The
hardest substance in the human body is the tooth enamel. That being the case,
the teeth should be immune from damage and wear and tear. Unfortunately, that
is not the case. Teeth are also subject to a great deal of use (and misuse!). Some
species of sharks can run through 30,000 teeth in a lifetime. Humans are not so
lucky and have 32 adult teeth where no natural replacement is available if they
become worn out or damaged. This is not a problem limited to just a few people–almost
100% of the adult population of the planet suffers from dental cavities. The
figure, globally, for school going children
is between 60 to 90%. Severe gum diseases affects almost 20% of the human race
and 20 to 40% of children suffer from dental trauma due to injuries and accidents.
These figures exist despite the great strides that have been made in dental
care and technology over the years.
Pain and more pain
The first sign of a dental problem is usually pain. This can range from a mere irritating pain to a severe one such that a person is unable to function normally. Anyone who has suffered from a toothache knows how debilitating it could be to bring normal life to a standstill. The usual reaction for a tooth pain is to reach forpainkillers and antibiotics. These may be able to control the pain and reduce any inflammation, but the effects are short-lived. The best they can do is to reduce the pain until a dentist can be consulted. The dentist will typically prescribe a filling, a root canal procedure, extraction of the tooth or its replacement with an implant and other similar solutions. Suffering from terrible pain, the patient will be in no condition to question the dentist about other possibilities and would go with what is advised, in the hope that the pain would subside soon.
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The first sign of a dental problem is usually pain. This can range from a mere irritating pain to a severe one such that a person is unable to function normally. Anyone who has suffered from a toothache knows how debilitating it could be to bring normal life to a standstill. The usual reaction for a tooth pain is to reach forpainkillers and antibiotics. These may be able to control the pain and reduce any inflammation, but the effects are short-lived. The best they can do is to reduce the pain until a dentist can be consulted. The dentist will typically prescribe a filling, a root canal procedure, extraction of the tooth or its replacement with an implant and other similar solutions. Suffering from terrible pain, the patient will be in no condition to question the dentist about other possibilities and would go with what is advised, in the hope that the pain would subside soon.
A gentler but very effective alternative
Homeopathy
takes a holistic approach to any medical problem. A homeopathic doctor will study
the patient’s medical history and do a detailed examination to understand the
underlying cause of the problem. Once the cause is identified, the doctor will
prescribe medication that, in a very mild and harmless form, mimics what is
causing the problem. This will stimulate the body to fight against the cause of
the problem and by overcoming it, cure itself.This does not mean that
homeopathy is a slow process and the pain will have to be endured for a long
time. Homeopathic medicines are fast acting and can provide relief from pain in
a very short time. While doing this, homeopathy also works to resolve the
underlying cause of the pain so that the treatment can be complete and the
patient can return to the prior condition of dental health that existed before
the pain started.
In some cases,traditional
dental procedures like root canals and extractions may be required, but before opting
for these, consulting a homeopathic
doctor makes a great deal of sense. Why risk the side effects of strong
medication and living with fillings and implants when homeopathy offers both pain
relief and the possibility of avoiding these unpleasant dental procedures?
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