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Thursday, 6 March 2014

TOOTHACHE AND ITS TREATMENT

Toothache or any other tooth-related problem is really painful and disturbing. It affects our life and our daily activities completely. The main causes of tooth decay are excess consumption of junk foods and sweets and chocolates. Improper brushing, poor quality of toothpaste and toothbrush is also responsible for toothache. Some study shows that stress and mental tension and anxiety worsen the toothache and other problems.

Dental Cavities

The most common cause of a toothache is a dental cavity. Dental cavities (caries) are holes in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel and the dentin. The enamel is the outermost white hard surface and the dentin is the yellow layer just beneath the enamel. Both layers serve to protect the inner living tooth tissue called the pulp, where blood vessels and nerves reside. Certain bacteria in the mouth convert simple sugars into acid. The acid softens and (along with saliva) dissolves the enamel and dentin, creating cavities. The larger deeper cavities can collect food debris. The inner living pulp of the affected tooth can become irritated by bacterialtoxins or by foods that are cold, hot, some causing toothache. Treatment of a cavity that has injured the pulp requires either a root canal procrtiim-or extraction of the affected tooth. The root canal procedure involves removing the dying pulp tissue (thus avoiding or removing tooth infection) and replacing it with an inert material. The procedure is used in an attempt to save the dying tooth from extraction.

Gum Disease 


The second most common cause of toothache Is gum disease. Gum disease refers to inflammation of the soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal loss of bone that surrounds the teeth and holds them in place. Gum disease is caused by toxins secreted by bacteria in plaque that accumulate over lima along the gum line. Early symptoms of gum disease include— gum bleeding without pain. Pain is a symptom of more advanced gum disease as the loss of bone around the teeth leads to the formation of gum pockets. Bacteria in the pockets cause gum infection, swelling, pain, and further bone destruction. Treatment of early gum disease involves oral hygiene and removal of bacterial plaque. Moderate to advanced gum disease usually requires a thorough cleaning of the teeth and teeth roots called root planing and subgingival curettage.

HOME REMEDY OF TOOTHACHE

Toothache can be a sign of tooth decay. Only a Dentist doctor can find the real cause of the pain. But lets try out some ways at home to control the pain.

• Gargle with warm water or warm water mixed with salt, each time after food or after brushing every night If you have severe pain, keep a piece of ice inside the mouth between the tooth and the cheeks for 15 minutes. Repeat four times a day.

Have lots of milk and leafy vegetables and calcium. Avoid sweet, sour and cold things which causes tooth decay. Clove is one of the most effective medicines for toothache relief. It is simply the best medicine. Keep 1-2 clove seeds inside your mouth, the clove extract will sooth the affected tooth, and relieves from toothache. Apply clove oil with little black pepper powder when applied over the paining tooth, gives fast relief. People suffering from bad breath should keep clove seeds inside their mouth; it will keep the mouth fresh. Take 3-4 tablespoon of lemon juice and a pinch of heeng to it. Heat it in a low flame and allow it to cool. Take small cotton ball and dip it in the mixture. Keep the soaked ball over the cavity or the paining tooth. Fruits like lemon, orange are rich in Vitamin C and hence keep the teeth and gums healthy and strong. People suffering from heavy bleeding from gums, or bad breath should take freshly prepared lime or orange juice.
Mustard oil also gives fast relief from toothache. It also keeps the gums strong and healthy. Take 3-4 drops of mustard oil and a pinch of salt. Massage your tooth jaws, tooth gently with this paste. This sooths toothache and makes gums and jaws strong. Apply this before going to bed. One of the best home remedies for toothache.

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