How To Treat A Toothache At Home

A toothache can be extremely painful and can often develop very rapidly.

This can cause issues with sleeping, eating, speaking, and functioning in general day to day life. At the first suspicion that a toothache is developing, you must seek emergency dental advice immediately. In the meantime, if you would like to know how to treat a toothache at home while waiting for an emergency appointment then take a look at our tips below. Please also bear in mind that if you acquire emergency dentistry from Pearl Dental Clinic we will never keep you waiting long enough to need to manage symptoms at home.

How To Treat A Toothache At Home

1. Call an emergency dentist immediately for advice.
2. Manage pain by using over the counter painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol.
3. Apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the affected area for rotation intervals of twenty minutes on and twenty minutes off.
4. Avoid eating on the affected side. Also, be careful with hot and cold drinks.
5. Clove oil is a natural anaesthetic and can help to numb the area. Alternatively, numbing mouthwash can be used.
6. Rinsing with salt water will help to keep the area clean and sterilised.

If you are suffering from a toothache then please acquire professional help and advice by calling the clinic on 0208 547 9997 to book in for a fast and convenient emergency appointment. The clinic is open until 10pm every night of the week and at weekends. Furthermore, for emergency cases, an appointment is not always necessary. This is because we offer a walk-in service for speed and convenience. Our specialist staff are on hand to treat your dental emergency quickly and effectively. We look forward to assisting you with all your dental and cosmetic needs, here at Pearl Dental Clinic.

Pearl Dental Clinic is open 7 days a week from 9am to 10pm. You can book an emergency dental appointment by calling us on 0208 547 9997 or emailing us or booking an appointment online.