Toothache can leave you feeling grumpy and frustrated, and that’s why it’s important to nip it in the bud as soon as you’re starting to feel an ache coming on.

Whether you’re mouth, gum or tooth is aching, it’s best to get booked in with your local dentist as soon as possible. Home remedies such as rubbing whiskey or rum on the tooth just don’t work effectively, and it’s just a short-term solution. The pain will only get worse and the sooner you realise that, the sooner you can fix the issue. Some people say chewing on an onion will remove any harmful bacteria, but the dentist will do an even better job, and they may be able to find and conquer an underlying problem.

Make sure you get your tooth checked out when you’ve got an ache or pain, because it could leave to a more serious problem if you don’t.