What are the treatments for toothache caused by eating sweets?

Sweet foods are preferred by most people because they can give people a very enjoyable feeling. However, sweet things can cause serious damage to teeth because sweetness can cause the growth of bacteria, destroy the enamel surface of teeth, cause tooth breakage, etc. After that, every time you eat sweet things, it will cause toothache. Let’s take a look at the treatments for toothache caused by eating sweet things. People who have these symptoms must understand it thoroughly.

1. Pay attention to your brushing habits

People with sensitive teeth must develop good brushing habits. They should brush their teeth once in the morning and evening for three minutes each time to thoroughly clean their mouths. They should rinse their mouths with warm, light salt water after lunch and snacks, and not eat after brushing their teeth at night.

2. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush

You should change to a soft-bristled toothbrush. Don't think that only a hard-bristled toothbrush can clean your teeth. Don't brush your teeth too hard, otherwise it will further wear away the tooth enamel and increase the sensitivity of your teeth.

3. Brush your teeth during confinement

If you are a new mother who is in confinement after childbirth, you must not believe the advice of the elderly that you cannot brush your teeth. The correct way to brush your teeth during the confinement period is to use warm water and soft gauze dipped in warm toothpaste, and wipe your teeth gently and thoroughly.

4. Use xylitol toothpaste

You should only use toothpaste containing xylitol, and you need to persist for more than half a year to gradually see the effects. Don't give up just because you don't see the effects right away. Xylitol also needs to be used slowly to protect your teeth.

5. Avoid cold and sweet foods

During the period of tooth care, it is best not to eat cold food or sweets, otherwise not only the nerves in the teeth can not bear it, but it will also further damage the tooth enamel and increase the sensitivity of the teeth.

6. Go to the dentist

If you are impatient and cannot wait for the six-month maintenance period, you can also go to the dentist. However, the editor recommends that you make sure to choose a dentist with a good reputation and a strong sense of morality, otherwise you will be wasting your money.