Root canal therapy is
essential for repairing and saving a tooth that is badly decayed. It is carried
out when the pulp consisting of abundant blood vessels and nerves suffers from
an infection. The appointed practitioner cautiously removes the pulp, cleanse
the insides of the tooth, and then seals it.
Individuals are usually
afraid of root canals because they assume it will hurt them to a great extent.
However, many have admitted that the process is as painful as placing a
filling. Well, some natural remedies to alleviate the discomfort include:
1. Clove oil is used for
curing varied dental disorders since time immemorial. According to a renowned dentist of Wagga Wagga, and
several other oral care professionals practicing all across the globe, clove
oil has eugenol, a natural anaesthetic, which soothes toothache. It also
alleviates inflammation.
2. Cucumbers are noted for
being capable of soothing irritated tissues, and they can reduce toothache even
better when applied topically. Take a cucumber out of the refrigerator so that
it is cold, cut a piece, and hold it on the affected tooth. You can also swish
cucumber juice until the pain subsides.
3. Turmeric is a wonder spice
found in nearly everybody’s kitchen. Owing to possessing strong analgesic,
antiseptic, and antibacterial properties, it can provide relief from the
discomfort caused due to root canal treatment. Add 1 spoon of turmeric powder
into 1 cup of lukewarm water, and apply this paste gently inside the mouth. If
the taste seems overpowering, you can mix a little honey.
4. Ice can reduce swelling
and numb pain. According to a recent survey, participants who received an ice
massage after root canal treatment reported a reduction in the intensity of the
discomfort. Do not apply ice cubes directly on the cheek or jawline but wrap
them in a soft clean cloth.
5. Essential oils, also known
as plant essences, can cure aching tooth and gums. Pour three to five drops of
lemon, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil on a cotton ball, and then place this cotton
ball inside your mouth. Press it until the oils have completely numbed the
area. You can also add essential oils to warm water, and then rinse your mouth
with this solution.
6. The reputed dentist Wagga
Wagga and other dental professionals said the antiseptic properties of onion
largely reduce the pain after a root canal. Cut a big slice of onion and see if
it fits inside your mouth without any hassle. Allow the onion slice to sit on
the treated area for at least ten minutes.
If the natural remedies
stated above fails to generate a desirable outcome, individuals can opt for
over-the-counter medications. To avoid root canal therapy altogether, please
maintain proper oral
hygiene.
Brush teeth twice a day
using fluoride toothpaste, rinse mouth thoroughly after every meal, floss to
extract out stubborn debris and leftover food particles from in between teeth,
and incorporate leafy green vegetables, yogurt, milk, sweet potatoes, carrots,
apples, almonds, celery, cheese, eggs, etc. into the diet.
