How To Get Rid Of Toothache At Night

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How To Get Rid Of Toothache At Night

Are you tired of having the same pain from toothache every night? We all have suffered from that horrible pain and it is a very unpleasant one. Just at the moment you start to sleep, it starts to hurt even harder, and leaves you sleepless for the entire night. This not only will have a negative effect on your health but also on your work and everyday activities.

It is not a new thing for a toothache to start hurting badly at night. Actually you may feel perfectly during the day and think that you will feel calm and sleep well during the nights. Yeah, bad news, since you are here the opposite happened. That painful tooth started to hurt again and you don’t know what to do. Reading this article carefully and your toothache will go away after you follow our advice but do not be negligent about your condition and visit a dentist the next day.

The bad news is that when your toothache starts at night, you can’t treat it anywhere. The dentists have closed their clinics and you are in extreme pain. If you have tried every possible cure on the home but it still keeps hurting badly then you should listen to our professional advice on how to get rid of your painful toothaches during nights.

What Is Toothache?

Before we start providing you with advice about how to get rid of your toothache we want to let you know what toothache is and why it starts.

Toothache is a painful condition you feel in your mouth because of the problems with your teeth or jaws. Usually, this painful condition is caused by tooth decay or sinus infections (the second one is rare to happen but still dangerous). If not treated it may cause extreme pain and become a very bad experience, especially at nights.

When does the tooth pain start?

There is no way to determine when your toothache will start. The bad news is that it can start when you are sleeping. Yeah, it can interrupt your sleep and cause great pain and you can not treat it anywhere since all the dental clinics are probably closed. We highly advise being calm and starting to perform the home treatments that we will provide you.

Why does the pain start at night?

You are wondering so badly why during the day you do not have any toothache pain and immediately during the nights it interrupts your sleep and starts to hurt badly. We have all the answers you are looking for.

Sleeping Position

The main reason is that when you are sleeping the blood goes to your head while you are laying down. This extra blood causes pressure in that area and the damaged teeth will start to hurt. During the day your body is moving and the blood is flowing around all your body so this keeps it from creating pressure in your head. This is why during the day you do not feel any pain and when you lay down to sleep the toothache pain starts.

Food/Drinking Consumption

Another reason can be that you may have consumed some kind of food or drink that also causes toothache at night. Some foods or drinks can be a trigger to your toothache and if consumed before you sleep they will cause pain. Below we will list some kinds of food or drinks that should be avoided.

How To Cure Toothache At Home

There are things that you can do to make the pain go away, but that is temporary. Those are advice and they are not considered permanent treatments but you should highly consider them.

  • Stand up from your bed and keep your head up, so the blood will start to move around your body and not be focused on your head. This may relieve you from the pain but it is not a permanent treatment.
  • Using mouthwash can be a temporary solution as it probably contains alcohol and would be a great disinfectant. Mouthwash can also help to numb your pain and make you feel better from your toothache.
  • Try not to consume any kind of food that is cold, or consume cold water. Do not eat foods that are hard (baked bread) or that contain acidity (like tomatoes). They are considered as triggers for toothaches, avoid them at all costs.
  • Applying a cold compress to the area where it hurts may numb the pain and you can get some sleep with some luck.
  • If any of those treatments do not help you ease the toothache pain you may consider using some painkillers like Aspirin, Acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Please before using them read the side effects and make sure they do not affect your health. A good thing would be to consult with your family doctor about the painkillers that you use.

The Causes Of Toothaches

If you are not sure what is causing your toothache after many hours of searching online, we will provide you with some of the most frequent causes of toothaches. 

Usually, the problem and the pain start because something is happening with your teeth or gum. Sometimes pain can be caused by other parts of your body or some nerves that have a direct impact on your teeth, like a sinus infection. We will list some other causes to help you identify your problem.

  • Injuries in your mouth or jaw. There are many reasons why you can suffer from this kind of damage. Some of them are if you have encountered some kind of facial damage by force.
  • Sinus infection. As mentioned before nerves play an important role when it comes to your toothache pain. This happens when your nasal cavities are infected, swollen, or inflamed. Make sure to visit a medic if you think this is your problem and find your cure.
  • Tooth Decay. This is not a new reason when it comes to toothache. Happens mostly because of the bacteria located in your teeth, because of that the nerves may be exposed which is the result of the pain you feel. After the treatment is highly recommended to keep your teeth clean.
  • Losing a Filling. Nerves on your teeth are the main reason why you feel pain, and losing a filling may expose them.
  • Tooth Infection. Infections are a well-known reason for toothache pain. If your tooth is infected the cause can be because of bacteria and can not go away on their own. You can treat them for a short time but visit a dental clinic if you want to take care of this problem permanently.
  • New Teeth Coming Out. When new teeth come out there can be a little bit of pain but you should not worry, this state is temporary. After the teeth come out your pain should be gone. In cases, it still hurts after it is fully developed it may happen because it is causing pressure against your old teeth. Visit a dental clinic and take proper treatment for your problem.
  • Gum Disease. It is a sort of infection that causes pain and impacts damage to your soft tissue. Without the right treatment, it can be very dangerous because it may destroy the bone which is supporting your teeth.
  • Grinding. Grinding puts a lot of pressure on your teeth. It is a strong reason why you are having a toothache. Our advice is to consult with a dental expert to analyze the damage and take the right treatment.

When Should You Visit A Dentist

Before we tell you when to visit a dentist we would like to give a piece of important advice. There is no need to endure meaningless toothache pain.

No matter if your pain is small or if it hurts badly, it is always safe and better for your health to keep better control of oral health. There is no need to keep suffering from toothache when you know it is not going to get better on its own. There is no need for those sleepless nights full of pain. Visit a dentist right away and get rid of your toothache happening at night.

The Pain Is Severe

If you are having severe pain and it is becoming hard to endure there is no need to keep waiting longer. You should visit a dental clinic and find out about your oral health before the pain gets even worse.

If The Pain Lasts Longer Than Two Days

If your toothache lasts longer than two days the chances that it will go away are nearly 0. There is no need to keep enduring your pain for more days as it only will get worse and unbearable.

When Opening Your Mouth Causes Headache, Fever, or Any Kind Of Pain

There are cases when opening your mouth immediately causes pain, headaches, or fever. This is a very bad sign and you should not be negligent anymore about this situation.

If You Have Breathing Troubles

Sometimes toothaches can cause trouble when it comes to breathing but even swallowing. The moment you are feeling those signs it’s the moment you should visit a dentist.

Should You Worry?

What we highly recommend is that you stay calm at all times. It will not only help you handle your toothache pain better but also have a better psychological impact.

When Should You Worry?

If the pain is not going away even after more than 2 days, or if you are having severe pain. It is a bad sign and the chances it will go away on its own are almost 0. There are other possibilities when your head starts hurting the moment you open your mouth to talk or eat anything. If you have a fever or extreme pain, you should seriously worry, stop being negligent and visit a dentist.

When To Remain Calm?

Before you read: This does not mean that you should be negligent, for any kind of toothache pain you should visit a dental clinic and take care of your health.

  • In cases that the pain lasts a couple of minutes of hours and it does not repeat.
  • When it does not hurt badly and does not affect your daily routines.
  • When it does not affect your sleep.

 

Again, at all times, it is highly recommended to consult with a dentist and find the cause of the smallest pain. Otherwise, there is a possibility that you could end up in a bad condition. Oral health is very important and taking care of it will improve the bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease.

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