Toothache

          A toothache is any pain in or about tooth.

Water Treatments:

Brush teeth every after meals. Massage gums with clean fingers after brushing.

Apply ice pack or ice compress for swollen gums and cheeks for 30 minutes, 3 times a day.

These treatments are for temporary relief only. See the dentist for proper treatment of cavities.

Procedure (ice pack):

a.  Spread the finely crushed ice on the bath towel, forming a layer about one inch thick. Adjust the surface area as needed for the affected part. Wrap the ice and secure it with safety pins.

b.  Wrap the area or joint with the flannel cloth or towel and place the ice pack, following the contour of the area.

c.  Never apply an ice pack directly on the skin. Cover the packed ice with plastic and secure carefully to prevent the bed from getting wet.

d.  Treatment time: 30 minutes to one hour. If there is a burning sensation during the ice pack application, the ice pack is not well insulated. Add insulator or add towel or flannel cloth.

e.  To end treatment, remove the pack, dry the area and observe reaction. Treatment may be repeated after two hours in acute injuries to relieve pain and swelling.

f.  Cover or bandage area to avoid chilling, especially in acute sprain ankles.