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teeth
Toothache is “Waja ‘ al-Asnan”. Its causes include one or more of
Impairment of the hot temperament, gum inflammation
Impairment of the cold temperament of the tooth and/or nerve.
Inflammation of the blood temperament
Phlegmatic gases
Excess Yellow Bile
Lack of oral hygiene
Indigestion
Gout
Excessive use of sweet and sour foods,
Pregnancy
Accumulation of putrefied humours in the stomach.
Treatment, based on diagnosis, is usually with the opposite.
A November 2019 study by King's College London said, “Both the stimulation of saliva which can act as a natural barrier to protect teeth, and the mechanical plaque control that results from the act of chewing, can contribute to the prevention of dental caries [cavities]. Sugar-free gum can also act as a carrier for antibacterial ingredients including xylitol and sorbitol. No recent conclusive evidence existed prior to this review that showed the relationship between slowing the development of caries and chewing sugar-free gum,"
