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Toothache.First-Decay of the tooth extending to the nerve contained in the pulp of the tooth. Second-Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the root of the tooth. This usually causes a swelling of the gum, and the formation of an abscess or a " gum boil." Third-The general condition of the body, which predisposes to neuralgia. Treatment.-The treatment depends upon the source of the pain. There is no one remedy which can be relied upon to cure toothache in general. If the tooth be decayed, a dentist should be consulted and his opinion sought as to the advisability of removing the tooth. In many cases it is possible for him to devitalize the pulp of the tooth, fill the cavity, and retain a useful member. Until the services of a dentist can be procured the pain can be alleviated by the application of oil of cloves, creosote, chloroform, laudanum, or Jamaica ginger. The cavity of the tooth should be cleaned with a little cotton ; a few drops of one of the substances named is then placed upon a small wad of cotton, which is then gently inserted into the cavity of the tooth. If the toothache be caused by inflammation at the root of the tooth, it can sometimes be quieted by painting the gum with a mixture of tincture of aconite and tincture of iodine in equal parts. Sooner or later, however, matter will form at the root of the tooth ; the abscess should be opened at once. Such teeth are usually of no service, and may be extracted. Toothache which originates not in any local difficulty around the tooth, but in a constitutional condition, must be treated by internal remedies. In many cases advantage will be derived from the internal use of quinine, two grains of which may be taken three times a day. Toothache is sometimes of malarial origin ; it may come on every second day, just like the chills and fever of ague. In such cases it must be treated by quinine. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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