Who can say no to a delicious piece of GuyLian chocolate or a chocolate chip 
cupcake? A lot of people can’t resist these little treats as they are often described as taste of heaven on earth. Children are not the only ones who have a sweet tooth. Many people have a strong liking for these sweet treats.
There are certain types of bacteria that live in the mouth and do not usually cause harm. These bacteria thrive on sugar and starches found in the food eaten, clinging to the surface of the teeth and forming sticky plaques.These bacteria produce acid the mouth, which can eat through the white, hard enamel, the outer covering of the teeth. When one does not brush their teeth properly, the acid is not washed away, creating cavities in the teeth. And thus, poor dental hygiene may lead to toothache.
Teeth are small, calcified, whitish structures found in the mouths of many vertebrate species. While some animals use their teeth for hunting or defense mechanisms, humans use the teeth to break down food. Aside from chewing, the teeth are essential in speech.The teeth are the hardest substances in the human body. A normal adult mouth contains 32 teeth. These are comprised of eight incisors for cutting food into smaller chewable pieces, four canines to create grip to tear the food, eight premolars to tear and crush the food, and eight molars to chew and grind food. The four wisdom teeth erupt at a later age in life but are often surgically removed to avoid displacement of teeth.
Toothache is pain in or around a tooth. Generally, toothaches result from tooth decay or dental cavities and infrequently, from infections.Tooth decays are often due to poor dental hygiene. Other causes include abscessed tooth, earache and sinusitis.The first sign of decay may be a pain sensation on the teeth when something sweet is eaten, or something extremely cold or hot. A toothache usually indicates that it is time to visit the dentist to work on the teeth. However, it may not always be easy to set an appointment with the dentist.
When the dentist is not readily available, first aid may be administered in place. Although it will not substitute for dental help, the pain can be reduced. Through first aid training, proper treatment may be learned and given in many different medical situations when medical, or dental in this case, services are not readily available.
To give first aid remedies at home for a toothache, rinse the mouth with warm water. To remove and food particles wedged between the teeth, use dental floss. If there is extreme pain, the person may take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever to dull the ache. To relieve pain in the affected tooth and gum, the recommended dose of OTC antiseptic containing benzocaine may be applied. However, benzocaine should not be used in children younger than two years of age. Aspirin and other pain killers should not be applied directly to the gums to avoid burning the gum tissues.