Do's and Don't for Toothache

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Following are some of the simple tips for toothache:

- Strictly avoid sweet foods. Such foods help in the breeding of microorganisms and causes cavities in the mouth, leading to toothache.

- Do not eat chocolates and sugary foods at night. Their particles will remain in the interspaces of the teeth.

- Foods that have bitter, pungent and astringent tastes are good for keeping toothaches in check. These foods can kill the microorganisms settled in the cavities.

- Foods rich in vitamin C are good for the teeth. So include amalaki, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables and citrus fruits in your diet.

- Gargle after every meal and also floss before retiring to bed. Use a toothpick to remove any embedded food particles from the cavities.

- Take nutritional diet to make your tooth and gums healthy and strong for lifetime.

- Eat fresh green leafy vegetables, juicy fruits, cereals, grams, etc.

- Do not eat junk foods, spicy foods. Even if you take them occasionally, always brush your teeth after that.

- Always brush your teeth with good quality of toothpaste and toothbrush. Never brush in hurry. Proper brushing of teeth will keep your teeth clean and gums healthy.


Home Remedies for Toothache
Following are some of the effective home remedies for toothache:

Take 3-4 drops of mustard (sarson) oil and a pinch of salt. Massage your tooth jaws, tooth gently with this paste. This gives relief from toothache and makes gums and jaws strong. Apply this before going to bed.

- You can try this simple home remedy for toothache relief. Mix a pinch of pepper in clove oil. Put this oil directly into the cavity to stop toothache.

- Prepare a paste of the bark of bay berry in vinegar. Applying this paste on the teeth relieves toothache and also helps in strengthening gums in the long run.

- You can also apply an ice pack on the tooth from the outside to get temporary relief if nothing seems to work for the time-being.

- Lemon juice is an effective home remedy for toothache. Citrus fruits like lemon, orange are rich in Vitamin C and keep the teeth and gums healthy and strong. People suffering from heavy bleeding from gums, or bad breath should take freshly prepared lemon or orange juice.