Tooth pain can arrive unexpectedly, sometimes before you have time to see your dentist. When this happens, it is common to look for ways to manage your pain. In this video, Dr. Nawrocki from Dental Arts San Diego advises how to control varying dental pains temporarily until you can see a dentist for a permanent treatment.
The first line of defense for issues like inflammation, swelling, and discomfort is rinsing with salt water to pull the infection out and reduce swelling. Secondly, you can mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water as a mouth rinse. Rinsing with peppermint or chamomile tea periodically also helps alleviate pain and discomfort.
The most effective way to control dental pain is to apply ice and take over-the-counter painkillers. Any pain in connection with your soft tissues, like a gum condition or swelling in the mouth, can be alleviated with ice.
If you have irreversible pulpitis, where inflammation is more advanced and the nerve is dying out completely, you’ll need a root canal. Before the root canal, warm compresses are more beneficial than icing.
These tips temporarily control pain before you can seek treatment with a reputable dentist. At Dental Arts San Diego, we provide various services that will help alleviate your tooth pain and discomfort. Schedule an appointment today by calling us at (619) 762-4430 or clicking here. We are located at 707 Arnele Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020.
