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What To Do If Your Child Has Toothache

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May 18, 2020 by Home Jobs By Mom
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What To Do If Your Child Has Toohthache 2

A toothache is not something that can be easily faked by your child. It can be uncomfortable, irritable, and cause a lot of pain. This can make them upset, frustrated, and even put them off their favorite foods.

Unfortunately, there is not one simple cause for your child’s toothache. They might have a cavity, a broken tooth, or their braces might be too tight. Or they might just have food caught awkwardly between their teeth.

If your child is suffering from a painful toothache, the best thing you can do is to follow these steps.

Clean their teeth

Sometimes a toothache can be caused by a minor obstruction that can be cleared by brushing, especially if your child has braces. Gentle brushing and gargling with warm water can help to remove the food or debris, causing the pain.

Some pain may still be caused afterward as the teeth and gums will be sensitive.

You can use over the counter medication and gels to relieve their pain and discomfort. Ibuprofen or products with benzocaine are popular options as they reduce the swelling and provide some relief. Ask the pharmacist for their recommendations based on your child’s age. Always read the instructions carefully and never apply more than stated.  

There are some home remedies you can try, too, such as gargling salt water and using ice packs. 

However, if you notice that your child's toothache still persists after you've tried home remedies and other solutions, do not hesitate to drop by the dentist. Professional dental care beats home remedies.

Avoid hard foods


A toothache can make it difficult for your child to eat hard and crunchy foods like apples and bread rolls. Eating these foods can also make their toothache worse by causing additional irritation and pain.

Give them soft but tasty food options instead such as ice-cream and mash potatoes. This will be kinder on their teeth and gums and cause little pain. Stick to bland and not overly spiced or seasoned meals as these can also cause further discomfort and irritation.

Avoiding hard foods may seem like an obvious step, but you’d be surprised how many parents make this mistake. Encourage your child to use plastic cutlery to eat their food as these can be kinder than metal. 

Seek assistance

If the toothache does not go away by itself after 24 hours, you need to seek assistance. Get an appointment with your dentist or orthodontist as soon as possible to pinpoint the cause. Make sure they use quality dental tools.

If you are unable to see your family dentist quickly, you need to contact an emergency dentist service instead. 

These services are brilliant if a toothache develops over the weekend or while on vacation. If a toothache is causing symptoms such as fever, fatigue, or issues swallowing, call an ambulance right away. Now you know what you have to do; you can effectively help your child become pain-free in no time.

To reduce the chances of it happening again, teach them the importance of dental hygiene. 

Have your kids ever had a toothache?

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  1. Calvin

    May 20, 2020 at 11:43 am

    Always helpful to know, having this knowledge beforehand makes things less scary and frustrating.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 2, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Yes the quicker you can stop a toothache the better

      Reply
  2. Dana Rodriguez

    May 18, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    Great tips. I can’t think of anything worse than tooth pain really.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      May 18, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      I can…child labor was no picnic lol. But toothache are no fun, especially for a child.

      Reply
      • Dana Rodriguez

        May 19, 2020 at 7:52 am

        LOL well yeah..;)

        Reply
  3. Ben

    April 3, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    This is very useful for me. I might try it out. Thanks for sharing

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    • Krystle

      April 17, 2017 at 3:27 pm

      I hope it helps you out! Thank you for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  4. Toughcookiemommy

    May 11, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    Toothaches are the worst, especially when it is your child and you feel like you can’t take away their pain. It’s great to know that there are some options for finding them some relief.

    Reply
  5. Sheena Tatum

    May 11, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Toothaches are the worst! Even as an adult, they can be debilitating. Thank you for all the wonderful tips.

    Reply
  6. laura londergan

    May 10, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    these are all great tips. hopefully, since my daughter is older, we will never have to use any of these tips you have given 😉

    Reply
  7. jill conyers

    May 10, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    My kids have never had a toothache. Great tips that many will appreciate I’m sure.

    Reply
  8. tp keane

    May 10, 2016 at 10:32 am

    I love that you gave a website where you can find emergency dentists. It’s so hard if you’re not registered with one. Great article.

    Reply
  9. Denea

    May 9, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    Great tips! I love to take my kids to the dentist and I love the dentist. Have healthy and pretty teeth are very important!

    Reply
  10. Amanda Love

    May 9, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Those are all great tips. My daughter suffered from a toothache while in France and I had to call a doctor back in London who actually advised warm water and salt and it did the trick for a while until we got back.

    Reply
  11. Blythe A.

    May 9, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    Helping your kids take great care of their teeth can also help prevent toothaches. These are such great tips for treating those toothaches when they do show up.

    Reply
  12. Robin Masshole Mommy

    May 9, 2016 at 9:15 am

    These are awesome tips. I would be on the phone with the dentist STAT if my kids ever had tooth pain.

    Reply

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