What To Do About A Toothache

 

A toothache can be caused by a few different things:

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• most involve the tooth nerve and may be accompanied by infection. If swelling under the neck is limiting your breathing go to the Emergency Room ASAP. 

  • How Dangerous is a toothache?

• Causes

  • Infection from inside the tooth (usually caused by a cavity).

  • Infection from the tissue surrounding the tooth (Usually caused by a gum disease called periodontitis)

• Quick Fix

  • Ice Packs (zip-lock bag with ice wrapped in a towel)

  • If there is a hole in the tooth oil of clove may provide relief: Link about Oil of Clove

• Permanent Remedy

  • See your Dentist

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