What should I do if I have toothache caused by wisdom teeth?

One of the most common causes of toothache is wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are actually the third molars of humans. In ancient times, wisdom teeth were very important, but modern people no longer need them. Most people not only have toothaches when they have wisdom teeth, but they can't open their mouths, and their faces become swollen, which is very painful. Many people do not understand the oral cavity, or have a wrong understanding of it, and directly remove wisdom teeth to relieve pain. So what should we do about toothaches caused by wisdom teeth?

What to do when wisdom teeth hurt

1. When wisdom teeth hurt, you can first grind the anti-inflammatory medicine into powder, and then apply it on the painful tooth to reduce inflammation, which can temporarily stop the pain. Always rinse your mouth with mouthwash or light salt water before and after applying the medicine.

2. After wisdom teeth grow, do not eat spicy, raw or cold food. Do not eat seafood, eggs and other "hairy" foods. You can eat more vegetables and fruits. You can't eat sugar or anything like that.

3. If the wisdom tooth hurts a lot, you can bite some ice in your mouth to temporarily relieve the pain, and then start the next step of treatment. If you feel that the ice cubes are too cold in your mouth, you can wrap them in a cloth and apply them to the outside of the painful tooth. Wait until you have gradually adapted to the ice before putting them in your mouth.

4. If wisdom tooth pain causes swollen gums, you can try acupuncture, which can help reduce inflammation and relieve swelling and pain. Be sure to choose a regular Chinese medicine hospital for acupuncture treatment, which generally will have very good results.

5. Some wisdom teeth cause pain during the growth process. Once they grow out and are in a good position, the pain will gradually disappear. If it does not affect chewing and appearance, you don't have to worry about it.

6. If the wisdom tooth hurts often and the pain is severe, it may have caused inflammation of the soft tissue around the crown, resulting in swelling and pain of the wisdom tooth; if the wisdom tooth grows in a crooked position, affecting the normal chewing of other teeth and also affecting the appearance, it is best to consider tooth extraction. The prerequisite for tooth extraction is to ensure that there is no inflammation around the crown, so as to avoid worries. Wisdom tooth extraction is the most difficult type of tooth extraction, so you must go to a regular dental hospital and ask a regular doctor to perform professional tooth extraction.

3. How to relieve the discomfort of growing wisdom teeth

1. Get more rest, maintain a regular lifestyle, and ensure more than 8 hours of sleep. Generally speaking, lack of sleep and excessive fatigue can cause symptoms such as gingivitis and swelling even when wisdom teeth are not growing, let alone during the growth process of wisdom teeth. Ensuring adequate sleep and preventing the body from becoming overly fatigued can reduce the chance of wisdom tooth inflammation. Recommended reading: What medicine to take for wisdom tooth pericoronitis? Principles of medication for wisdom tooth pericoronitis

2. Drink more water, eat more fruits, and supplement vitamins. I don't recommend taking vitamin tablets. Generally speaking, nutrients from food are more easily absorbed by the body without side effects. Drinking plenty of water is to replenish enough water and allow the body to detoxify naturally. Similarly, it can also reduce the chance of wisdom tooth inflammation.