When to see your dentist
Toothache varies from mild to severe. If your toothache is severe or is due to a more serious underlying health condition, it is crucial that you immediately see your doctor for proper treatment. Most cases of toothache will require medical attention. You can use some over-the-counter pain reliever to ease the pain until you see a dentist.
There are also some alarming symptoms that demand that you immediately visit your dentist. They include:
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Fever [5]
- Severe general pain that lasts more than two days
- Swelling
- Red gums
- Pain when you bite
- Foul-tasting discharge or pus
Conclusion
A toothache can cause major discomfort and affect your daily routine. In treating a toothache, it is important to first figure out the root cause of your pain. You might have to visit your dentist for that. Before you visit your dentist, there is some first aid treatment you can apply to help ease pain and other symptoms.
References
[1] https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-76035/hydrogen-peroxide/details
[2] https://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/natural-antiseptics
[3] https://naha.org/
[4] https://www.cvs.com/shop/personal-care/oral-care
[5] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/10880-fever