How to quickly relieve children's toothache

The most common disease for children during their growth period is dental disease. Since children prefer to eat sweets but cannot brush their teeth regularly and seriously, their teeth are often invaded by residual food, causing damage to the teeth and leading to toothache. When children have severe toothache, it will affect their normal meals. So how can we quickly relieve the pain? Let’s learn together.

1. Gargle

Gargle with salt water: Take 1 spoon of salt and half a cup of boiling water, stir to dissolve it, wait until it cools down, gargle frequently, which can relieve immediate pain. Because salt water can not only remove food residues in the mouth, but also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and detoxifying effects.

2. Cold compress

Apply a cold, wet towel or ice pack or ice cubes to the cheek near the toothache area. Do it for about 15 minutes each time, 3 to 4 times a day, which can relieve pain.

3. Pinch the Hegu point

Pinching the Hegu point (where the thumb and index finger bones intersect) with your fingernails or fingertips can relieve or eliminate toothache. If you have toothache on the left side, pinch the right Hegu point; if you have toothache on the right side, pinch the left Hegu point. Take a piece of ice and rub the "V" area between the thumb and index finger bones, and gently press the ice on this area for 5-7 minutes. This method can relieve 50% of the pain.

4. Ginger moxibustion

1 slice of fresh ginger and 2 to 3 pieces of moxa. Cut fresh ginger slices into the size of a five-cent coin, place them on the Hegu point or the toothache point (the 3rd and 4th metacarpal bones on the palm, 1 inch away from the palm print), place the moxa stick on the ginger slices, and apply moxibustion for 2 to 3 times. For toothache on the left side, apply moxibustion to the right side acupoints; for toothache on the right side, apply moxibustion to the left side acupoints. If the pain still persists, you can apply moxibustion on the cheek car, Xiaguan, and Sizhukong points at the same time. For maxillary toothache, you can also use Sibai, while for mandibular toothache, you can use Chengjiang.

The above are a few small methods to quickly relieve children's toothache. You can choose the appropriate treatment measures according to the specific situation of the child. After solving the child's toothache symptoms, you need to take the child to the hospital for a dental examination. In addition, pay attention to the child's oral hygiene. Brush your child's teeth every night before going to bed, and do not give any food after brushing.