{"id":1370,"date":"2022-11-24T00:43:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T00:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/when-a-child-gets-a-toothache\/"},"modified":"2022-11-24T00:43:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T00:43:43","slug":"when-a-child-gets-a-toothache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/when-a-child-gets-a-toothache\/","title":{"rendered":"When a Child Gets a Toothache"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nTOOTHACHES ARE NEVER<\/b> fun, particularly for little kids who might not know what\u2019s happening. They can be caused by a variety of things and are usually worth a visit to the dentist, especially if it\u2019s still hurting after a couple of days, but what can parents do when a toothache comes during the holidays or after hours?<\/p>\n

What Causes Toothaches?<\/h3>\n

For children, a toothache could simply be teething from a new baby tooth or adult tooth. This is a normal part of development. Otherwise, the most common reason for initial tooth pain is decay, but it can also happen with gum disease, dental abscess, inflamed pulp, or a cracked tooth. Impacted teeth can be painful as well, and tooth sensitivity can be very uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

Toothache Remedies<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s usually best to bring a child with a toothache to the dentist. If that isn\u2019t possible at first, there are a few things that can help manage their discomfort until then:<\/p>\n

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  1. Rinsing and spitting with warm salt water will reduce inflammation.<\/li>\n
  2. Applying a cold compress to their cheek near where it\u2019s sore.<\/li>\n
  3. Giving them children\u2019s over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to prevent future toothaches? Brush and floss daily and schedule regular dental visits!<\/h4>\n

    Top image used under CC0 Public Domain license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n
    The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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