What To Do If You Have Tooth Pain During Quarantine
by AgroWeb on April 24, 2020


According to the authorities, dentists are more at risk of this virus because they have direct contact with the sprays of people who may be infected with COVID-19. Photo: Flickr

Many citizens have reported to AgroWeb.org the concern about treating dental problems and various dental emergencies at the time of COVID-19 pandemic.

People face toothache, dental and gum infections, and there are others who have left their treatments and fillings halfway through due to the situation.

Dental services, one of the most important for health, have been closed by order of the Ministry of Health.

According to the authorities, dentists are more at risk of this virus because they have direct contact with the sprays of people who may be infected with COVID-19.

During dental treatments, dentists use fast-moving instruments as well as air syringes which cause a rapid spread of sprays becoming an immediate source of contamination.

Following the situation, all dental emergencies are treated at the University Dental Clinic.

In the last two weeks of March alone, the clinic has handled over 500 cases of dental emergencies, following the safety protocol approved by the World Health Organization.

What is Considered As Dental Emergency
A person urgently needs a dentist when:
Toothaches are very strong and incurable
There is bleeding
There is swelling around the mouth, including in the gums.
He has broken a tooth and is in pain
There are signs of infection (pain and swelling of the gums)
Dropping of dentures
Difficulty breathing and chewing
The first and most important step in these situations is to contact the dentist.

How To Take Care Of Your Teeth And What To Do If You Have Pain During Quarantine
Contacted by AgroWeb.org, various dentists said the following guide is appropriate for dental care at quarantine time but not only.

Teeth should be brushed twice a day.
Be sure to rub your tongue as well
Use dental floss at least once a day.
Gargle with salt water after brushing your teeth.
Avoid eating and drinking industrial and carbonated sweets and drinks.
Consume yogurt and milk regularly
Drink as much water as possible to clear the acidity of the mouth. .
Gargle With Salt Water
Salt water serves as a natural tooth disinfectant.

Fill a glass with warm water and add half a tablespoon of salt.

Once the salt is slightly dissolved, gargle with it for at least a minute.

No, Gargling Cannot Be Dissolved In Water.
Strange as it may sound, believe me. The alcohol we use for disinfection (90%) should not be used in the mouth, nor dissolved in water because it will cause significant damage to the mouth.

The Right Pain Remedy
The best medicine to use in case of sudden toothache is one that fights inflammation, such as ibuprofen.

Dentists say to avoid aspirin because direct contact with the tooth can cause a burning sensation.

However, in case of pain, it is best to call the dentist you visit regularly to give you the right medication.

Garlic Or Rakia?
Garlic is a natural alternative to toothache.

Press it and process it in the misker until a homogeneous paste is formed and hold it to the tooth that hurts you.

It is widely believed that garlic relieves pain due to the allicin that fights natural bacteria.

If the pain is the result of an infection, garlic will temporarily soothe it.

The same goes for brandy, which has also been used by previous generations to relieve pain.

As a result of its high alcohol content, it tends to numb the area of pain, but still does not constitute a long-term alternative in treating pain.

Carnation oil
Carnation essential oil is effective in temporarily removing toothache.

You can apply it to the area of pain with a cotton swab.

If the tooth is damaged and has nerve exposure, you should apply it as close to the affected area as possible. /AgroWeb.org