What to do if a tooth aches during quarantine: dentist advice

The strict self-isolation regime implies the refusal of any contact with the outside world. Of course, by law we are allowed to visit shops and pharmacies – but only those that are located near the house. 

In case of emergency, you can get to the hospital – but during this period it is still accompanied by additional difficulties. 

A lot of complaints have appeared on the Web that during the period of self-isolation of the clinic, patients’ records are canceled. The problem is especially acute with dental offices: some of them have not provided services for about a month. 

Of course, this state of affairs is due to the strictest security measures during a pandemic. But what if right now you are unlucky enough to experience a toothache or other acute dental problem? Healthy Food Near Me talked about this with a dentist at the Center for Contemporary Dentistry on Baumanskaya Victoria Sokolova. 

To begin with, the specialist advises you to try to identify the symptoms that require emergency medical attention.

“If a toothache is accompanied by swelling of soft tissues in the area of ​​the lower and (or) upper jaw, then, despite all your fears, you urgently need to make an appointment with the dentist. This condition is called exacerbation of chronic periodontitis. It is dangerous if it accumulates in the focus of pus, which must be removed without delay, ”explains Victoria. 

Oral pain that you can deal with at home on your own manifests itself in different ways. It can be directly a toothache, when the tooth aches when biting, in contact with cold or hot. You may also be bothered by unpleasant sensations in the gum area, which are expressed in the tension of a certain zone, its expansion.

In these cases, you can postpone the visit to the dentist and try to eliminate the symptoms on your own. 

Gum pain

Often, in addition to unpleasant sensations, the gums can bleed or swell. What to do in this case?

• Use dental floss to clean the interdental space in the area of ​​discomfort. This must be done very carefully so as not to injure the gum even more.

• Rinse out your mouth. For this, chlorhexidine, a decoction of chamomile or oak bark, are suitable. Do this regularly throughout the day if you feel uncomfortable. 

• Use dental ointments. They are applied to the gums and quickly relieve soreness. Such remedies work well if the pain is associated with stomatitis or gingivitis. You can buy these funds at any pharmacy. 

Toothache

• In case of increased sensitivity of the teeth in contact with cold and hot food, which quickly passes within 3-5 seconds, you need to pay attention to pastes and rinses for sensitive teeth. Tooth hypersensitivity is a consequence of the destruction of enamel, which can also be restored with the help of proper hygiene. Specially selected care products will help remove foci of demineralization, make the enamel denser and stronger.

• In case of acute toothache at night or in the evening, any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics should be used, observing the recommended dosages. If the pain does not subside for a long time after this, you still need to contact your dentist.

• For pain when biting, accompanied by swelling of the gums, soda baths help a lot. Dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water and hold the solution in your mouth for 1-2 minutes.

• If you have an aching toothache that bothers you during the day, you should take care of your overall health. Often, such an ailment can be caused by hypothermia or a weakened immune system against the background of colds. In this case, it is very important to pay attention to the treatment of the underlying problem, including the use of antibiotics, if prescribed by a doctor. And you can relieve acute pain with rinsing or pain relievers.