In a commentary this week on Morning Edition, Frank Deford said the proof is in the pudding.. A listener wrote in to say that keeping proof in a pudding would be messy. The original proverb is: The proof of the pudding is in the eating. And what it meant was that you had to try out food to know whether it was good.
For the normal pain that is associated with tooth extraction, you can simply take over-the-counter painkillers such as Ibuprofen. This should help in any slight or normal pain after tooth extraction. Keep monitoring any pain or discomfort and if you are ever worried about it, contact your dentist immediately.
For swollen gums and toothache from loosened teeth, try peppermint oil or oregano oil. These oils help reduce gum swelling, inflammation and pain. Clove oil is another option for a pain relieving gum massage. Though the oils donât strengthen the wobbly tooth, they sure give you a little break. For those of you who damaged your teeth with chocolates and sugars, this is the time to stay off the junk for a while. People with calcium deficiencies can pop in a few vitamin supplements (4).