Teeth Problems - Toothache Treatment And Bad Breath Treatment

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is an infection of the gums. It is usually painless and most people do not realize they have it until their dentist or hygienist tells them. Bleeding of the gums during brushing or flossing is sometimes apparent to the patient, but this is not always the case. The gums do become reddened and puffy due to the infection.

Treatmentnn • 1) One drop of each of the above noted essential oils added to half a glass of water for use as a gargle.

• 2) Dab the gums with one or two drops of tea tree oil added to a cotton ball.

• 3)Proper brushing and flossing to remove plaque and debris and control tartar buildup

• 4)Eating right to ensure proper nutrition for your jawbone and teeth

• 5)Avoiding cigarettes and other forms of tobacco.

Toothache

Toothache is pain in the area of your jaw and face. It is usually caused when a nerve in the root of a tooth becomes irritated. Dental (tooth) infection, decay, injury, or loss of a tooth are the most common causes of dental pain. Pain may also occur after an extraction (tooth is pulled out). Pain sometimes originates from other areas and radiates to the jaw, thus appearing to be tooth pain. The most common cause of toothache, or pain in the region of the jaws and face, is pulpitis - inflammation of the pulp of the tooth. The short, sharp pains usually occur in response to hot, cold or sweet stimuli.

Treatment

1) Toothache relief using Onion-Latest research has confirmed the bactericidal properties of onion. If a person consumes one raw onion every day by thorough mastication, he will be protected from host of tooth disorders. Chewing raw onion for three minutes is sufficient to kill all the germs in the mouth. Toothache is often allayed by placing a small piece of onion on the bad tooth or gum.

2) Activated Charcoal Compress-Activated charcoal is available at many drug stores and natural health food stores. Mix two teaspoons of activated charcoal powder with just enough water to make a paste. Apply it to a piece of gauze and place the gauze on the tooth. Bite down.

3) Avoid very cold or hot foods because this may make the pain worse.

4) Relief may be obtained from biting on a cotton ball soaked in oil of cloves. Oil of cloves is available at most drug stores.

Halitosis/Chronic Bad Breath

Halitosis is most often caused by the breakdown of food particles by bacteria that inhabit our mouths. These bacteria are often found under plaque, in the spaces between teeth and gums and in the deeper crevices on your tongue. As the bacteria feed on food debris, they produce a byproduct called volatile sulfur compounds (VSC), which includes gases such as hydrogen sulfide -- which smells like rotten eggs!

Treatment

1) Brush your tongue.- It has been found that almost 50% of the bacteria which cause halitosis reside on the tongue. Use a soft bristled toothbrush or a special device called a tongue cleaner (or tongue scraper) to gently clean the tongue.

2) A handy portable, battery powered version of the water Pik is available. It can be easily transported in a purse or brief case and is one of the most powerful and certain ways of preventing bad breath; it really knocks the food particles out from between the teeth.

3) Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies