How To Prevent Future Toothache Pain From Returning

Having a toothache is no fun, the last thing you want to happen is to have another episode especially after what you experienced with this one.


To ensure that you prevent any future toothache or at the very least decrease the likelihood of it happening again there are preventative measures you can take.


First off, visit your dentist to get to the heart of the toothache in the first place, until the issue of the toothache is addressed and the problem treated, frequent toothache bouts are eminent.


Following the proper treatment there are changes to your lifestyle that can make a huge impact on the health of your teeth. In fact, the reason why you got the toothache in the first place was because your teeth were deteriorating as a result of diet and lifestyle and your tooth health was declining gradually on a daily basis. It wasn't even until you got the toothache that you realized that something was wrong yet it was a problem quietly building.


This is why they call tooth decay and gum disease the "Silent Killer", it accumulates over time and slowly creeps up on you.


By altering your diet you can greatly improve the condition and health of your teeth.
For example just by simply adding more calcium and phosphate to your diet can actually reverse your teeth's enamel erosion by re-mineralizing them. The teeth are resilient creations and prior to reading this, most people aren't aware of this fact that your teeth have the ability to repair and rebuild themselves.


Most dentists won't even tell you this as they treat the solution of the toothache without arming you with the appropriate preventative measures you need to further preserve your teeth (other than the usual advice of proper brushing and flossing). In fact teeth don't have to weaken with age they can actually get stronger.


What kinds of foods contain recommended levels of calcium and phosphate-


You can find calcium in the more obvious sources such as milk, yoghurt, cheese but you can also find them in chickpeas, tofu, nuts, oats, cabbage, broccoli, oranges, turnips, etc.


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You need around 1,000mg of calcium per day if you're aged between 19 and 50 years of age, which you should get by having a good mixture of these types of calcium rich foods in a day. In fact having 2 yoghurts and a cup of skim milk per day gives you around 1,100 mg a day, easily fulfilling your recommended daily requirement.


Phosphate you'll find from such foods as egg yolk, milk, nuts, beans, lentils, wheat germ, soy, oats, and corn. The great thing is that these foods are also a great source of calcium so you don't need to double up on your intake as you get a good dose of each from eating the same amount.


Brush with baking soda and avoid toothpastes that contain glycerin as this inhibits the tooth's natural ability to re-mineralize itself. Baking soda is effective at decreasing the amount of tooth eroding bacteria present in the mouth.


Avoid foods that are high in processed and refined flours and sugars. These attract tooth deteriorating bacteria which can damage your teeth on a daily basis and undo the re-mineralization process you're trying to achieve.


This is why our teeth are constantly eroded because the food we eat does not give them adequate time to heal and rebuild themselves.

Incorporate more fruits, vegetables and wholegrain breads into your diet. Vegetables and wholegrain breads introduce fiber which provides bulk and texture for cleaning plaque and bacteria off teeth.


Vitamin D as we spoke of earlier which fortifies and strengthens teeth from the inside out, you can get this naturally from sun exposure or from your diet in the form of fish oils such as found in salmon, tuna, cheese, egg yolks. Vitamin D aids in calcium absorption.


Change you toothbrush every 6 months or less. With wear and tear your toothbrush's bristles become less effective at sweeping plaque from around the gum line preventing gum disease.


Brush your teeth twice a day, preferably following a meal.


Floss your teeth daily, especially before bed; this minimizes the amount of bacteria-causing plaque that erodes your teeth while you sleep. When flossing it's not enough to floss in between teeth to prevent gingivitis, floss a little under the gum line. Food and bacteria that collect here is what contributes to periodontal disease, abscesses, gum recession and eventually tooth loss.


You'll want to get into a solid habit of flossing, you'll find that if you had gums that were sensitive or bled easily, with frequent flossing, the bleeding will cease, the gums will heal and will turn from red to a healthy pink color, which is the color gums should be.


Don't buy hard bristle toothbrushes, manufacturers should discontinue the hard bristle brush as it deteriorates the gums by pulling them away from the tooth which accelerates recession of the gum line.


Brush your tongue, lots of bacteria congregate and are deposited within the pores of the tongue causing bad breath. Bacteria coated tongues contribute to sore throat as scientists have found the tongue to be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria such as Streptococcus.


Chew sugar free gum after your last meal for the day, only one piece. Chewing gum throughout the entire day can cause flatulence and an excess of gum intake can cause explosive diarrhea due to the sugar substitute, Sorbitol. Just one piece after your last meal for the day produces saliva which is the body's natural defense in neutralizing bacteria.


Avoiding eating in between meals, this gives bacteria a chance to re-grow and erode the teeth. The bacteria can only live off the food you feed it which makes sugary snacks a no-no. If you feel peckish, have an apple or carrot sticks, this will ensure that your teeth remain clean as they provide bulk for cleaning the teeth while you eat.


Following these steps will not only decrease the risk of suffering a toothache again but also strengthen your teeth, gums and bones that will ensure that you keep your teeth long into the future.










Conclusion:


Tooth loss doesn't have to be a fact of life; you don't have to accept that it's inevitable with age.


There are still cultures in remote areas of the world that don't have access to the refined foods that we do or to proper dental treatment, yet they live their entire lives with their adult teeth intact and in perfect health.


We are meant to have teeth for a lifetime not just until our 40's and 50's. As you've seen, it is possible to heal and strengthen your teeth from the inside out because they are living tissue and because of this fact, they can be repaired.


So as you can see the best remedies come straight out of nature's own kitchen, the best methods that were discovered thousands of years ago still work today.


If you think about it, a toothache unless derived from a traumatic event took a while to build, our lack of immunity due to our poor diet and our current stressful lifestyle all play a part in the deterioration of our teeth.


Relying on natural solutions is beneficial for the body however if your tooth is abscessed and infected and the pain has spread to the jaw and lymph nodes, you must see a dentist as it can develop into a life threatening situation if not treated. Future prevention and by being vigilant is the key to a long life free of toothache pain.


So there you have it, 20 of the most potent natural toothache remedies that are all within your reach and the best part is, they are all natural, all work in their own right and have brought relief to the thousands that have used them the world over.