Associated symptoms

The actual pain at the root of the tooth can be supported by some accompanying symptoms. The gums at the tip of the root can develop the typical signs of inflammation: It swells, reddens, becomes hot, hurts and is not in its healthy functional state. Just touching the gingiva alone already leads to strong pain sensations.

Cold drinks and food are often pain-relieving. It is also possible that the pain radiates from the root of the tooth and reaches other areas of the head. Those affected often complain of headaches and earaches.

What to do in case of pain at the root of the tooth?

In any case, in case of a severe perception of gravity in the root area of the tooth, these complaints must be taken seriously in order to avoid worse complications and consequences such as tooth loss. Those affected should visit their dentist in good time to get a clear diagnosis and to treat the problem as early as possible. If the tooth root pain is apical periodontitis, it can spread further and also lead to systemic problems.

If not treated, there is a risk that bacteria that cause the inflammation at the root of the tooth can also reach the heart. In the worst case, these bacteria can lead to cardiovascular diseases, which is why caution, precaution and aftercare are necessary. The dentist often prescribes an antibiotic to help reduce the symptoms as quickly as possible and destroy all bacteria so that they cannot reach the heart in the first place.

Home remedies

People who suffer from pain at the root of their teeth often use home remedies to relieve the pain before they can get over it and see a dentist. Chewing on rosemary leaves, the juice of boiled savoy cabbage leaves or rubbing in oil of cloves and cloves are well-known home remedies. The essential oils in rosemary are said to relieve pain at the root of the tooth.

The juice of the boiled savoy cabbage should also promise improvement on a compress as a kind of wound bandage. Probably the oldest household remedy when it comes to teeth is clove oil. Clove oil has a calming effect on the gums and has been used in the oral cavity for thousands of years.

Despite the positive effects of some home remedies, they may be able to temporarily relieve pain, but they will not be able to heal the pain in the long term because they do not reach the root tip. All home remedies only reach the gums and may improve local irritation, but the bacteria at the root tip will remain and unaffected, thus continuing to cause discomfort. Therefore, home remedies should only be used as a supportive measure in addition to dental therapy and not as the sole therapy. It is advisable to clarify this with the dentist in charge.