Quick tips for relieving toothache

Whenever we have a toothache, we know that we have neglected our dental health in our daily lives. But even if we want to pay more attention to dental cleaning or health, toothache cannot be relieved immediately. In fact, there are some methods that can help us reduce some pain. Let us introduce it below. If the following methods do not work, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for treatment.

What to do when you have a toothache? A great way to relieve the pain immediately

1. Gargle: First, you can gargle with salt water. It doesn’t matter if you can’t prepare 0.9% sodium chloride for disinfection and sterilization. Generally, you need to take one spoonful of salt and half a cup of boiling water and stir slowly. Rinsing your mouth frequently in this way can solve the urgent problem.

2. Cold compress: Have you never watched football? Many times when a player is injured in a football game, just spray something on the injured part, and after a while the player will be full of energy again. In fact, this is a cold compress. If you want to relieve toothache, just use a cold wet towel or ice cubes close to the painful area. Related reading: What to do if you have toothache during pregnancy

3. Pinch the Hegu point: Where is the Hegu point? The Hegu point is the junction of the thumb bone and the index finger bone. If you have a toothache, pinching this point can effectively relieve the pain. Generally speaking, it can relieve 50% of the pain.

4. Ginger moxibustion : How can ginger moxibustion relieve toothache? Take a piece of fresh ginger, place it on the Hegu acupoint mentioned above, and then place the moxa on the ginger. Of course, this method must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Other external prescriptions for relieving toothache:

1) Pepper oil drops for teeth: 10 grams of pepper, 100 ml of sesame oil. Heat sesame oil in a pan, add peppercorns, fry until they are charred, remove the peppercorns, wait until they are warm, and drip the peppercorns into the cavities to quickly stop the toothache. (Use with caution)

2) Fresh Ranunculus recipe: 2-4g fresh Ranunculus leaves, wash and mash into a paste. Fill the cavity or apply externally to Yintang acupoint, fix with adhesive tape, and remove the medicine when the pain stops. Another recipe: Wash and mash 1000 grams of fresh Ranunculus herb, squeeze the juice with gauze, add 15 ml of 95% alcohol and set aside. When you have a toothache, use a cotton swab dipped in medicine to rub the aching tooth, which can cure various toothaches.

6. If all else fails, use painkillers as a last resort.