One day, I suddenly had a sharp toothache...

Do you have such an experience?

In many cases, the cause is tooth decay.
Therefore, it is important to receive treatment at a dentist as soon as possible, but you never know when a toothache will strike.

What should you do if you want to consult a dentist but can't?
This time, we will introduce some first aid measures to relieve toothache that will be useful in such situations.

Relieving toothache with painkillers

If you leave a cavity untreated, or after having a tooth extracted or the nerve removed during dental treatment, you may experience severe pain.

In this case, don't hesitate to take painkillers.
A typical example is Loxonin, which is prescribed by a dental clinic.
The same ingredient can also be purchased at pharmacies, where it is sold under the name "Loxonin S."

Although pain after dental treatment may gradually subside, pain from left untreated cavities and other conditions will inevitably return.

Consider painkillers as a first aid measure only and visit a dentist as soon as possible.

Try cooling the area

The main cause of toothache is increased blood flow to the tooth, putting pressure on the nerve.
Therefore, cooling the affected area is effective in temporarily reducing blood flow.

You can wrap ice or an ice pack in a towel and cool the affected area from the outside, or you can place ice in your mouth to cool the area directly.

You might as well do both, if that works for you.
However, please be aware that in cases of pain caused by periodontal disease, sensitive teeth, or tooth extraction, the pain may increase due to cold.

Remember that this is only a method that can be used when you have tooth decay.

Clean your mouth

In some cases, toothache can occur when food particles get trapped in a cavity in the tooth.

The solution in this case is to clean your mouth.
Brushing may cause more pain, but please be patient and make sure to remove all food particles.

In addition to brushing your teeth, rinsing your mouth is also effective.
If it is difficult to brush directly, try gently rinsing your mouth.
In addition, if you have food particles that are difficult to remove, we recommend using dental floss.

Things you absolutely must not do

Finally, here are some things you should not do if you have a toothache.

First, stimulate the painful tooth.
Biting or hitting the tooth too hard will not make the pain go away, so please try to rest.

Next, remember to avoid drinking alcohol. Being drunk may numb the central nervous system and temporarily relieve the pain.

However, when blood circulation improves, the pain becomes even more severe.
In terms of raising blood pressure, hot baths and strenuous exercise are also not recommended.

Summary

What we have introduced here is merely a temporary solution.

If the underlying condition is not addressed, the pain will return.
If you experience a toothache, be sure to consult a dentist.