First Aid for Teethache
Tooth Ache
Overview/Causes
Symptoms
Treatment
Consult a Doctor
Prevention
· Tooth ache is primarily caused by tooth decay
· Bacteria flourishes on sugar/starch in food particles inside mouth
· A sticky plaque is then formed on teeth surface
· The bacteria in the plaque produces acid
· This acid erodes the enamel or hard covering of the teeth
· This creates a cavity
· The first sign of tooth decay is tooth ache
· This occurs on eating something very cold/very hot/sweet
· Tooth ache can also be caused by injury/trauma
· Tooth ache can occur in children and adults
Pain in the tooth radiates to jaw, cheek, ear
· Pain while chewing
· Increased sensitivity to hot/cold things
· Swelling in the jaw
· Discharge/Bleeding from tooth or gums
· Use a floss to remove any particle lodged between teeth
· Learn flossing from a dentist
· Take a pain relieving tablet
· Apply benzocaine containing antiseptic
· Applying clove oil also might help
· Do not place aspirin directly against the gums
· This might lead to burning of gum tissue
If
· Tooth ache persists
· Fever occurs with the ache
· Difficulty in breathing occurs
· Difficulty in swallowing occurs