What to do if you have a toothache after eating cold food

In order to clear away heat and relieve summer heat, cold drinks have almost become a food that we must come into contact with every day. Ice cream, popsicles or iced drinks are all our favorite foods, and some of us even have to eat cold drinks after three meals a day. But our teeth may not be able to withstand our careless eating. Many people will have toothache after eating a lot of cold food. So how to solve the toothache caused by eating cold food?

We all know that toothache caused by eating cold food is a very common symptom and many people experience this condition. There are many reasons for toothache when eating cold food, such as excessive tooth sensitivity and dental problems. So what should you do if your tooth hurts after eating cold food? Let’s take a closer look below!

Why does toothache occur when eating cold food?

1. Dentin hypersensitivity will cause soreness, weakness or pain when eating sour, sweet, cold or hot foods.

2. When there are problems such as caries, periodontal disease, pulpitis, gingivitis, etc. in the mouth, the dental nerves are relatively fragile and are more easily stimulated by cold food than ordinary people. Such people are prone to toothache when eating cold things.

What should I do if my tooth hurts after eating cold food?

Stop eating cold foods

If you have a toothache caused by eating cold food, you should first change the habit of eating cold food, eat less irritating food, and avoid eating cold, sour, sweet, or overly hot food, so as not to aggravate the toothache symptoms.

Cold compress

Apply a cold wet towel or ice pack to the cheek where the toothache occurs. This can reduce the number of excitations and conduction speed of the dental nerve and relieve toothache. 15 minutes each time, 3 to 4 times a day, can relieve pain.

Garlic Relief

After mashing the garlic, apply a small amount on the Hegu acupoints on both hands. It has an analgesic effect on allergic toothache.

Pinch the Hegu point

Pinching the Hegu point (where the thumb bone and index finger bone intersect) with your fingertips can relieve or eliminate toothache. If you have toothache on the left side, pinch the right Hegu point; if you have toothache on the right side, pinch the left Hegu point.

Medical examination

If you experience toothache after eating something cold, you should consider dental disease, such as caries or gingivitis, and go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

Cleaning Teeth

Keep your teeth clean and brush them frequently. Rinse your mouth with light salt water when you wake up in the morning and brush your teeth every morning and evening to reduce the growth of oral bacteria.

Can I eat cold food when I have a toothache?

Applying an ice towel near the teeth on the face can relieve toothache, but you should not eat cold things when you have toothache, such as ice water, as it may further irritate the teeth and aggravate the pain.

Tips:

Pay attention to the health of your teeth in daily life, do not let cold, sour, sweet and other foods overly irritate your teeth and mouth, eat some foods that are good for dental health, and develop good habits of cleaning your teeth.