I have always envied those around me who seem to always have perfect smiles without even trying, because I feel like I was born with "bad teeth." While my teeth are in great shape now, it is only because I take great care to visit the dentist every six months for a check-up and cleaning and maintain good oral hygiene habits at home. While I used to get a lot of cavities, even though I thought I was doing "everything right" to keep them away, I am proud to say that I have been cavity-free for a couple of years now! I put a lot of research into what daily habits can wreak havoc on my teeth, and I thought it would be a shame not to share what has helped me with others who need the advice. I plan to post many oral health tips on my new blog!
Dental pain is one of the absolute worst and most irritating physical problems you can have when your professional life is very busy. Eating hurts, drinking hurts, and sometimes simply breathing or talking hurts as well. And, the deadlines don't stop or slow down just because you are in pain and waiting for an appointment with your general dentist. For this reason, you need to know how to kick your dental pain to the curb while you are waiting.
Here are a variety of tips you can use to alleviate your dental pain and get back to work:
Tip: Use Some of Your Baby's Teething Gel or Buy the Adult Version
The same over-the-counter teething gel that you use for your baby's teething pain can be used to numb your dental pain. If you do not have a baby in your home, then you should buy a tube of the adult version of dental numbing gel. You can purchase topical anesthetic gel at your local grocery store near the toothbrushes.
Tip: Rinse Your Mouth Out with a Natural Oil
If you do not want to use a topical gel for your dental pain or if you cannot go to the grocery store, then there are some natural oils in your kitchen that will alleviate your pain, including:
clove oil
nutmeg oil
oregano oil
sesame oil
sunflower oil
tea tree oil
Place a few drops of one of these oils into a coffee mug half full of water and rinse your mouth with it.
If your dental pain is severe and you need more pain relief, then you can put the oil on a gauze pad or cotton ball. Place the soaked gauze pad or cotton ball directly against the sore tooth. You can repeat this process as necessary to control your pain.
Tip: Don't Stop Brushing and Flossing Until You Can See the Dentist
Finally, it is vital that you do not stop flossing and brushing your teeth while you are experiencing dental pain. In fact, this is a very important time for you to practice very careful dental hygiene. Food or sugars stuck in a cavity or broken tooth can lead to additional pain or further damage.
If your dental pain is negatively affected by hot or cold temperatures, then you should brush with room-temperature water, a small amount of paste-style toothpaste, and a soft toothbrush. You should avoid using a mouthwash because the alcohol in it will cause additional pain, but you should still floss your teeth.
Share24 May 2017
