How to identify which type of toothache you have

Speaking of toothache, people who have experienced it know the pain of toothache, but people who have not experienced it don't know what it feels like. As the saying goes: toothache is not a disease, but it can be very painful. I totally agree. Don't underestimate this minor toothache. If it is really serious, you will feel unable to speak or eat, not to mention how uncomfortable it is. Especially in summer, it is easy to get angry. Beauties should do a good job in daily health care. So what are the types of toothache?

1: Toothache caused by stomach heat: In addition to severe pain, there will also be swelling of the gums, pus discharge or bleeding. You should eat foods that can clear the stomach, dispel heat, disperse blood and relieve pain, such as milk, shellfish, potatoes, and fresh red, yellow, melon and vegetables. This type of toothache should also avoid spicy food, fried food, hard food, and high-fiber food. In addition, smoked foods will directly irritate the periodontal mucosa, destroy the squamous epithelial cells of the mucosa, make it hematoma, edema, and cause pain; desserts high in sugar and fat are irritating to the gums and are not easy to digest, so they should also be avoided.

2. Toothache caused by wind and fire: It is common in acute pulpitis and the early stage of apical periodontitis. The main manifestation is intense pain, which comes and goes. The pain will be relieved to a certain extent when eating cold things. Once touching hot things, the pain will be aggravated and cause swelling of the gums. What are the traditional Chinese medicine remedies for treating toothache in summer? In the diet, you should avoid spicy food and spicy food, such as chili peppers, onions, watercress, shallots, garlic, etc., because their heat will irritate the pulp and aggravate the pain. In addition, you should avoid eating rough, hard and fried foods, as they will damage your teeth and irritate your pulp. Alcohol and acidic fruits can also cause chemical irritation to the pulp, aggravating the pain. You can eat more high-protein foods and foods rich in vitamins, such as beans, vegetables, and fruits.

3. Toothache caused by false fire: Most of them occur in the elderly and are caused by chronic periodontal disease in the elderly. The main manifestation is dull pain in the front teeth. The degree is usually mild, but it worsens in the afternoon and evening, and the teeth are often loose and there is difficulty biting things. People suffering from this kind of toothache should eat more foods that can nourish yin and kidney, reduce fire and relieve pain, such as Songhua egg and tofu skin porridge: use 2 Songhua eggs, 60 grams of fermented tofu skin, 100 grams of salted pork lean meat, and an appropriate amount of rice to cook porridge. Eat it for 2-3 days, which can effectively relieve the pain.