Monday, January 23, 2017

By Jerry Moore


Pain is part of life and everybody will experience pain from time to time. When it comes to toothache, however, the suffering can be debilitating. A severe toothache seems to dominate the entire existence of the sufferer, making it difficult to concentrate, to sleep or to eat. Painkillers only work for a short while. The only answer is to seek treatment. When suffering from tooth pain Houston dentists can quickly deal with the root cause and provide immediate relief.

It is important to understand that pain is one of the ways the body use to signal that there is an underlying condition that needs to be treated. The problem will not go away until that underlying cause is identified and dealt with. That is why a dentist should be consulted immediately. Pain killers, used for long periods, can be dangerous and should be taken with great circumspect and only in emergencies.

If it is not feasible to consult a dentist straight away it is better to use natural means of keeping the suffering at bay. A mixture of warm water, salt and pepper, mixed into a paste and applied to the sore tooth and the surrounding areas will ease the discomfort. It will also help to fight inflammation and the remedy can be applied as often as one wants to without ill effects.

When fresh garlic is crushed and a little salt added, it serves as a very effective antibiotic and it provides almost immediate relief from the toothache. The garlic paste is applied to the affected tooth and the gums of the teeth surrounding it. It even helps to chew on raw garlic and there is no danger of overdosing.

Onions also boast the ability to fight and prevent inflammation and to hamper the growth of harmful bacteria. Sufferers can simply chew on raw pieces of onion and if the find this difficult to do they can even rub the raw onion on the affected areas of the mouth. In between the chewing of the onion pieces the mouth should be rinsed with with warm water containing a strong solution of salt.

Dentists agree that the most common cause of toothache is poor hygiene and dental care. It is vital to brush the teeth after every meal and floss regularly. Substances such as fizzy drinks, sugary snacks and tobacco all cause dental problems. It is also important to use an effective toothbrush and to replace it at least twice a year.

It is vitally important to visit a dentist at least once yearly for a check up, even if no problems are apparent. During such checks the dentist will be able to identify latent problems and deal with them before they cause pain or necessitate drastic interventions. These visits are important because dental problems can easily develop into more serious problems elsewhere in the body.

There can be no doubt that a severe toothache is a horrible experience. In the majority of cases this agony can be avoided by practising good oral hygiene and by consulting a dentist regularly. Many people are still scared of dentists and associate them with even more pain. Modern dentistry, however, involve very little pain or discomfort.




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