Samiksha Choithani

Children experience toothache because the nerves and the blood vessels are very sensitive in the teeth and gum area. Causes:<ul><li>Diet of the child</li><li>Cavities</li><li>Bacterial infection</li><li>Broken teeth</li><li>Infected gums</li></ul> Symptoms:<ul><li>Swelling, painful gums</li><li>Bad taste in the mouth (from an infection in a tooth)</li><li>Fever or headache</li><li>Bleeding from gums</li><li>Pain while chewing</li><li>Hot or cold sensitivity</li><li>Tooth pain that only occurs when pressure is applied</li></ul> Diagnosis:A check-up by dentist leads to an appropriate diagnosis. Sometimes, dentists carry out dental X-rays to diagnose the problem properly. Sometimes, X-rays Various ways of handling the teething pain at home are:<ol><li>Use a cold pack: Apply a cold pack against your child’s cheek where there is painful sensation. If you don’t have a cold compress, you can wrap a few pieces of ice in a cloth and use it.</li><li>Make your child rinse their mouth with warm water and a teaspoon of table salt.</li><li>You can also use a clean finger or moistened gauze pads to rub your child’s gums, this might help to ease the discomfort.</li><li>Rinse with warm saline water: Add a teaspoon of table salt in a warm cup of water. Ask your child to swish it in mouth for 30 seconds and spit.</li></ol> Medical Treatment:<ul><li>Visit the dentist when your child develops a fever or there is an increase in discomfort.</li><li>The doctor might give an injection around the tooth if the pain is severe. If there is swelling in the gums or face, or if your child have fever, antibiotics may be prescribed.</li><li>For more severe cases like tooth decay, root canal may be performed.</li></ul> Prevention:<ul><li>Help your child to maintain the oral hygiene.</li><li>Ask them to properly gargle after eating.</li><li>Make a habit of brushing teeth twice in a day.</li><li>Avoid sugary foods.</li></ul>

Toothache is quite common among children as they like to munch on anything and everything.

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