In particular at night, a toothache is a painful inconvenience. Nighttime toothaches can make sleeping difficult. Here are some home remedies for relieving a toothache at night and when to call our home doctor emergency for pain management in Manilva.
Nighttime toothache remedies
Since there isn't much to divert attention from pain at night, treating a toothache may be more challenging.
To alleviate pain, however, you can try one of the following methods:
1. Oral painkillers
Many people find that using over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers is an easy, quick way to effectively lessen mild-to-moderate toothaches.
Always follow the dosage instructions on the packaging.
Visit a dentist as soon as possible if the toothache is severe so that you can discuss stronger painkillers with them.
2. Cold compress
A toothache can be made more bearable by applying a cold compress to the affected area.
By applying a bag of ice that has been wrapped in a towel to the side of the face or jaw that is experiencing pain, you can help constrict the blood vessels in the area, which in turn can reduce the intensity of the pain, making it easier for them to fall asleep.
The area can also be treated with a cold compress for 15-20 minutes every few hours in the evening to lessen pain before bed.
3. Elevation
An increase in pain and inflammation could result from blood pooling in the brain. Some people may find that elevating their head and using an additional pillow or two helps them feel better enough to go to sleep.
4. Pharmaceutical topicals
There are medicated ointments that can help alleviate the pain of a toothache. The region may become numb if you use over-the-counter (OTC) numbing gels and ointments that contain ingredients like benzocaine.
5. Salt water rinse
A toothache can typically be treated effectively with a home remedy consisting of nothing more than a saltwater rinse.
Because salt water is a natural antibacterial agent, it might make inflammation go away. As a result, this reduces the risk of infection occurring in teeth that have been damaged.
Rinsing the mouth with salt water can also help remove any food particles or debris that have become lodged in the gums or teeth.
6. Hydrogen peroxide rinse
Periodontitis is a severe infection that can occur in the gums and is typically brought on by a lack of proper oral hygiene. It is possible for it to bring about problems such as aching, bleeding gums, and teeth that become dislodged from their sockets.
Rinsing with a mouthwash that contained hydrogen peroxide helped reduce plaque and the symptoms of periodontitis, according to the author of a study that was published in 2016.
People should always dilute hydrogen peroxide that is safe for food with water in the same proportions. To avoid swallowing the solution, simply swish it around in your mouth.
Children should not use this treatment because there is a possibility that they will accidentally ingest the component parts of the remedy.
7. Peppermint tea
If you have a toothache, rinsing your mouth with peppermint tea or sucking on peppermint tea bags may provide some temporary relief from the pain.
According to the findings of some researchers, peppermint contains compounds that have antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Menthol, which is an active component of peppermint, has been shown to have a numbing effect, albeit a mild one, on sensitive areas.
8. Clove
Cloves' main compound, eugenol, relieves tooth pain. A 2015 clinical trial found that applying eugenol to gums and sockets after tooth extraction reduced pain and inflammation.
Eugenol anaesthetizes. Soak ground cloves in water to make a paste for toothaches. Next, apply the paste to the tooth or put it in an empty tea bag and put it in your mouth.
Alternatively, gently chewing or sucking on a clove and letting it sit near the painful tooth may relieve pain.
Children should not use this remedy because they run the risk of ingesting an unsafe amount of clove. If swallowed, a single clove can be spiky and painful.
9. Garlic
Some people use garlic, a common kitchen ingredient, to treat toothaches.
The main component of garlic, allicin, has a potent antibacterial effect that may aid in eliminating oral bacteria that cause cavities and tooth pain.
Garlic chewed and placed near the tooth may relieve pain. However, some people find raw garlic too strong, so this may not work for everyone.
Home doctor emergency for pain management in Manilva
If you wake up in the middle of the night with unbearable pain and these home remedies don’t work, call our home doctor emergency for pain management in Manilva to treat your pain. As a member of Helicopteros Sanitarios, you can call us any time, no matter the seriousness of the emergency.