Difference between revisions of "Home Treat a Toothache or Any Minor Mouth Infection"

A toothache is usually the result of poor dental hygiene, tooth cavities or decay, and injuries to the jaw or mouth.<ref name="rf1">http://umm.edu/health/medical/ency/articles/toothaches</ref> Sometimes, pain that's felt in the tooth is actually due to pain in other parts of the body, also known as referred pain. For example, an earache or nasal infection can sometimes cause tooth pain. Observing proper dental hygiene and getting regular dental checkups can make your toothache more manageable and reduce your chance of developing toothaches and other minor mouth infections in the future. Keep in mind that the following home treatments may help you deal with and treat the temporary pain of a toothache or other mouth problem, but the underlying cause of the toothache will still be there and, if not treated, could worsen. It's best you consult your dentist immediately if you experience a toothache.

A toothache is usually the result of poor dental hygiene, tooth cavities or decay, and injuries to the jaw or mouth.<ref name="rf1">http://umm.edu/health/medical/ency/articles/toothaches</ref> Sometimes, pain that's felt in the tooth is actually due to pain in other parts of the body, also known as referred pain. For example, an earache or nasal infection can sometimes cause tooth pain. Observing proper dental hygiene and getting regular dental checkups can make your toothache more manageable and reduce your chance of developing toothaches and other minor mouth infections in the future. Keep in mind that the following home treatments may help you deal with and treat the temporary pain of a toothache or other mouth problem, but the underlying cause of the toothache will still be there and, if not treated, could worsen. It's best you consult your dentist immediately if you experience a toothache.

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