What to do if you have a bad toothache while breastfeeding

Toothache during breastfeeding may be caused by pulpitis, wisdom tooth pericoronitis, periodontal abscess, etc. It can be treated by cold compresses, saline rinses and medication.
If the toothache during breastfeeding is mild, it does not need to be treated by medication, which will affect normal breastfeeding, and the pain can be improved by gargling with hydrogen peroxide, brushing more often, and applying cold compresses.
However, when the toothache during breastfeeding is severe, it can be treated with drugs such as ibuprofen capsules and amoxicillin capsules under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, breastfeeding women need to pay attention to dental hygiene, and develop the habit of rinsing mouth after meals, brushing teeth in the morning and evening, etc. to avoid the occurrence of toothache.
Therefore, if you have a toothache during breastfeeding, you should go to the hospital immediately, and after clarifying the cause of the toothache, you can give appropriate treatment and therapy under the guidance of the doctor.