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When Suffering From Tooth Pain Houston Dentists Are There To Help

By Jason Green


Pain is part of the human existence. In time everybody will sustain injuries, contract diseases or experience discomfort in one form or another. Many people will agree, however, that toothache counts as one of the most terrible afflictions that can strike a person. It can be agonising and it can totally disable a sufferer from functioning normally. Thank goodness that in cases of tooth pain Houston dentists are able to provide fast and often permanent relief.

Physical discomfort is almost always a message from the body that there is something wrong. This is also true for toothache. Any discomfort in the mouth is a clear sign that the teeth, gums or palate is diseased or damaged. Home remedies may provide temporary relief, but the underlying problem will not disappear. The only solution is to make an appointment with a dentist without delay.

Whilst waiting to see a dentist, many home remedies can help to provide relief from the agony. One very effective and universally recommended remedy is to mix equal quantities of salt and pepper, to add a few drops of water to form a firm paste and to apply that paste to the afflicted area or tooth. Salt and pepper both have very potent anti bacterial and anti inflammatory properties and the relief should be experienced very quickly.

Garlic is also said to provide almost immediate relief for toothaches. Simply mix some crushed, fresh garlic with some salt and apply the mixture to the tooth. One can also chew on a clove to provide even faster relief. This remedy can be repeated as often as necessary to keep the discomfort at bay. Garlic has powerful antibiotic properties.

Onions too, have a seemingly magic ability to temporarily make toothache disappear. Sufferers should chew raw onion pieces and if they cannot chew it due the the agony, they can simply apply a raw piece of onion to the afflicted area. Onions boast antiseptic and anti bacterial properties. A mixture of salt and lukewarm water can also be used to rinse the mouth to reduce swelling and to prevent inflammation from developing.

Poor oral hygiene is almost certainly the most common cause of toothache. The teeth should be brushed at least twice a day, preferably after every meal. A good quality toothbrush should be used and it should be replaced at least twice a year. Flossing should become a habit. After all, the mouth is a fertile breeding ground for germs and infections.

Even those that maintains a strict oral hygiene regime needs to visit the dentist at least once yearly. After all, prevention is always better than the cure. A regular check up will reveal potential problems that can be treated in good time and prevent more serious problems from developing. Waiting until a problem becomes severe will only result in more drastic and expensive treatment.

Apart from unavoidable physical trauma to the mouth there is no reason why anybody should ever experience the agony of a severe toothache. A meticulous oral health regime and regular visits to the dentist will ensure healthy teeth. When problems do occur, a dentist should be visited without delay.




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