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Toothache doesn\u2019t choose the time or place.\nIt can wake you up in the middle of the night, disrupt your workday, or ruin your planned vacation.\nIn those moments, the only question running through your mind is:\n\u201cHow do I make the tooth pain stop?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Many people then turn to quick home remedies \u2013 salt on the tooth, clove, rakija (brandy)\u2026\nAnd while some claim that \u201cit works,\u201d it\u2019s important to understand that none of these methods address the real cause of the pain.<\/span><\/p>\n In this blog, we\u2019ll explain why toothache occurs, what the most common causes are, whether natural remedies for toothache actually work, when the pain is a warning sign of a more serious problem, and how to help yourself while waiting to see the dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n A toothache is not a disease, but a symptom \u2013 a sign that something is happening inside the tooth, the gums, or the surrounding tissue.\nIt most commonly presents as:<\/span><\/p>\n In some cases, a toothache can be a warning sign of serious conditions, such as spreading infections or even heart problems.<\/span><\/p>\n The most common causes of tooth pain are:<\/span><\/p>\n The reasons why people use natural remedies or delay visiting the dentist are:<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, these reasons often lead to delaying treatment and worsening the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When the pain becomes severe, many people turn to medication. Here are some of the most common:<\/span><\/p>\n Important: Do not take medication for a long time without the advice of a dentist or pharmacist.<\/span><\/p>\n The following symptoms require an urgent dental examination:<\/span><\/p>\n Until you see a dentist, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n Very rare. The pain may temporarily stop, but the problem remains and may get worse.<\/span><\/p>\n Recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n Respond promptly to the first sensitivity or pain<\/span> Can toothache be a symptom of pregnancy?<\/b> What is the best medicine for toothache?<\/b> Is toothache dangerous?<\/b> Why does a tooth hurt only when touched?<\/b> Toothache is a symptom warning that something is wrong. If you feel that a tooth hurts when touched, have severe tooth inflammation, or persistent pain, the best thing you can do is to schedule an appointment with your dentist immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re not sure what\u2019s causing the pain, contact us at Glowdent \u2014 we\u2019re here to help you and prevent more serious complications.<\/span><\/p>\n A healthy, pain-free smile is possible, don't postpone a visit to the dentist!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Zubobolja ne bira ni vrijeme ni mjesto. U stanju je da vas probudi usred no\u0107i, poremeti radni dan, ili vam pokvari planirani odmor. U tim trenucima, jedino pitanje koje se mota po glavi je: \u201cKako da prestane bol u zubu?\u201d Mnogi tada pose\u017eu za brzim rje\u0161enjima kod ku\u0107e \u2013 sol na zub, karanfili\u0107, rakija… I […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7653,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat exactly is a toothache?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The most common causes of toothache<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Why do we turn to home remedies?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The most popular home remedies for toothache \u2013 do they really help?<\/span><\/h2>\n
1.\tClove oil<\/span><\/h3>\n
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2.\tSalt water<\/span><\/h3>\n
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3. Ice<\/span><\/h3>\n
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4.\tGarlic<\/span><\/h3>\n
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5.\tAlcohol \u2013 Rakija (fruit brandy)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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6.\tPeppermint tea<\/span><\/h3>\n
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7.\tVanilla extract<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Effectiveness and safety of home remedies<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\n Home remedy<\/span><\/td>\n Efficiency (temporary)<\/span><\/td>\n Safety<\/span><\/td>\n Comments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Clove oil<\/span><\/td>\n Medium<\/span><\/td>\n Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n Possible irritation of the mucous membranes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Salt water<\/span><\/td>\n Good<\/span><\/td>\n High<\/span><\/td>\n Recommended as a first step<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ice<\/span><\/td>\n Good<\/span><\/td>\n High<\/span><\/td>\n Should not be directly on the skin<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Garlic<\/span><\/td>\n Medium<\/span><\/td>\n High<\/span><\/td>\n Bad breath<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Alcohol \u2013 Rakija (fruit brandy)<\/span><\/td>\n Low<\/span><\/td>\n Low<\/span><\/td>\n Dangerous for children<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Peppermint tea<\/span><\/td>\n Good<\/span><\/td>\n High<\/span><\/td>\n Harmless, short-term effect<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vanilla extract<\/span><\/td>\n Low<\/span><\/td>\n Low<\/span><\/td>\n Contains alcohol, not for children<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Toothache tablets<\/span><\/h2>\n
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When does a toothache become an emergency?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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What to do while waiting for the examination?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Can a toothache go away on its own?<\/span><\/h2>\n
How to prevent toothache?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/span><\/p>\nFAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/span> Yes, hormonal changes affect the gums and teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span> Visit the dentist \u2013 home remedies are only a temporary solution.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span> It is possible that, if left untreated, the infection may spread.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span> It is often a sign of inflammation or tooth damage.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\nDentist's advice: Don't wait for a toothache to go away on its own<\/span><\/h2>\n