Medicare magazine

If you find yourself suffering with a toothache that is causing you pain, it can be as a result of a simple infection or something more serious that requires a dentist to identify one of the many remedies. Either way you will want pain relief fast and a remedy that works.

In many cases, only a dentist will have the expertise and the correct medicine to stop the pain and get rid of the toothache infection. Without question, in cases where the pain is really bad, only dentists will understand the symptoms and have the right cures.

You will want a dentist who not only is able to relieve the pain and ease your discomfort, but can also provide the treatment to ensure that the toothache doesn’t come back.

Gum infection, swollen molars, chipped teeth, swallowed teeth, swollen cheeks and restricted swallowing are all reasons to get to a dentist quickly.

Our mouths are one of the most used organs in the body. We use them to talk and to eat, so a toothache or any infection there can disrupt our whole lives and that’s even before the pain starts.

Many of us think that regular care of our teeth with supermarket brand products are sufficient to care for the long term care of our teeth. But in the last few years, research has proven that in fact many of the products in our bathrooms, particularly those used for dental care, can be quite dangerous.

It is very important to be aware of these things as absorbing an element through the skin on the inside of the mouth is the fastest way for any substance to get into the bloodstream. If it is an infectious element, that infection can quickly spread through the body, causing serious illness and even death, especially in children.

For years, we’ve been told that fluoride for example is the best way to keep our teeth healthy and prevent cavities. But more recent studies have shown that fluoride is used in rat poison and can cause cancer. In fact, in a 4 oz tube of toothpaste, there is enough fluoride to kill a small child.

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) is another ingredient used in toothpaste as it gives it that foaming quality and makes us think that it is working. But SLS is a harmful irritant that can attack eye, brain, heart and liver.

Propylene Glycol is also an ingredient that is used in many toothpastes and mouthwashes but get this, it’s also used in brake fluid, antifreeze and laundry detergent.

When it comes to dental hygiene, it’s always best to be cautious. Don’t take any risks with home or over-the-counter remedies. Always go to the dentist.