Description
Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a difficult dental condition that occasionally occurs after you have a changeless grown-up tooth removed. Dry socket is the point at which the blood coagulation at the site of the tooth extraction neglects to create, or it removes or breaks up before the injury has mended.
The most common reasons for tooth pain include tooth infections or cavities, injury to the teeth or gums, or loss of a tooth. Another interesting fact about a toothache is that there are different types of toothache:
Sharp, stinging pain
A dull, gnawing pain
A generalized ache in a particular area of the mouth
Sudden, sharp shooting pain
Tooth pain that comes and goes by itself
What are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth generally grow after the age of 18 years and it is the last teeth to grow, that is why it is also called wisdom teeth. Normally, a person will grow four wisdom teeth, two at the top and two at the bottom. These teeth grow in a situation where there is less space for it to grow. Most people experience pain when these teeth start growing.
You should also talk to your dentist before using any of the following remedies if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any medical condition that may be impacted by herbal ingredients.
1. Salt water rinse
2. Cold compress
3. Peppermint tea bags
4. Garlic
5. Clove
Few benefits of using clove/clove oil
Provides temporary relief from toothache The eugenol ingredient present in the clove has anti-inflammatory properties that can help the ailing tooth
Clove has natural ingredients that can numb the part of the skin that are in close contact with the teeth.
Due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties it is widely used in toothpaste preparations
What are dental Implant?
There is nothing that is as good as your natural tooth. However, people can lose their teeth due to many reasons – decay, trauma, gum disease, bone disease, etc. In order to eat, chew and talk, we need our teeth. So, to restore a person’s missing tooth, dentistry provides a few options – dentures, crown and bridge and implants!
Laser Dentistry as a treatment
Today, laser technology has revolutionized the medical field. It has many applications in the medical profession ranging from eye, skin, hair, teeth etc. There are various types of lasers. Laser treatment in dentistry is very prominent and it is used in many procedures. The minimal invasive nature is its biggest feature which has made it famous all over the world. In comparison to traditional treatments, laser dentistry is less painful. The use of laser in dentistry has made a paradigm shift in technology and treating the patients.
What exactly is oil pulling?
Oil pulling involves the process of oil swishing in the mouth for around 10-15 minutes. Oil pulling involves a simple process where the chemicals and toxins are absorbed through the blood vessels in the tongue and mouth. The stomach should be ideally empty for at least 3 hours before doing this activity. The morning period before doing the brushing is better for doing the oil pulling activity. The oil used here is sesame oil, sunflower oil, or coconut oil. The oil should be swished in the mouth for around 10 minutes. You can do around 2 to 3 rounds and then brush your teeth. After finishing the oil pulling activity make sure that the oil does not sit in your mouth while brushing and rinsing the mouth.