Cosmetic Dentistry Weblog

Not always easy to get an appointment at the dentist quickly, even when it was really bad. The toothache can make our lives a real nightmare. Self-medication can be a good solution while waiting to see a specialist. But to practice safely, it should follow some rules of prudence.

Above all, the visit to the dentist as soon as possible is essential. Dental pain is never trivial and will require treatment.

Even if you think you know what you have, do not use your old treatments without the advice of a pharmacist. And make sure they are not expired. If you are unsure of the drug or medicine that best suits your pain, ask your pharmacist for advice.

Before taking any medication that you have never used, always read the instructions carefully. Make sure you are not allergic to your knowledge, to one of the components and remember to read the list of side effects, to respond appropriately if they occur.

Whether a drug sold in a pharmacy or a natural remedy concocted by you, never exceed the recommended dose. The drug is not effective if taken in too large quantities. Instead, you may develop symptoms related to the overdose. If symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear (fever, malaise, etc..), See a doctor immediately.

Ice or heat: to each his own cure

Ah, the famous ice pack being placed on the sore cheek in hopes to decrease the pain! No, this is not a legend, but you should not use it in all circumstances. Everything depends on the origin of pain. On caries, for example, the ice would tend to increase the symptoms. To determine if ice will relieve you, the best is yet to try. Simply removing it will again decline symptoms. Attention must proceed with caution.

First method: Wrap an ice cube in plastic wrap and all in a small machine. Put this little packet directly on the sore place. Leave it on for fifteen minutes. The pain should be alleviated through the numbing effect of cold. A repeat when the pain resurfaces.

Second method: put ice directly into your mouth is unpleasant? You can opt for the famous ice pack. Same process, but with several ice cubes, you electroplate this time outside of your cheek.

If the chill of ice you are uncomfortable, you can make a wet compress, you put on the cheek at the gum or tooth sore. Sometimes it is, instead, the heat that relieves pain.

You can try to apply a warm tea bag on the gum. The tannins in the bag should help reduce swelling caused by inflammation.

Any heat source placed on the cheek is also likely to have a calming effect.