What to do if your child has a toothache

  Usually children do not pay attention to or can not adhere to effective oral cleaning, it is very easy to lead to tooth decay and other problems, triggering tooth pain, encounter this situation should be promptly to the regular dentistry treatment, before that can be used to relieve the child’s toothache.  Find out which tooth is causing the pain. Then apply a cold compress to the outer cheek near the painful or swollen area. Make such a cold compress by wrapping ice cubes in a small towel or cloth. This usually lasts for 15 minutes at a time and can be done again after a 15-minute interval, but avoid frostbite. Through the effect of cold compresses, the local blood circulation is reduced to achieve the purpose of reducing pain and swelling.  If the child’s toothache persists, analgesic medication can be administered orally directly. Generally, it is still safe and effective for children to use acetaminophen and ibuprofen, which can be used not only to reduce fever but also have analgesic effects. The pain can usually be effectively relieved after half an hour of use.  The cause of toothache is more complicated, and it is time to seek the help of doctor. Through examination, the doctor can determine whether the pain problem is caused by tooth decay or gum infection, or other causes, and take appropriate treatment measures to treat the different situations. For example: Gum abscess can be treated with anti-infection drugs and incision and drainage, and the pain will disappear after the inflammation is controlled. For some pressure pain caused by tooth decay, the doctor can take measures such as filling and root canal treatment, which can help the pain disappear quickly.  After a child has a toothache, the treatment can be taken according to different conditions. There is no effect, you need to actively seek the doctor’s help.