Three Tips to Helping Wisdom Teeth Pains

Are you having trouble with your wisdom teeth? If so, you’re not alone. Wisdom tooth pain is a very common problem. The good news is that there is almost always a solution. If you’ve been struggling, here are 3 top tips to help you ease discomfort.

1. Take painkillers: if you’ve recently started to experience wisdom tooth pain and the pain is mild, try taking painkillers. You can buy over the counter medicines at supermarkets and pharmacies. Taking pain relief medication should only be a short-term measure, so contact your dentist if pain persists. Always remember to follow the dosage instructions and seek advice from your dentist or a pharmacist if you’re unsure what kind of tablets to take.
2. See your dentist: if you’ve been suffering with pain for a while or your pain is getting worse, see your dentist. Often, the wisdom teeth cause problems because there’s a lack of space in the jaw, which prevents them from developing properly. If this is the case, the best solution is usually to extract the troublesome teeth. When there isn’t enough space, this can cause the teeth to become impacted, which means that they push against the neighbouring teeth. Removing the teeth should prevent pain and also protect the surrounding teeth.
3. Avoid hard and chewy foods: if you’re suffering with toothache, it’s wise to stick to soft foods that don’t require a lot of effort. If you’re biting down on hard foods or eating chewy sweets or well done meat, this could make the pain more intense.

If you’re having issues with your wisdom teeth, don’t hope for the best. Call us now and we’ll arrange an appointment for you. It’s best to nip problems in the bud and we’ll do everything we can to banish pain for good.