Understanding Dental Pain & Applying Quick Remedies

As we all know, toothaches are the result of several different factors.  The pain that stems from a toothache is always apparent, normally in the form of throbbing.  The pain will normally intensify as time goes by, when you eat, lay down, or drink hot/cold liquids.  Toothaches are very painful, and it may seem that no matter what you do - it seems to hurt more.

In the dental world, toothaches can include such things as cavities, infections or abscess in the teeth or gums, debris that has been trapped between the teeth and gums, and trauma to the face, teeth, or the jaw.  Sometimes, toothaches can result from medical conditions and have nothing to do with dental.  In most cases, if the problem goes without being checked, it can lead to serious trouble and maybe even become a life threatening situation.

Normally, when you have a toothache, you’ll experience tremendous pain.  The pain will stem from the affected tooth or the jaw, and you’ll know it almost immediately.  It will start out to be a throbbing pain, then continue to get worse and worse until you get it treated.  If you wait too long and allow the infection to spread throughout the tooth, you’ll end up having to get it pulled or cut out.

Anytime you start to experience a toothache, you shouldn’t hesitate to make an appointment with your dentist to have it checked.  Sometimes, getting an appointment when your tooth starts hurting is easier said than done.  Even though you may be able to use certain products to stop the pain, the pain will always come back until you get the problem fixed.  A toothache will always come back, until you get the tooth taken care of.

If you visit your dentist in time and he catches the problem early, he may be able to save your tooth.  Normally, this will result in a filling, crown, or root canal, although you won’t have to have the tooth removed.  Dentists always look to save teeth, as they don’t like to remove a tooth unless they absolutely have to.  If the tooth has become abscessed, the dentist will put you on antibiotics such as penicillin until the infection has subsided enough to remove the tooth.

Throughout our lives, most of us will experience the pain and agony of a toothache at some point.  A toothache can be the worst pain you have ever felt in your life, especially if you are feeling the pain of an abscess.  Here are some quick remedies until you can get to the dentist. (Results vary for each individual)

1)  Try to get antibiotics like Amoxicillen to kill the infection.  You can buy it from your local pet store if you are unable to get a prescription right away.

2)  You can use Aspirin, or pain relievers like Tylenol, Aleve, etc... but eventually the nerves will become immune to the popular pain relievers.  (These are effective for temporary use)

3)  Gently clean the tooth with baking soda, or remove food particles with dental floss,  then rinse with lukewarm water and salt.

4)  Try soaking a cotton ball in Peroxide and applying to tooth/gum area.  This will sooth and help the infected area.

5)  Try dipping a Peppermint flavor tea bag in boiling hot water.   Squeeze some of the water from the tea bag and place on painful area.  Finish in a cup of tea and occasionally swish around in mouth.

6)  Apply Ambesol or Orajel with a cotton ball to area.

7)  Apply pure vanilla extract with a q-tip to infected or painful area.

8)  Another simple remedy is to place an ice bag on the outside of the cheek nearest the aching tooth. You can make an ice bag by placing a few pieces of ice in a sealed baggie and wrapping the baggie with a handkerchief or a wash cloth.

Here is a great FORUM with many ideas that may help if you are still experiencing tooth pain....

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Dental Extractions

Dental extractions are among the easiest and best ways to get relief from a toothache.  As the name implies, an extraction involves removing the tooth.  If your pulp has died or the tooth has become severely infected, extraction may be your only route.  Depending on the tooth, the dentist can do either a simple extraction or a more complicated extraction.

Simple extractions
These types of extractions, the simple extractions, are the most common in the world of dentistry.  During a simple extraction, the dentist will remove the tooth by loosening the gums around the socket.  He will grasp the tooth with forceps and move it from side to side until he can get it to break free from the socket and remove it.

The teeth are held to the bone by a thin piece of soft tissue.  This soft tissue is known as the periodontal ligament.  The dentist uses this tissue to remove the tooth.  As you may know, the key to removing a tooth by pulling is to rock the tooth from side to side, which enlarges the socket in the bone and breaks the ligament that helps to hold the tooth in place.

Simple extractions, also known as pulling, don’t take long to complete.  The dentist will numb you before he starts, so you won’t feel anything.  Depending on the tooth, pulling it will normally take just a few minutes after you have been numbed with local anesthesia.  Once completed, the dentist will place gauze in your mouth to bite on and you will be free to go.

Complex extractions
As we all know, not all teeth can be pulled.  Sometimes, the tooth will be so decayed or broken off that the dentist will have nothing to grasp above the gum line.  In cases such as this, the dentist will need to perform a more complicated extraction, which involves getting the tooth out below the gum line, as he won’t be able to use the standard method of pulling and rocking.

These types of extractions involve the dentist making an incision in the gums around the tooth, and raising the flap he cut to expose the bone.  Once he has exposed the bone, there may be enough of the tooth exposed for the dentist to grab and remove it using the pulling method.  In most cases however, the tooth will be embedded in the bone, meaning that the dentist will be unable to pull the tooth out.

With teeth that are imbedded in the bone, the dentist will need to use a drill and chip away at the bone to get to the tooth.  This is known as cutting the tooth out, and happens to be very common with impacted teeth or teeth that are severely decayed.  Once the dentist has cut his way to the tooth and removed it, he will sew back the flap of skin that he cut to get to the tooth.  The flap of skin and the socket will heal over time - providing you take care of it.

Dental extractions are very common, and happen on a daily basis for dentists.  Oral surgeons are the best for extractions, as extractions are all they do.  All types of extractions, even the most complex, will take time to heal.  As long as you take care of your extraction site, you’ll avoid common pitfalls such as dry sockets and other mishaps.  Although they can be painful once the procedure is over - you’ll eventually start to feel a lot better once you have had the tooth or teeth removed.

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Getting Over Your Fear of the Dentist

Dental anxiety or fearing the dentist is a problem that I myself experienced. Many people have this problem, and something that is somewhat difficult to overcome.  This fear normally prevents rational people from visiting the dentist and maintaining the health of their teeth.  The key to keeping your teeth healthy is to prevent problems before they start.  Those who suffer from dental anxiety will try to avoid going to the dentist, which results in problems.   I suffered for years which resulted in major issues later.

When someone who suffers from dental anxiety finally goes to the dentist, they normally find that even the smallest of problems can turn serious and require a lot of work and intervention from the dentist.  Even though you may not realize it, regular cleaning visits to your dentist is the best way to keep your teeth healthy, and prevent problems such as decay and cavities.

You can use several techniques to overcome dental anxiety.  Some of the techniques require mild sedatives, also referred to as sedation.  Sedation is a way to relax, given by breathing or IV (Intra Vein) through a vein in your arm.  Sedation will help you to calm down, although you will normally be awake to answer questions or talk to your dentist.

Some people who suffer from dental anxiety have had bad experiences.  Any type of negative dental experience will normally result in emotional scarring and last for years.  Anything that results in negative feelings for the patient will normally cause them to feel in a negative way toward the entire dental profession.  Although all dentists aren’t bad - a negative experience will certainly make a patient feel that way.

When you look for a dentist, you should always ask your family and friends who they use, and who they recommend.  When you visit a dentist, you shouldn’t hesitate to ask him any questions that come to mind, so you can be more relaxed.  You should always keep in mind that you are customer, and the dentist is the one who needs to make you feel relaxed.  Never should you feel intimidated, as the best dentists will do everything they can to establish a sense of trust.

Establishing trust is very important with the patient/dentist relationship.  You’ll be going to your dentist on a frequent basis, so you’ll want to be sure that you can trust him.  When you go to your dentist for the first time, you should let him know about your dental anxiety.  If he isn’t willing to talk about it with you or do things to help you relax, you should look into a new dentist.

You can always tell who the better dentists are by the type of facilities they have.  Dentists who have  a lot of customers or nice offices, have established themselves and proved that they are indeed the best.  If a dentist has a lot of customers, it lets you know that he has them for a reason.  People that are satisfied with a dentist, normally return.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, you should always let your dentist know in advance.  This way, he work with you to overcome your fear.  Over time, you’ll find that you can overcome your fear and establish a great relationship with your dentist.  You can get over your fear of dentists, no matter how bad your fear may be.  It will take you some time, although your dentist should be willing to work with you.  Before you know it, you’ll be over your fear and more than willing to go to your dentist.

Teeth Whitening Products: Pros and Cons

 

With so many products on the market for teeth whitening, choosing the right teeth whitening product today can be very confusing, not to mention that some of the teeth whitening products are not giving your desired result.
If you ask the experts, they will tell you that the best method of teeth whitening is still through your dentist. 

Not only is it the best, it is also the most effective and the quickest to have whiter teeth.

But then, not all people can afford the fees that come with each treatment. Another thing that hinders them from going to dentists is fear. It seems that as early as childhood, dentists are one of the most feared personalities that people do not want to encounter. This fear continues on in the adult years.

Although dentists do not advise people to choose teeth whitening products, they all agree in saying that these products are effective in some degree. According to studies, teeth whitening products, if used regularly and consistently can result in whiter teeth that can outlast any dentist-assisted procedure.

Another additional plus that teeth whitening products have is that they contain the same ingredients that are being used in professional whitening. Two of the active ingredients needed for whitening teeth are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide. These two are also the ingredients that are present in some of the products that are sold in groceries and drug stores.

The only advantage that teeth whitening products have over professional whitening is that they tend to be very cheap. Everyone who will tumble upon them can simply afford to add them to the list of their basic things.

Most of these products can be bought for $30 or less. Compare this to the $100 or more that you need to pay to the dentist. It will not surprise you why people prefer them over the high fees.

Still, teeth whitening products are found out to have some disadvantages. Some of these are:

1. Suitability

Teeth whitening products cater to all. But then different people have different needs. What others found effective may not work for others. This is one of the problems that people will encounter with these products.

There are those that have sensitive teeth and gums. The reaction to the products will depend upon the suitability of the products to the persons using them. An option would be to try different products until you find the one that is suitable to you.

 2. Strong chemicals used.

You will not know what your reaction to the product until you have tried it out. Since you do not know how sensitive your teeth are, you will also not know what might happen when you start using the product.

Better consult with your dentist first before choosing a certain product.

3. Tray may not fit

The tray put in your teeth is not exactly fitted after you, so there is a tendency that it may either be too large or too small.

When it is too large, the formula may not work well. On the other hand, if it is too small, it may cause gum bleeding and side effects that will cause bigger problems.

Be sure that the teeth whitening products you choose is suited for you. If none of them works, then maybe professional teeth whitening will be a better solution.

Whiten Teeth Naturally

HOW TO WHITEN TEETH NATURALLY

We all want beautiful smiles, and having a great smile increases your confidence along with magnetically drawing people to you.   When you are confident, it permeates through everything you do.  In the work place. In relationships and every aspect of your life.   Your teeth and smile are the gateway to the window you love to open and be admired by everyone.   When that window is closed you are unable to show the "beautiful you" effectively.   You may crack the window open slightly to let some light in,  but the window is limited, therefore you aren't walking in full confidence.

So..... lets now look at how to get rid of yellow teeth.  Let's get those teeth pearly white so that you can show the world that beautiful SMILE.

Here is a quick remedy of how to get WHITE TEETH NATURALLY.

This is a simple and cheap way to get white teeth.

REMEDY #1
 

YOU WILL NEED 

1) 2 Strawberries -Strawberries are a known powerful fruit to remove stains from your teeth.  They contain an astringent and Vitamin C.   Strawberries can remove surface stains like coffee and wine, while the Vitamin C whitens and removes the plaque from teeth.

YOU WILL LASTLY NEED

2) 1 tablespoon of baking soda - Baking Soda is great for cleaning as well as neutralizing odors.  

Step One:    Clean Strawberries and remove the stem.   Place in a small bowl.

Step Two:    Mash the 2 Strawberries with a spoon or fork until they are in a "jam like" form. *You can also use a blender if you prefer.

Step Three:  Add one tablespoon of baking soda and mix together.

Step Four    Apply paste like mixture to teeth with a toothbrush. (different toothbrush that you normally use)           

Step Five     Concentrate on front teeth. (for visibility)  Brush thoroughly.  Be careful not to swallow mixture.

Step Six       Rinse mouth with water, then brush with regular toothpaste.  If needed, remove strawberry seeds with dental floss.  Thats it  !!  You are DONE  !

               

YOU WILL NOTICE THAT YOUR TEETH ARE WHITER AFTER 1 or 2 uses.

***  Do not APPLY more than once a week !!   The acid can damage the enamel of your teeth.  ***

REMEDY #2

Another natural teeth whitener remedy is chewing on a crunchy apple.  It acts as a toothbrush as you chew on it.   Apples contain malic acid which is in chemical used in teeth whitening products.   Something as simple as eating an apple, can remove excess particles and bacteria, while scrubbing surface stains.

REMEDY #3

Replace the strawberries in Remedy #2 with a freshly squeezed lemon. This mixture may bubble slightly.

Remove excess plaque and saliva with a cotton swab.   Apply the lemon mixture and leave on for about 1 minute.  (do not leave on longer than 1 minute)  The acid is detrimental to the enamel of your teeth.  

Remove by brushing lightly.

 *Again....Do not APPLY more than once a week !!  You do not want to damage the enamel of your teeth*

Hope this helps........ enjoy your beautiful SMILE  !!

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