Make a salt water rinse
It is one of the most effective methods for finding pain relief in the oral cavity; salt helps reduce the acids on the gums which can cause irritation and pain.
Mix 1 tablespoon of it in a glass of warm or warm water until dissolved and rinse with this mixture, making sure to move it around the sore gum and tooth
Step 3. Use an ice pack
It is another technique for soothing discomfort. Place a few cubes or crushed ice in a cloth, balloon, or cut finger of a rubber (non-latex) glove to create a compress that can be placed on the tooth, as long as the tooth is not sensitive to cold.
- Alternatively, you can place it on your cheek at the painful area.
- You can also choose a commercial compress instead of making your own.
- Be sure to wrap it in a cloth or paper towel before applying it.
- Leave it on the affected area for about 10 to 15 minutes, then remove it and wait for the skin to return to normal temperature.
Step 4. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide
This substance helps remove bacteria from the dental cavity and cleans the area to reduce infection. For this purpose, use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and keep it in your mouth for up to a minute.
- When finished, spit out the liquid, making sure you don't swallow it.
- Do not follow this remedy for more than five consecutive days, otherwise you could cause tooth sensitivity.
Method 3 of 3: Relieve Pain with Natural Remedies
Step 1. Rub extracts on the tooth
An alternative to reduce the discomfort due to tooth decay is to use natural extracts. You can try vanilla, almond, mint or lemon ones; dip a cotton ball into the solution and place it on the affected tooth or gum, leaving it to act for about ten minutes.
You can choose to apply the extract using a cotton swab
Step 2. Try essential oils
Some have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that are useful for your purpose; you can use those of sunflower, sesame, oregano, nutmeg, cloves or tea tree, all valuable to stop the pain.
- Dilute a few drops of the oil of your choice in a few tablespoons of water and use the solution as a mouthwash; alternatively, pour a few drops of essential oil on a cotton swab or cotton swab and rub it directly on the gum or on the aching tooth.
- An effective remedy is to prepare a cotton ball soaked in one of these oils, preferably that of cloves, and insert it into the cavity; if possible avoid spreading the oil to other areas of the mouth, as it could cause irritation.
- Do not ingest the essential oil, but make sure you always spit it out.
Step 3. Chew the leaves
Those of greater plantain or mint have anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve pain in the oral cavity. If you want to use them for this purpose, put them in your mouth and chew them for a few minutes to release the beneficial juices; then place them on top of the affected gum or tooth and let them sit for about 15 minutes.
- Alternatively, you can use dried mint leaves or a peppermint tea.
- The greater plantain is a very widespread plant that grows spontaneously almost everywhere and that has healing properties; you may also find it in your garden. It is easy to recognize the leaves, because they are long with vertical veins running along the entire length.
Step 4. Cover the affected area with citrus
You can relieve the pain by using fruit that you keep in the refrigerator. Lemon and lime can stop tooth pain thanks to their citric acid and vitamin C content, both of which have antibacterial properties.
Cut a lemon or lime into wedges and bite one to release the juice into your mouth; make sure you put the juice and the slice right above the gum or sore tooth
Step 5. Make an apple cider vinegar rinse
It is traditionally used in many home remedies for its antibacterial properties. To prepare a mixture useful for your purpose, combine 60 ml of hot water with two tablespoons of vinegar and rinse in the mouth for 30-60 seconds, focusing mainly on the area around the decayed tooth.
- Spit out the solution and repeat two or three times; finally, rinse your mouth with warm water.
- You can repeat the procedure three or four times a day, but make sure you don't swallow the mixture.
- Do not follow this remedy for more than four consecutive days; Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid which can erode the surface of the enamel, especially if you brush your teeth immediately after using it.
Step 6. Bite into some garlic, onion or ginger
They are all plants with antimicrobial properties that can be useful against your discomfort. Put a piece of one of the three in your mouth, right above the tooth or gum area, chew it slowly so that it releases the internal juices; this remedy relieves pain because it numbs the gum.
Step 7. Try an asafoetida paste
It is a plant known for its antimicrobial properties and is commonly used in traditional medicine from Middle Eastern countries. You can make a paste to soothe the pain of tooth decay; combine a pinch of powdered asafoetida with enough fresh lemon juice to create a fluid and easily spreadable mixture. Then spread it over the cavity and around the gum, leaving it in place for about five minutes.
- When done, rinse your mouth to get rid of the batter.
- You can apply it to the tooth two or three times a day.
