Toothache after eating beef

Beef is a very common meat in our lives. It is rich in protein, trace elements and minerals, and is rich in nutrients. Eating beef regularly can enhance the body's immunity, promote bone growth and delay aging. Although beef is loved by many people, it is relatively coarse in texture and has a harder texture than other meats, so many people will experience toothache after eating beef.

Why does eating beef cause toothache? 1. Beef is difficult to chew. Beef has a coarse texture and is harder and more difficult to chew than other meats. If the beef is eaten directly without being cooked thoroughly, the number of chewings in the mouth will increase. If this continues for a long time, toothache may occur when eating beef. Especially when eating steak, if it is overcooked and hard, it will hurt your teeth when you bite it. Therefore, it is recommended to eat stewed beef, which not only makes the beef tender, but also tastes light and delicious, and can avoid getting a sore throat. 2. Some problems with teeth. Beef itself has a lot of fiber, and it is a bit difficult to chew. For those with loose teeth and large gaps between teeth, it is even more difficult. It is easy for food to get stuck in the teeth. If it is not cleaned in time, it is easy for bacteria to grow in the mouth and cause toothache.

3. Eating too much beef at one time in large quantities can easily cause inflammation of the gums, and inflammation in the mouth will naturally lead to swollen and painful gums. It is generally recommended to control the intake to around 80 grams a day. According to the standards of the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents", the daily intake of livestock and poultry meat is 280-525g, and the types should be rich and varied. It is not recommended to consume only beef as a meat food, so on average, the daily intake of beef is 80 grams. 4. Oral inflammation: If you already suffer from oral inflammation such as periodontitis, pericoronitis of wisdom teeth, gingival abscess, etc., eating beef will only add fuel to the fire and aggravate the inflammation, leading to increased gum pain.

What to do if your teeth hurt after eating beef? 1. Drink more water. If your teeth hurt after eating beef, drink more water first to speed up the metabolism of beef in the body, which can relieve mild tooth pain. 2. Eat heat-clearing foods. Toothache after eating beef is mostly caused by inflamed gums caused by eating too much. At this time, it is recommended to eat more heat-clearing foods such as bitter melon, watermelon, loofah, winter melon, lotus leaf tea, chrysanthemum tea, honeysuckle tea, etc. to relieve toothache. 3. Take some anti-inflammatory drugs. If you have oral inflammation and it is aggravated after eating beef, it is recommended that you see a doctor and take some anti-inflammatory drugs. Through drug treatment, the inflammation can be eliminated quickly and the oral inflammation can be treated. 4. Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth if the toothache is caused by beef stuck in your teeth, which leads to bacteria growing in your mouth. Especially those with poor teeth are more likely to have this problem. You can brush your teeth and rinse your mouth to remove the meat residue. Try to choose a toothbrush with fine and hard bristles. Do not use toothpaste. Just use clean water to brush back and forth up and down your teeth. The process of brushing your teeth should also be gentle, not too hard, so as not to damage the teeth. When picking your teeth, be sure not to injure your gums, otherwise it may not be worth the effort. If it still won't come out, use dental floss. But it is not recommended to use toothpicks. Although the food is removed by picking teeth with a toothpick, the gaps between teeth become wider and wider. Moreover, toothpicks can easily puncture gums and cause infection, which is not environmentally friendly. This method is not recommended.

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