Ice Compress And Ice Cold Mouth Rinse

Depending upon the type of toothache you have, for example if you have the toothache due to hypersensitivity then this might not be the best option for you. If you're not overly sensitive to cold then this may be an effective solution. Toothache arising from non sensitivity usually indicates infection where ice is the best line of defense.


Ice works by numbing the localized area by interrupting the pain signals the nerve cells transmit to the brain giving you temporary relief. It also reduces swelling and inflammation that arises from infection from abscesses.


These are several ways in which you can use ice to give pain relief, choose any one of the following:-


Directions:


1. Wrap an ice cube inside a washcloth, run cold water over it for 10 seconds, enough to dampen the area containing the ice cube (this allows for the coolness of the ice cube to permeate through the washcloth). Place on the tooth itself or within the area of the toothache. This should help to take the edge off the pain.


2. Try using an icepack if you have one. This is also effective for numbing pain on the affected area. Place the icepack directly on the affected side and compress it. This should be applied to the cheek or jaw that is causing the most pain and discomfort.


This should help to dull the pain within a few minutes. If you don't have an icepack, a bag of frozen vegetables works as just as well.


3. Rubbing ice or an ice cube directly on the cheek over the area of pain gives almost instant pain relief.


4. Try placing an ice cube or a piece of ice in your mouth directly over the affected tooth or area of pain. Leave it in for as long as you can, until it completely melts is ideal. The longer you leave it in the greater the numbing effect on the pain.

5. Swirling and rinsing the mouth with cold water or ice water is effective at minimizing pain.