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7 Dental Must-Haves For Those Bad Toothaches

A dental check-up every 6 months is the best method of preventing that nagging toothache and to curb the problem in its nascent stages.

Written by Editorial Team | Updated : July 30, 2021 7:17 PM IST

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Middle Ear

The middle ear is an air-filled cavity connected to the nose via a eustachian tube. The air enters the middle ear through this tube.

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Pain Medications

The first thing that will strike you when your teeth are aching is to pop in a pain killer, but it’s important to use one which is more specific to teeth. While Paracetamol is the popular drug of choice, she recommends you stock up on Diclofenac derivatives that are more targeted to toothache. However, ensure that there’s no allergy for this medication. Also Read - Baasi Roti: 10 Health Benefits Of Stale Chapatis

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Clove Oil

It is an effective home remedy. Take an ear bud dipped in clove oil to ease off the pain on any open cavity where the nerve is exposed. It also works very well on those stubborn wisdom teeth.

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Salt Rinses

If all else fails and all you have is a bit of salt, then just put it in a glass of lukewarm water and gargle with it to allay active gum infections.

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Dental Floss

Toothache is often triggered by the lodging of food in open cavities between teeth. To stop this immediate trigger, use a dental floss and remove the particle for instant relief.

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Dental Check-up Every 6 Months

Needless to say, a dental check-up every 6 months is the best method of preventing an emergency and to curb the problem in its nascent stages. “My advice would be don’t ignore your teething troubles but if you do then we are still there for you, making sure you have what you need when you have those unexpected aches!” says Dr. Batra.