How to quickly relieve toothache pain

Sep 23, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My teeth have been acting up again recently; how can I quickly relieve tooth pain?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chao

When experiencing tooth pain, you can try the following methods to relieve the pain quickly:

1. Ice compress: Apply an ice pack to the painful area to reduce nerve sensitivity and alleviate toothache symptoms.

2. Garlic for pain relief: Place a slice of fresh garlic on the affected tooth. Garlic has natural antibacterial and pain-relieving properties that can help ease the pain.

3. Avoid irritating foods: Avoid consuming excessively hot, cold, hard, or sugary foods, as these may exacerbate tooth pain.

4. Acupressure: When experiencing tooth pain, you can massage the Hegu points on both sides or the Anping point on one side. For upper jaw pain, pressing the temporal region (temple) may also help relieve the discomfort.

5. Saltwater rinse: Rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater can help clean the mouth, reduce bacteria, and alleviate pain. Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water, gently rinse your mouth, and then spit it out.

The above methods can only provide temporary pain relief. If the tooth pain persists, you should schedule an appointment with a dentist as soon as possible for examination and treatment to identify the underlying cause and receive appropriate care.