What to do if you have a toothache late in life

Toothache is a tormenting thing. Many children suffer from toothache because they do not control their diet and eat both sweet and cold foods, which leads to tooth decay during the growth and development period of teeth and then causes toothache. The main reason adults suffer from toothache is because of the growth of wisdom teeth, which are late-erupting teeth, or they can also be called determination teeth. The appearance of late teeth will not only make the original teeth crooked, but also occupy the position of the teeth. Because of this, once late teeth grow, they will definitely be accompanied by severe toothache. So what should you do if you have a late-onset toothache?

Toothaches are a common symptom of dental and periodontal disease. It is generally more obvious when encountering cold, hot, sour, sweet and other stimuli. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that wind-fire, wind-cold, stomach heat, and virtual fire can all cause toothache. Self-massage can relieve toothache symptoms.

Precautions

1. Do not eat food that is too hot, too sour, or too sweet.

2. Choose desensitizing or acid-resistant toothpaste to brush your teeth. These two types of toothpaste contain fluoride, which can prevent teeth from dephosphorizing and decalcifying in an acidic environment, and has the effect of resisting acid and relieving pain.

3. Avoid eating foods that easily cause indigestion and eat more foods that clear away heat, such as celery, watermelon, etc.

4. Keep your mouth clean and eliminate bacteria in your mouth.

Home remedies

1. Take two tablets of metronidazole, dissolve them in water, and rinse your mouth.

2. Take six Liushen Pills, add a little yellow wine, grind into powder, and place into the cavity of the decayed tooth.

3. Grind a small amount of asarum and borneol into fine powder and apply it to the painful area.

4. Use 2 raw egg whites and half a bowl of ice water (note it should be ice water), mix well and drink it twice a day for up to three days.

prevention

1. Avoid getting angry, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less spicy food.

2. Keep bowel movements smooth and detoxify.

3. Eat a balanced diet, eat less greasy food, and drink more heat-clearing soups.

4. Brush your teeth every morning and evening, and rinse your mouth after meals.

5. Have regular oral examinations.

Toothache Massage

1. Preparatory posture

Sit or stand, relax your whole body, look straight ahead with your eyes slightly closed, regulate your breathing, and rest for 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Pinch the Hegu point:

Use the tip of your thumb to press the Hegu point on the opposite side, and place the other four fingers on the palm of your hand. Use appropriate force, gradually increasing the pressure, for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Dispel wind and relieve exterior symptoms, activate collaterals and relieve pain.

3. Press and massage Xiaguan acupoint

Place the tips of your middle or index fingers on the Xiaguan acupoint on the same side of the face, and press and rub with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Dispel wind and heat, relieve spasms and relieve pain.

4. Press the cheek point

Place the tips of your thumbs on the cheek-cartilage points on the same side of the face, apply appropriate force, and press from light to heavy pressure for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Antispasmodic and analgesic, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling.

5. Press and massage Fengchi acupoint

Place the tips of your thumbs on the Fengchi points on the same side, and use the other four fingers to press and rub on both sides of the head with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: dispel wind and cold, refresh the mind.

6. Pinch Shaohai acupoint

Place the tip of your thumb on the Shaohai point on the opposite side and pinch it with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: dispel wind and cold, dredge meridians and relieve pain.

7. Massage Yangxi acupoint

Place the tip of your thumb on the Yangxi acupoint on the opposite side and pinch it with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Clears away heat from the bowels and relieves pain.

8. Pinch the toothache point

Place the tip of your thumb on the toothache point on the opposite side and pinch it with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Promote blood circulation and relieve pain, unblock meridians and relieve spasms.

9. Massage your cheeks

Place the palms of both hands on the cheeks on the same side, and massage with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute, until the cheeks feel warm.

Efficacy: activate blood circulation, dispel cold, relieve spasms and relieve pain.

v10. Push the acupoint

Place the tip of your thumb on the opposite Xingjian acupoint and push up and down with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Reduce swelling and relieve pain, promote blood circulation and activate meridians.

Self-massage can be performed when there is pain. When massaging the face, gradually increase the force until a sore and swollen feeling spreads to the painful area, and focus on massaging the affected side of the face. Limb massage can be done on both sides of the acupoints. You should also pay attention to oral hygiene at ordinary times.