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Dentist Fairfield CT helps with Tooth pain

If you’re currently suffering from a toothache there are natural toothache remedies that you can apply this very second that can give you near instant pain relief.

You can get rid of your toothache pain with the aid of household ingredients so you don’t have to go foraging at the pharmacy in the middle of the night for the right medication for you. In fact, you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home because most of these ingredients are probably available at your fingertips as we speak and are just an arm length away.

So why do our teeth ache?

Why now of all times?, it’s probably the middle of the night and you’re furiously looking for a cure to take the edge off the pain and aspirin isn’t quite cutting it for you.


Believe it or not, toothache was an eventual process that built up gradually and it wasn’t until such time that infection finally hit the pulp tissue and the nerve that the pain signal was finally transmitted to the brain.

This didn’t happen overnight. It took weeks, months or even years for the tooth to become ravaged by bacteria that finally contributed to the toothache you are now experiencing.

Those suffering from a toothache usually have an infection of some kind which came from poor gum health.

According to the FDA Consumer Magazine, the leading cause of tooth loss in American adults over the age of 35 is poor gum health (periodontal disease), incredibly it is estimated that a whopping 75% of this group have some type of gum disease and that 60% knew nothing about proper dental care with 39% not attending the dentist regularly.


It’s no wonder why our society so readily accept tooth loss as an inevitable part of life when it doesn’t have to be. There are remote tribes across the globe that don’t have access to high sugar, refined foods or modern dental treatment yet they still enjoy life with all of their teeth intact and in perfect health. We were meant to have all of our teeth to last us a lifetime yet we except tooth loss as a normal part of life. We should have our teeth long after our 40’s and 50’s and we can do this through proper dental hygiene and education.

Here are some preventative techniques that will allow you to keep your teeth for longer:

Chew sugar free gum immediately following your “last” meal for the day. Don’t chew sugar free gum after every meal as this may cause flatulence and explosive diarrhea in reaction to the artificial sweetener, Sorbitol. Having just one piece of gum for the day allows you to produce enough saliva to reduce the tooth eroding bacteria population already feeding off the last meal you just ate.
Get more Vitamin D in your body, this helps to strengthen and fortify your bones.


You can get Vitamin D naturally from a good dose of sunlight for 30 minutes or from food such as egg yolks, milk, cheese and yogurts.

Now that you have some tips that will help to keep your teeth in tip top shape and in perfect working order, here is a great toothache cure to take care of the right here and now:

This should give you some relief in the next 10 to 20 minutes.

Chances are you probably have this in your kitchen.

Place a piece of onion big enough to cover the affected tooth. Leave on the tooth for 30 minutes to help kill bacteria and give pain relief.


If the tooth allows for it, cut off a bite sized piece of onion and chew it for 2 to 3 minutes. This will release the antiseptic qualities of the onion and help the pain to subside.

If you want to find out how you can permanently put an end to your toothache pain while reversing the damaging effects to your teeth over the years, please go to: www.thefairfielddentist.com

Want to better Understanding Toothaches and how to cure them?

http://www.1305Dental.com - Fairfield Dentist writes: We all know, toothaches are the result of several different factors. The pain that stems from a toothache is always apparent, normally in the form of throbbing. The pain will normally intensify as time goes by, when you eat, lay down, or drink hot/cold liquids. Toothaches are very painful, and it may seem that no matter what you do - it seems to hurt more.

In the dental world, toothaches can include such things as cavities, infections or abscess in the teeth or gums, debris that has been trapped between the teeth and gums, and trauma to the face, teeth, or the jaw. Sometimes, toothaches can result from medical conditions and have nothing to do with dental. In most cases, if the problem goes without being checked, it can lead to serious trouble and maybe even become a life threatening situation.

Normally, when you have a toothache, you’ll experience tremendous pain. The pain will stem from the affected tooth or the jaw, and you’ll know it almost immediately. It will start out to be a throbbing pain, then continue to get worse and worse until you get it treated. If you wait too long and allow the infection to spread throughout the tooth, you’ll end up having to get it pulled or cut out.

Anytime you start to experience a toothache, you shouldn’t hesitate to make an appointment with your dentist to have it checked. Sometimes, getting an appointment when your tooth starts hurting is easier said than done. Even though you may be able to use certain products to stop the pain, the pain will always come back until you get the problem fixed. A toothache will always come back, until you get the tooth taken care of.

If you visit your dentist in time and he catches the problem early, he may be able to save your tooth. Normally, this will result in a filling, crown, or root canal, although you won’t have to have the tooth removed. Dentists always look to save teeth, as they don’t like to remove a tooth unless they absolutely have to. If the tooth has become abscessed, the dentist will put you on antibiotics such as penicillin until the infection has subsided enough to remove the tooth.

Throughout our lives, most of us will experience the pain and agony of a toothache at some point. A toothache can be the worst pain you have ever felt in your life, especially if you are feeling the pain of an abscess. If you’ve never had a toothache, you should consider yourself lucky. Those who have had toothaches though, will tell you that the pain is something you never want to experience - it will make you feel as if your whole world is falling apart.

Looking for more dental information contact Dr. Mariana Conant at 203-255-5999 or visit our website at www.1305Dental.com.

What You Need to Know About Cavities - Part I

http://www.1305dental.com/ - Fairfield CT Cosmetic Dentist share views on Cavities.
The pain definitely tells us when we have cavities, but few of us understand why we get them. You likely know that poor dental hygiene causes cavities, but do you understand why not brushing or flossing causes cavities?
In order to understand all that's involved in the making of a cavity, you've got to first understand the key players. Those players include saliva, pellicle, plaque and calculus and each resides in the mouth.
Saliva is really important when it comes to protecting teeth and keeping our mouths healthy. Saliva keeps teeth, gums and other tissues inside the mouth lubricated and moist. Saliva helps break food down while eating, and afterwards it washes away some of the bits of food that get stuck on teeth. Saliva also can neutralize acids which lowers the amount present in the mouth. Interestingly, it can even help protect us against certain viruses and bacteria.
If you've ever noticed a slippery feeling on your teeth right after you brush, that's the result of proteins in saliva called pellicle. Pellicle coat teeth after brushing by absorbing into the surface. The pellicle gives teeth an extra layer of protection against decay-causing acids. Unfortunately, bacteria and microorganisms can easily attach to the pellicle and this is actually the stage during which plaque begins to develop.
If you were to look at the white sticky substance on your teeth through a microscope, you'd realize that plaque consists of yeast, microorganisms, bacteria, protozoa, mycoplasmas, white blood cells, food particles, body tissues and viruses.
If people realized that, surely they'd do a better job brushing and flossing! Several hours after brushing is when plaque starts to develop and in just one hour, a good amount will accumulate. If left untouched other microorganisms join the mix, thickening the plaque and turning on its destructive powers.
Bacteria are in the mouth too and they're always present in both good and bad form. The good bacteria help us fight colds and other illnesses. The bad intensify the tooth decaying process. Streptococcus mutans is the worst, producing acid while attaching to teeth. Lactobacillus only can attach to plaque so it doesn't do quite as much damage. Several other bacteria located inside the mouth contribute to tooth decay and periodontal disease.
To summarize, decay begins when bacteria start attaching themselves to the pellicle. Six or so hours later, plaque begins to form. The bacteria present in your mouth produce acids, and these acids, by throwing the pH balance of your mouth out of balance, cause tooth decay. In the case of tooth decay, a process called demineralization begins when the pH level inside the mouth drops below 5.5.
Remember, this chain reaction begins the moment you finish brushing your teeth. But brushing is what continually returns the pH level in your mouth back into the range of 6.2 and 7.0, which is considered neutral. That's why brushing and flossing are so important in fighting tooth decay.

Part II will further elaborate on the importance of a neutral pH level in preventing tooth decay.

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Dr Conant is a general dentist located in Fairfield, CT / Her passion is Smile Makeovers including veneers, crowns and much more! Visit her website at http://www.drconant.com/