Are you experiencing a lot of pain in one of your teeth and need to visit a dentist to fix it? If so, you are likely wondering what to do to deal with the pain until you can have the problem looked at. Here are some tips for dealing with tooth pain.

Clean The Area

The first thing you'll want to do is clean the tooth that is causing you problem since you do not know what could be causing you pain. Brushing and flossing your teeth may help get a piece of debris unstuck from your gums, which could be what is causing you discomfort.

Use A Saltwater Rinse

You can also try rinsing out your mouth using a saltwater rinse. This is going to help neutralize the pH level in your mouth and prevent bacteria from thriving. If you have some sort of infection that is causing you pain, the saltwater rinse will definitely help the situation and lessen your discomfort. You can do this several times during the day as needed.

Use A Benzocaine Anesthetic 

It can help to use an anesthetic that is safe to use in your mouth since it won't be dangerous if you swallow it. These anesthetic gels can be found at your local pharmacy, and they contain benzocaine as their active ingredient. All it will take is rubbing a little bit of the gel into the affected area, and it will start to feel numb. This can make it easier for eating if the irritation from food is causing you discomfort. 

Take Ibuprofen For Inflammation 

It is likely that the area that is causing you pain is due to inflammation. It's important that you use the right kind of pain reliever to treat the problem. You'll want to take ibuprofen since it is an anti-inflammatory drug that is going to make you feel a lot better than those pain relieves that do not treat inflammation. 

Use A Cold Tea Bag

Looking for a more natural remedy for your tooth pain? You can try chewing on a cold tea bag. The trick is to put the tea bag into a hot cup of water so that all of the tea inside gets soaked into the bag. Then put it in the refrigerator or freezer to cool it down. You can then place the tea bag directly against your gums for a cooling effect that will help you temporarily.

For more solutions to relieve tooth pain, contact a general dentist office in your area.