What should I do if I have a toothache and half my face is swollen?

Many people have experienced toothache. There is a saying in life that toothache is not a fatal disease. Generally, toothache can cause local swelling of the face. In fact, the more common causes of toothache are gingivitis, periodontitis, etc. When you have toothache, you must go to a professional hospital to see a doctor. You can first perform local treatment, use antibiotics and painkillers if necessary, and cooperate with the doctor for active treatment.

Recommend some quick toothache relief

Rinse your mouth with cold water: Rinse your mouth with cold water can relieve tooth pain. You can also add some table salt to the water, which can also have a sterilizing effect. Cold compress: Put ice cubes or a cold wet towel on the painful area of ​​the tooth. Generally speaking, if the toothache is caused by getting angry, it can be well relieved. Hegu point massage: There is a Hegu point at the junction of the thumb and index finger bones. If the tooth pain is severe, it is recommended to pinch it hard, which can help relieve the pain. However, this method is a bit difficult to implement in practice. Ginger moxibustion: The so-called ginger moxibustion method refers to placing a piece of ginger in the Hegu point, and then placing moxa on the ginger slice for acupuncture. Of course, this requires very high personal operating skills, and it is recommended to be performed under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine.

What causes toothache on the left side?

1. Gum pain. Continuous tooth pain, accompanied by redness, swelling, looseness, and often accompanied by symptoms of food impaction, is a manifestation of periodontitis. 2. Pain at the "root teeth" There is continuous pain at the root teeth (wisdom teeth, third molars), and the pain is aggravated by touching the gums. In severe cases, the mouth cannot be opened. Inflammation often occurs and the "root teeth" should be removed after the inflammation is eliminated. 3. Pain caused by cold, hot, sour and sweet things. Teeth will feel pain when exposed to cold, hot, sour and sweet things. Remove the irritants and the pain will disappear. Pigmentation deposits on teeth, most commonly caries. There is no pigmentation on the tooth surface at the gingival margin, and the defect is deep and wedge-shaped. Both dental diseases are mild and can be improved with restorative treatment. However, if the dentin sensitivity is caused by gum recession, the treatment process is more complicated.

What acupuncture points should I press for toothache?

1. Sit or stand in the preparatory position, 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 with the tip of your thumb, press the Hegu point on the opposite side, and place the other four fingers on the palm. Use appropriate force, starting from light to heavy pressure, and pinch for 0.5 to 1 minute. Efficacy: Dispel wind and relieve exterior symptoms, activate collaterals and relieve pain. 3. Pinch the toothache point. Place the tip of your thumb on the toothache point on the opposite side and pinch with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute. Efficacy: Promote blood circulation and relieve pain, dredge meridians and relieve spasms. 4. Press and rub the Xiaguan acupoint with the middle or index fingertips of both hands. Place them 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: Soothe wind and clear heat, relieve spasms and relieve pain. 5. Press the Cheek-Ridder acupoint with the tips of your thumbs. Place them on the Cheek-Ridder acupoint on the same side of the face. Apply appropriate force, gradually pressing from light to heavy for 0.5 to 1 minute. Efficacy: Antispasmodic and analgesic, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling.