Quite often a toothache arises suddenly and is sharp enough. It's good, when there is an opportunity to visit a dentist immediately if there are first pain sensations, but the problem often manifests itself during travel, on rest, in the evening or at night. In such situations, urgent measures need to be taken, since it is difficult to endure severe pain. What helps with toothache?
What helps
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If the toothache is felt for a long time, there is a need for painkillers( tablets).At home, the following drugs can be used:
- Nurofen ( Ibuprofen, Mig) - prescribed 1-2 tablets 3 times a day 20 minutes after meals. The drug not only reduces pain, but also helps reduce puffiness. With severe and intolerable pain, you can use a more potent effect on the effect - Nurofen Plus.
- Dexalgin 25 - is used for ½ tablets from 1 to 6 times a day. Anesthesia occurs 30 minutes after taking and lasts from 5 to 7 hours.
- Spazmalgon ( Spazgan, Braal, Revalgin) - 1-2 tablets are applied 2-3 times a day after meals with an interval of at least 4-5 hours. A day is allowed to take up to 6 tablets. Spazmalgon is a combined remedy that helps to relieve dental pain as soon as possible.
- Ketanov ( Ketorol, Ketokam, Ketorolac) - 1 tablet is applied no more than 4 times a day after meals. The drug has a strong analgesic effect, if exceeding the maximum daily dose can lead to side effects.
- Nyz ( Nimesulide, Nimulide) - 2 tablets are given 2 times a day before meals. The drug has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effect.
- Nimesil ( Nemulex) - is applied internally on 1 sachet no more than 2 times a day. It is better to take the medicine after eating after 10-15 minutes. Dissolve the contents of the sachet in 100 milliliters of water and immediately drink. Nimesil is used to treat acute pain, including dental pain.
Medications such as Citramon, Paracetamol( Panadol), Tempalgin( Analgin, Baralgin), Ibuklin also help to relieve toothache, but their effect is less pronounced than the above medicines.
Pentalgin and Novigan belong to the group of combined spasmoanalgesics, which have analgesic effect for pain of various genesis, including dental. But-Shpa and Drotaverin are antispasmodics and are not used for toothache.
Before taking any medication, you should first carefully read the instructions, since all the drug have contraindications and side effects.
Grasses
As an additionalmethod of therapy for toothache is recommended to use herbal medicines. They are not able to quickly and completely relieve the pain, but help reduce inflammation and disinfect the oral cavity.
- Decoction of the bark of oak.3 tablespoons finely chopped bark pour 200 milliliters of boiling water and protect it in a water bath for about 20-25 minutes in a sealed container. To insist 25 minutes, strain and rinse the oral cavity 7-8 times a day.
- Infusion of thyme.10 grams of herbs brew in 250 milliliters of steep boiling water, wrap the container in a towel and leave for 25 minutes. Then cool, strain and rinse your mouth up to 6 times a day.
- Sage infusion.10 grams of dry herbs pour hot water( 200 milliliters), close the lid and leave for 15 minutes. After filtering and rinsing your mouth every 2 hours, but no more than 7 times a day.
- Infusion of birch buds.15 grams of kidneys fill in the thermos, pour boiling water( 1 liter) and leave for 1 hour. Ready to rinse the oral cavity 4 times a day.
- Melissa infusion.10 grams of dry herbs pour boiling water( 250 milliliters), insist for 35 minutes, strain and rinse no more than 5 times a day.
Folk recipes
- Carnation oil will not only help reduce pain, but also reduces inflammation in the gums. It is necessary to moisten a tampon in the oil from the bandage or cotton wool and put it on the gum next to the damaged tooth. For the best result, you can drip 2-3 drops of oil into the tooth cavity( if there is a hole).For local anesthesia, camphor oil is recommended.
- To reduce toothache, a mixture of salt, onion and garlic will help. Onion and garlic in equal proportions grind into gruel, then add salt, and mix well. The resulting product is put on the damaged tooth and covered with a cotton swab.
- Slight relief of pain can be done with geranium or Kalanchoe. Torn sheet should be put on a sick tooth and slightly chewed. Aloe is also a good remedy. Cut the leaf of the plant along and pulp to the affected area.
- To disinfect the oral cavity and reduce inflammation, it is recommended to use a solution of baking soda, to which 2-3 drops of iodine should be added.
- Keep a small amount of strong alcoholic beverage - cognac or vodka in your mouth. The tooth, of course, will not be cured, but the pain will become less noticeable.
- To get rid of aching toothache salty lard will help. If the product is very salty, then it must be thoroughly washed and a small slice applied to the gums of the damaged tooth. Salo should be kept in the mouth for 20-25 minutes.
Than to help the pregnant
If a toothache occurs, the pregnant woman should rinse the mouth with warm water with the addition of salt or soda and gently remove any food leftovers. After that, you can apply for 10 minutes to a sore spot cotton swab, previously moistened in a tincture of propolis - this substance has an analgesic effect. Repeat this procedure several times until the pain subsides. You can also use herbal rinse or one of the above folk recipes, except for alcoholic beverages.
As for medicines, they are recommended to be taken only after consultation with the doctor, as they can harm the fetus.
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The reasons for the appearance of toothache in the child can be very different, for example, due to caries, pulpitis, cracks in the enamel, in the baby with teething, and sometimes because of a piece of food that is stuck between the teeth.
If the child complains of pain, the first thing to do is rinse your mouth with warm water or a solution of salt and / or soda. If these methods do not help, you need to use medicines. From 3 months, Panadol, Nurofen and Ibuprofen can be used as a syrup.