Do You Know What Holiday Takes Place On February 9th?
What special days do you celebrate in February? We all know that February 14th is Valentine’s Day, a day all about love and celebrated by many with flowers, fancy dinners, and chocolates. There is a lesser known holiday that takes place on February 9th. Any guesses as to what it might be? You might not have heard about it before, but it does deal with your dental health and isn’t as pleasant as Valentine’s Day. Continue reading to see if you guessed correctly.
February 9th is National Toothache Day! You might be thinking to yourself, “Why would I want to focus on a holiday that is all about celebrating discomfort?” While we agree that this isn’t the most enjoyable topic or something that should typically be celebrated, a large number of our clients suffer from a toothache from time to time. A toothache is typically described as discomfort or inflammation that is in or around a tooth.
What Causes A Toothache?
A toothache can be caused by a variety of reasons. It can be as simple as biting something hard, flossing teeth that may be a bit too close together, or getting something stuck between your teeth while eating. These causes heal quickly enough and are only an annoyance for a brief period of time. Unfortunately, there are also things that can cause a toothache which require a bit more maintenance, including:
- Tooth decay
- A cracked or damaged tooth
- A broken or displaced filling
- An infection
What Can I Do to Help a Toothache?
If you have prolonged tooth discomfort, we recommend calling our office for an immediate appointment. If you are not able to get into the office as quickly as you would like, we have some suggestions of home remedies that you can try:
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or Tylenol
- Rinse your mouth with salt water
- Eat soft foods like scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese, yogurt
If you experience any form of toothache we encourage you to call our office to schedule an examination. If you are located in the Phoenix, AZ area, we look forward to assisting you with your oral health needs.
