How to relieve toothache in children

Toothache is a common occurrence in adults because most adults are prone to tooth decay due to lack of attention to oral hygiene. Tooth decay is mainly caused by caries, so severe tooth decay can cause pain. However, as the living standards in modern society continue to improve, it is becoming more and more common for children to eat sweets, which has led to many children developing cavities. So how can we relieve children's tooth pain?

What to do if your child has toothache

1. Cultivate good habits for your baby and let him eat less candy, chocolate and other sweets. Give your baby water to drink after each feeding.

2. Teach your children to brush their teeth from an early age. Once your baby's teeth have grown, dental care should be performed immediately. Babies over one year old can be guided to brush their teeth every day, or at least be trained to brush their teeth before going to bed. After your baby is about two years old, you can start using a small amount of children's non-fluoridated toothpaste. Take your baby to the dentist regularly to check or clean his teeth.

3. The diet should be light and rich in vitamins. Those who have been ill for a long time and are weak should be given a protein-rich diet. It is advisable to eat more yin-nourishing and cooling foods, avoid spicy, stimulating, and hard foods, do not eat things that are too sour, too salty, too sweet, too cold, or too hot, and do not eat too much damp and hot foods, such as beef, mutton, etc.

4. Brushing your teeth after each meal can promptly remove residual food scraps and acidic and alkaline substances, reduce irritation to teeth, and also have a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. It is best to use a soft-bristled toothbrush, which can remove plaque more thoroughly and avoid damaging teeth.

5. For cavities that have already formed, you must go to the dentist immediately and let the dentist take timely measures to fill the cavities and prevent them from further deterioration.

Remedies for Relieving Toothache in Children

1. Take 1 spoon of salt and half a cup of boiling water, stir to dissolve it, wait until it cools down, rinse your mouth frequently to relieve the immediate pain.

2. Apply a cold wet towel, 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, to relieve pain.

3. Pinch the Hegu point (the intersection of the thumb bone and index finger bone) with your fingernails or fingertips to 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.

4. 10 grams of pepper and 100 milliliters of sesame oil. Heat sesame oil in a pan, add peppercorns, fry until they are charred, remove the peppercorns, wait until they are warm, and drip into the cavities to relieve toothache.

5. Mash fresh garlic into paste. Take a small amount and fill it into the cavity to relieve toothache caused by caries.