3 Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache in Children

Our children’s’ health is the most important thing for us. That’s why it hurts so much to know when they’re in pain, and toothaches are some of the worst pains. From crying, headaches and fevers. There are plenty of symptoms for toothaches in children, and not everyone wants to fill their kids with prescription drugs trying to remedy the issue.

Below, you can read about three natural ways to soothe a toothache in children.

Brushing and Flossing

You probably hear about the importance of flossing all the time from your dentist. It’s easy to disregard because we don’t always see the immediate effects of poor dental hygiene.

That said, your child’s body is still developing and he or she is especially sensitive toward toothaches.

If you want to help your kid’s hygiene, you should make sure he or she brushes and flosses often. If not, food and bacteria will collect between teeth and cause rotting teeth and pained gums.

Saltwater Rinse

Not everyone believes in a good saltwater rinse, but we swear by it. Salt is a natural decontaminant so if there’s any infection or disease in your children’s’ mouth, you can gradually disinfect it.

You should rinse your child’s mouth with a cup of warm water and a half teaspoon of salt. Make sure the salt is dissolved completely before having him or her gurgle it.

Next, have him or her swish your solution in their mouth for about 30 seconds. Spit it out and repeat. If the pain persists, you should repeat these steps every few hours.

After rinsing, have your child rinse their mouth with fresh water.

Ice Pack

Pain and discomfort can be a sign of swelling, so you might also consider placing an ice pack on your child’s mouth. Your child’s pain might not be relieved completely, but it will likely help and can even cause swelling to be reduced.

You should place the ice pack for up to twenty minutes and take a break after this time. Make sure that your child’s skin has warmed up completely before placing the ice pack again. You shouldn’t place the ice pack directly on the pained tooth or gums; rather, it’s more effective on the cheek covering the gums.

Conclusion

Toothaches are long and memorable, and they’re hard to get rid of. You can suffer from fevers, headaches, coughs, and infections. While these symptoms aren’t always caused directly by toothache, they can be caused by the reason your child’s teeth are aching.

That’s why it’s important to find some natural remedies to help your child’s pain. You can place on ice pack against their mouth, have them rinse with salt water, and make sure they’re always brushing and flossing.

If your child is experiencing severe pain, we strongly recommend calling our Cranbourne Dentist now