How to Deal With the Toothache

Toothache can be one of the most irritating things you feel in your life. And this pain can occur due to one of the several reasons. It means that you cannot apply same treatment to every case of toothache because the reason in each case may be entirely different.

Here, it would be worth mentioning the reasons of toothache.

• Tooth sensitivity can be one of the reasons for toothache. Tooth sensitivity occurs due to thinning of tooth enamel. If you frequently use peroxide products, you have increased tooth sensitivity.
• If you grind your teeth frequently, you may be on the way to develop chronic tooth sensitivity. This sensitivity is mainly due to the thin enamel and/or sometimes the exposed nerves of the teeth. And this sensitivity can be very painful. Now, it is not just the toothache which you need to be concerned about if you grind your teeth. Teeth grinding can lead to decreased length and changed position of the teeth. And this decreased length and changed position can lead to the misalignment of jaws. The best thing you can do in this regard is to stop your teeth from grinding. While you can exercise self-consciousness to control grinding during day time, it may be difficult for you to do so if you grind your teeth during sleep. For this purpose, you can wear special mouth guard which is also known as night guard.
• Cracks and chips can result in severe toothache. If you have toothache due to any of these reasons, you need to see your dentist immediately. The crack in tooth can contribute to tooth decay.
• Tooth decay is one of the major reasons for toothache. Tooth decay occurs due to the interaction of acid with the tooth enamel. As the decay progresses, it makes way for the infectious bacteria and other germs to go deeper into the layers of the teeth. The main chamber of the tooth that contains pulp has all of the nerves which keep the tooth alive. And those nerves feel pain when they are infected. The pulp gets infected when there is advanced stage of tooth decay, also known as cavity.

Treating toothache at home

While the ultimate solution for tooth sensitivity is to visit your dentist, there are some ways you can treat this problem at home. For this purpose, you will need to work on the same methods which are used for prevention of tooth sensitivity. For instance, you need to start using toothbrush with soft bristles. Soft bristles do not only clean your teeth well but they also keep your gums stimulated. Toothpaste for sensitive teeth needs to be used in this regard. You can discuss about picking the right toothpaste with your dentist. Moreover, you have to make sure that you floss your teeth on daily basis. Flossing removes plaque from the interdental spaces which cannot be cleaned with brushing.