Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

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Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

When you think about gum, you might think of blowing bubbles, or freshening your breath. However, the gums you need to think of first are the pink ones in your mouth supporting your teeth. I didn't know how important healthy gums were until I came down with a case of gingivitis in my early 20's. I had neglected my brushing and flossing habits for nearly a decade, so my last few years of college were marred by pain in my mouth and bleeding gums. It took me over a year of hard work to reverse the damage I caused and restore my mouth to peak health. My recovery included an uncomfortable and lengthy procedure known as root planing, and that experience convinced me to help others avoid the entire issue of gum disease. This is why I've created my own website to help everyone protect their gums the easy way.

 

Ouch! 3 Natural Ways To Cure A Toothache

17 July 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Your parents went away for the weekend and put you in charge of watching your siblings. Now one of them has a toothache and you're not sure what to do. The first thing you should do is stay calm. If your siblings see you panicking, they might start panicking too. Second, take a look at these simple ways to relieve a toothache with products you probably have at home.

Cool Down the Pain

Toothaches are often accompanied by swelling, which can make the pain even worse. Applying ice packs can help reduce the swelling and relieve the pain. Place a few pieces of ice in a resealable baggie and place the baggie on your sibling's face directly over the painful tooth.

If you don't have ice, you can improvise with a bag of frozen vegetables. The bag of vegetables will act just like an ice pack. You can also make a reusable ice pack that you can refreeze until your parents get home.

Place ½ cup each of water and rubbing alcohol in a resealable baggie. Place the baggie in the freezer and leave it for about an hour. The solution will form a soft slushy consistency. Place the baggie on your siblings face and leave there for several minutes. Repeat several times a day to relieve the pain.

Dab on the Vanilla Extract

If your parents have vanilla extract in the cabinets, you can use it as a topical pain reliever. The ingredients in vanilla extract act as a natural pain killer. Dip a cotton swab in the bottle of extract and rub it on the affected tooth. Repeat the application whenever the pain returns.

If your sibling is old enough to hold something in their mouth, you can pour a small amount of vanilla extract on a cotton ball and place the cotton ball in your sibling's mouth between the gums and the painful tooth.

Mix Up a Saltwater Mouth Wash

If your sibling has an infected tooth, it might be the infection that's causing the pain. Mix 1 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water and have your sibling swish the solution around in their mouth for a minute or two. Have them spit the solution out and swish with a bit more of the solution. Repeat the process until the salt water is gone.

Watching your siblings is a big responsibility. If they're in pain, you want to help them as soon as possible. These home remedies will help you relieve their toothache pain quickly. Be sure to notify your parents as soon as possible so they can get your sibling to the family dentist.