Tooth pain can be some of the worst pain! If you are experiencing constant and severe pain that is not going away with any remedies, you need to contact your Phoenix, AZ, dentist immediately for an exam.
For milder discomfort, there are some things you can try at home that sometimes do the trick of relieving your pain or eliminating discomfort until your dental appointment.
#1 Take an Over-the-Counter Anti-Inflammatory
Medication, such as ibuprofen, can help to provide some immediate relief. However, if you continue to have pain, contact your dentist for an exam.
#2 Warm Salt Water Rinse
Warm salt water rinses can be very soothing. Mix half a teaspoon of salt with one cup of warm water, swish, and spit. You can repeat this a few times a day for relief.
#3 A Warm Compress
Heat can help to reduce soreness. Fill a clean sock with uncooked rice and tie it shut. Heat it for about two minutes in the microwave and apply it to the affected area of your face.
#4 A Cold Compress
A cold compress can assist in reducing inflammation. For example, use a cold pack or bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel or cloth and apply it to your face for 20-minute increments.
#5 Hydrogen Peroxide Rinse
Hydrogen peroxide can also work as a soothing rinse. Create your solution with equal parts water and peroxide, swish, and spit. Be sure not to swallow any of the solution.
These remedies may relieve you; however, if you find that the pain continues or the remedies don't help at all, contact your emergency dentist in Phoenix right away at (602) 957-2170 for prompt care. At Arcadia Dental, we leave time available in our daily schedule to help patients who are in pain find relief.