Creative Smiles

Toothaches are not fun.  So we’ll spare the lecture and get on with the cure.

• Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out.
• Gently use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to ensure that there is no food or other debris caught between the teeth.
• You may take aspirin or another painkiller (such as Advil), but never place the pill against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue.
• If the pain persists, call Dr. Camuccio at Creative Smiles in Pompano Beach: (954) 781-6170

There is probably nothing more painful than a toothache, at least it seems so when you have one.   So prevention is the best cure, and prevention is accomplished by taking care of your teeth.  It’s as simple as:

• Brush your teeth regularly, using small circular motions, gently brushing the gums as well.  Doing this twice a day will prevent toothaches, and can help relieve milder toothaches.
• Floss when you can:  We know many of you avoid flossing, but it does help remove hard-to-reach, bacteria-spawning plaque that lead to toothaches.  If you can’t (or won’t) floss daily, at least try to floss a few times per week.
• Visit Creative Smiles for routine cleanings and checkups, and share any concerns you have about your oral health with Dr. Camuccio.  It’s his job to listen.