To alleviate the pain of a drilled tooth, it is important to identify the cause of the pain, which may be due to the presence of cavities or wear of the restoration material, which can cause, in addition to pain, greater sensitivity in the tooth, swelling of the gums and the appearance of white spots on the tooth.
It is important that the dentist is consulted so that measures can be taken to help treat the drilled tooth. However, it is possible to adopt measures to alleviate pain and discomfort at home, such as:
- Floss your teeth between the teeth at the site of pain, as this prevents more bacteria from accumulating in the area and causing complications;
- Rinse your mouth with warm water and salt to improve mouth cleaning;
- Rinse your mouth with wormwood tea or macela tea as they have strong anti-inflammatory properties that relieve pain;
- Biting into a clove at the site of the affected tooth, as in addition to relieving pain, it fights bacteria that may be causing inflammation in the area;
- Hold an ice pack on the face, at the site of the pain, or place an ice cube in the mouth, as the cold reduces inflammation and relieves pain.
These home remedies should not replace a dentist’s consultation, as it is possible that treatment will be initiated to eliminate the cause and prevent the progression of symptoms, with the dentist recommending the placement of restorative material in the hole present in the tooth and/or removal of the cavity. . See more details about cavity treatment.
To prevent the pain from worsening, it is also important to avoid eating very hot or cold foods, as well as avoiding cold air entering the mouth when speaking, as teeth become more sensitive, in addition to avoiding the consumption of foods rich in sugar, as they favor the proliferation of bacteria in the mouth, which can cause more cavities. Check out other natural recipes to relieve toothache.
In some cases, the doctor may recommend some medicines to relieve the pain of the drilled tooth and reduce inflammation before or after definitive treatment, such as analgesics or anti-inflammatories.
When to go to the dentist
In any case of toothache it is important to see a dentist, however, consultation is even more important when:
- Toothache does not go away with home remedies or pain pills;
- The pain returns within a few days;
- There is bleeding for more than 2 or 3 days;
- Teeth are very sensitive and prevent eating;
- A fracture in the tooth is visible.
One of the best ways to prevent toothache from recurring is to brush your teeth every day, as well as having a routine dentist appointment at least once a year.
