{"id":406,"date":"2020-03-13T14:24:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T14:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/?p=406"},"modified":"2020-04-13T14:30:19","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T14:30:19","slug":"5-at-home-remedies-for-toothaches-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/5-at-home-remedies-for-toothaches-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"5 At-Home Remedies for Toothaches During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_304318394__1586788534_68466-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person getting mint out of their kitchen pantry\" class=\"wp-image-407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_304318394__1586788534_68466-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_304318394__1586788534_68466-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_304318394__1586788534_68466.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the last few weeks, several states have either extended or put into place shelter-in-place orders in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. In Louisiana, people are making an effort to leave their home less, and only go out if they need essential supplies or are required to work. Instead of risking your health in an effort to ease your toothache, here are five at-home remedies made from ingredients that you may be able to find in your pantry from your dentist in West Monroe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Tooth Pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toothaches and pain can be caused by a variety of problems of\nvarying severity. Getting at the root of the issue can be difficult, especially\nwhile you\u2019re self-isolating, which is why it\u2019s important to contact your\ndentist if you believe that the problem is serious. Here are some common causes\nof tooth pain and discomfort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe cavity<\/li><li>Eroded enamel<\/li><li>Infected tooth pulp<\/li><li>Broken tooth<\/li><li>Lodged food or debris<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step you should take to rule out the simplest cause\n(a piece of stuck food or debris) is to gently floss between your teeth to try\nto remove any objects. If your pain still persists, it\u2019s important to contact\nyour emergency dentist as soon as possible, even if you\u2019re self-isolating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Home Remedies for Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until you\u2019re able to talk to or visit your emergency\ndentist, there are some ways that you can ease your discomfort without leaving\nthe safety of your home. Here are five at-home tooth pain remedies that you can\nfind in your kitchen pantry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wet a <strong>peppermint tea bag<\/strong> and place it in\nthe freezer for a few minutes to cool it down. Put the cold teabag on the affected\ntooth to help numb and cool the area. <\/li><li>Swish a <strong>lukewarm salt water solution<\/strong>\naround your mouth. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a cup of boiling water, let\nit cool, and swish it around your mouth for 30 seconds. <\/li><li>Place a <strong>cold compress<\/strong> on the outside of the\naffected area (on your cheek) for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off to bring\ndown any swelling and provide you with relief.<\/li><li>If you have a severely decayed or broken tooth,\nyou can <strong>cover the area with a piece of sugar-free gum<\/strong> to block it off\nfrom harmful oral bacteria. <\/li><li>Place a few dabs of <strong>clove oil<\/strong> onto a\ncotton ball and press it against your affected tooth until your pain subsides.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Get Emergency Dental Treatment During COVID-19?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, your local dentist in West Monroe is still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">accepting emergency\ndental patients<\/a> in an effort to reduce the flood of people visiting\noverwhelmed local emergency rooms. Plus, you\u2019ll be able to rest-assured that\nyou\u2019re receiving the best possible specialized care to diagnose and treat your problem.\nThey\u2019re taking extra precautionary measures to protect themselves, their staff,\nand their patients from COVID-19, so you won\u2019t have to stress about visiting their\noffice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, it\u2019s important to seek\nemergency dental care, because a small oral health problem can quickly threaten\nyour overall wellbeing when left untreated. If you have any questions or\nconcerns about the steps that your dentist is taking to keep you safe during\nyour visit, don\u2019t hesitate to contact them ahead of time to get your concerns addressed.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Scott has over 39 years of experience treating the most\ncomplex dental emergencies. He is dedicated to helping ease his patients\u2019 pain\nand providing them with the best possible care. He has completed over 2500\nhours of continuing education courses in a variety of dental topics, including\noral pathology and head and neck anatomy, to name a few. For questions or to\nschedule an emergency appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 318-325-4600.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last few weeks, several states have either extended or put into place shelter-in-place orders in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. In Louisiana, people are making an effort to leave their home less, and only go out if they need essential supplies or are required to work. 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