Contents:
- Medical Video: Acupressure : Acupressure Points for a Toothache
- What causes cavities?
- How to deal with cavities?
- 1. Check your teeth immediately to the dentist
- 2. Compress your cheeks
- 3. Take painkillers
- 4. Use clove oil
- 5. Keep brushing your teeth regularly
- 6. Pay attention to food restrictions during cavities
Medical Video: Acupressure : Acupressure Points for a Toothache
People say, heartache is better than toothache. Is it true? Is tooth pain too painful to the point that many people can't stand toothache? Toothache due to cavities may be very painful. You can be lazy to eat when experiencing this. However, calm down first. There are several ways to deal with cavities that you can do. See further explanation here.
What causes cavities?
Cavities are caused by the number of bacteria that multiply in your mouth. These bacteria produce acids that can erode the layers of teeth so that the teeth become hollow. The deeper the erosion of the tooth layer occurs or the deeper the cavities, the more painful it feels.
You need to know that teeth consist of layers.
- The outermost layer of teeth is called enamel
- The middle layer of teeth is called dentin
- The center of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels
Eating sweet foods can make cavities worse. This is because sugar sticking to the teeth becomes a food for bacteria. So, more and more bacteria and also more acid produced by bacteria. This condition is compounded if you rarely brush your teeth. Cavities can cause pain, infection, and loss of teeth.
How to deal with cavities?
It hurts because the cavities depend on the severity, so overcoming the cavities depends on the condition of the toothache. If new cavities occur a little, maybe you only need to diligently brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride toothpaste may help overcome cavities so they don't get worse.
However, if the cavities are severe and have made you feel sick, you may need to do the following.
1. Check your teeth immediately to the dentist
Sometimes, toothache does come and go. However, don't be fooled by that. You should immediately check your teeth to the dentist immediately before your toothache gets worse.
2. Compress your cheeks
Compress the sore cheeks for 10-15 minutes with cold water or with ice.
3. Take painkillers
Medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help relieve your toothache, although it may not be complete. However, you should not use this drug in excess of the recommended dosage. Remember to always read the instructions for using the drug before using it. Never put painkillers directly on your teeth or gums, this can cause a burning sensation.
4. Use clove oil
Clove oil has antiseptic properties and can also be anesthetic. So, using clove oil can help you reduce pain due to cavities. How to use it is to put cotton that has been dipped in clove oil in the aching tooth for 10 seconds.
5. Keep brushing your teeth regularly
Even though your teeth hurt, that doesn't mean you don't have to brush your teeth. You still need to brush your teeth regularly twice a day so that the cavities don't get worse. Brush your teeth with warm water may help you relieve pain when brushing your teeth. Also choose a soft-bristled toothbrush so it doesn't hurt you too much.
6. Pay attention to food restrictions during cavities
If you have a toothache due to cavities, you must also pay attention to the food you eat.
- Don't eat foods that are too cold or too hot. Painful cavities usually attack the dentine layer, making your teeth more sensitive. Eating foods with extreme temperatures will only make you feel more sick.
- Also avoid eating foods that are high in sugar and very acidic. Both of these foods can make your cavities worse.
