Top Ways to Treat Your Toothache at Home!

March 12, 2020March 3, 2020 by GPGDev3

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Toothache is pain around and in the jaws as well as teeth. An infection, broken or loose fillings, receding gums, and tooth decay can lead it. If the ache lasts for more than two to three days, it would be best to visit the dentist immediately in order to have treatment for the pain. Until then, you can follow these simple cures made from natural and normal ingredients available at home. These remedies can give you temporary relief from the irritation and discomfort of the toothache.

Ice Pack or Cold Compress

An ice pack and a cold compress can assist in easing dental ache, especially in the event of a toothache that occur because of swollen gums and injury. If you are experiencing a toothache, then holding a frozen bag or ice pack, against the outside of your cheek up above an aching tooth or teeth for a couple of minutes at a time. The cold treatment compresses the blood vessels, slowing the blood flow to the affected area. It assists in numbing the ache and minimizing inflammation and swelling.

Garlic

Traditionally, garlic has been used to heal the pain and injury. Garlic contains a compound known as allicin, which accounts for its strong antibacterial qualities. Take a fresh piece of garlic must initially be crushed, then blend with a little salt, and then applies the mixture of your affected tooth.

Saltwater Mouthwash

Rinsing your mouth with lukewarm saltwater assists in loosening debris stuck in cavities or amid the teeth. It may decrease inflammation, relieve a sore throat, and boost healing. A saltwater mouthwash can be made by stirring one teaspoon of salt in a cup of lukewarm water and swirl around in your mouth for 30 seconds prior to spitting it out. The procedure can be repeated as quickly as possible.

Cloves

Cloves are the native spice of the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. It contains a compound known as eugenol, a chemical that works as a natural anesthetic. Cloves also have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which can assist in combating gum and tooth infection. You can also be used the whole dry clove. Gently chew the clove to release its lubricant and hold it in the place against the affected area for at least 30 minutes.

When to Visit a Dentist

All these above cures are meant to give only temporary relief. It’s essential to take immediate or instant treatment from the dentist if a toothache continues for more than two or three days. If a toothache isn’t treated yet, it might cause serious issues, like dental abscess and gum disease. That required dentist helps to treat it!

Dental Infections Due To Dog’s Saliva

March 12, 2020February 19, 2020 by GPGDev3

A short time ago, a colleague told me a rather comical story, featuring a dog and his mistress. I had never stopped the behaviors that men sometimes have with their pets (which can cause dental infections). I think it’s worth telling you so that you, in turn, inform people around you who have similar behavior. Have you ever seen people around you who love their dog so much that they take it for a baby? They give them kisses on the muzzle and like to be licked on the face as a sign of affection. If you know this type of person, it is good to know that this behavior can bring problems in your mouth.

The best friend of the man (and the dental assistant)

My colleague’s dental assistant had a strong smell that came out of her breath. It made everyone around her uncomfortable. Since it was not in his habit and had been going on for a few days, he talked to her alone to find out if anything had changed in her dental hygiene.

According to her, nothing! On the other hand, after the discussion, he discovered that she had adopted a puppy. He asked her if she let the puppy lick her in the face, and the answer was positive. My colleague diagnosed an infection in her mouth and had to prescribe antibiotics to her and her partner. He immediately linked the cause of the dental infection to the brand new baby dog.

The saliva of the dog, an antiseptic?

According to popular belief, dog saliva has antiseptic or healing properties. Do not forget that the dog stuffs his muzzle everywhere and uses his tongue to wash his behind! Dog saliva contains bacteria and viruses. Bacteria are contagious and transmissible organisms. It is their way of survival: to multiply to survive and to reign.

Of affection, not of infection!

If you cuddle and kiss, like a baby, your dog several times a day, and you let him lick your mouth, the bacteria in it can come into contact with your saliva and multiply in your mouth. Whether you have natural teeth or implants, these bacteria can wreak havoc if left untreated. For example, the gingiva can come off natural teeth or implants and create periodontitis (gum disease) or peri-implantitis (detachment of the gum attach around the implant). Symptoms of infection include redness around natural teeth or implants and bad breath. If this persists, you may need medication to treat the infection. Avoiding a dental infection from your dog’s saliva is simple enough eventually; do not let it lick your face! For my part, I have never had a clinical case, but if I see this type of symptom in one of my patients, I will not forget to ask him if he has a dog!

Dentist For Children: When, How And Why?

February 19, 2020January 22, 2020 by GPGDev3

Going to the dentist is not always easy for people. The fear of the dentist has a lot to do with it. There are many reasons for this fear of going to the dentist. Sometimes it is enough to see the dentist’s tools for the imagination to ignite and make us think of the painful sensations they could cause in the oral cavity.

Indeed, it dates from the Middle Ages, when first dental care consisted in particular in the extraction of the tooth responsible for the pain that the patient felt. Care techniques have evolved significantly since then.

This unreasonable fear affects both children and adults. Going to the dentist is not only for adults, but children are also affected.

Why should a child see a dentist?

Several parents reason as follows: my child is still young; he has just a few baby teeth. We will have time to deal with his teeth later when they are final. However, consulting a dentist is very important, even for the youngest who is just over a year old (or about six months after the first baby tooth). It is what the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends. Such precocity may seem somewhat exaggerated to us, especially since it is already necessary at this stage of their lives to respect the preventive appointments fixed every six months at the dentist. Follow-up is very important.

Indeed, being followed by a dentist is fundamental. This is an essential condition to guarantee good oral health for our young. This helps detect problems early and prevent them. Without the supervision of a dentist, the oral cavity of the child, whose oral hygiene is not necessarily perfect, can quickly accumulate problems which are likely to cause pain, problems with chewing and even digestion.

What type of dentist should children see?

In terms of oral health, babies, school children and adolescents are cared for by a pediatric dentist or pedodontist. Caring for the youngest can be more difficult than treating adults for at least two reasons. First, their teeth are constantly changing. Our pediatric dentists in Anjou have a mission to allow them to benefit from a beautiful healthy and functional mouth, regardless of the condition in which it is found. Second, a young child is more vulnerable to irrational fears that can traumatize them and continue until adulthood. These could disrupt all the care that will be necessary for the future, especially if the first experiences did not go well. This is the reason why pediatric dentists, in addition to their dental know-how and expertise, have been specially trained in childhood psychology. They can communicate better with young patients, effectively and delicately, to put them at ease and in confidence.