A toothache can strike anyone suddenly, and if you've ever had one, you know how painful it can be. A toothache can be caused by a number of different problems, including infection, a cavity, gum disease, a cracked tooth, fractured tooth or an exposed root.
No matter what is causing your toothache, it is important to seek treatment from a good and trusted dentist to prevent the problem from getting worse.
While you shouldn't put off seeking care, there are a number of helpful home remedies that can provide relief before you go to your appointment.
• Ice:
Applying ice to the world of a painful tooth can help relieve the pain. You will try different versions of this technique. Place a small ice cube in a towel and apply to the affected area. Keep the compress in place for 10 minutes. You also try to hold the cooled water in your mouth for a few seconds. But don't bite the ice, it could break your teeth.
• Tea bags:
This is my personal favorite remedy because it is very easy and quick. Just hold a warm or cold, moist mint tea bag between your teeth.
• Garlic:
Because garlic has antibacterial properties, it not only helps relieve pain, but also fights bacteria. Simply chew a clove of garlic, make a garlic paste with pressed garlic, or use garlic oil.
• Rinsing with physiological solution:
Rinsing with salt water is one of the most effective ways to relieve toothache at home. Simply add ½ teaspoon of salt to 400ml of water and gargle.
• Clove:
Cloves have been proven to relieve toothaches because they contain eugenol, which is a natural antiseptic.
Biting a clove or using clove oil can reduce inflammation and numb the tooth.
• Over-the-counter medicines:
Some over-the-counter medications, such as NSAIDs, actually help relieve pain.
There are also certain gels available that reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
• Vanilla:
Vanilla extract is another natural anti-inflammatory, reduces inflammation and relieves toothache. Put a small amount of vanilla extract on a cotton swab and place it on the affected tooth.
• Onions:
Yes, onion is another effective remedy for toothache and kills bacteria. Bite or chew a small piece of onion or make a paste of it.
• Baking powder:
Baking soda is used for many medicinal purposes. It can be used as a remedy for toothache. Simply soak a wet cotton ball in baking soda and place it on the affected painful tooth.
• Potatoes:
Potatoes can be used in two ways to reduce swelling and relieve toothache. First, you can simply cut a piece of raw potato and bite into it. Second, you can make a paste of mashed potatoes with rock salt and apply it on the painful tooth.
• Plantain leaf:
Take a small piece of plantain leaf and crush it in a mortar. Apply its extract on the tooth to get the needed relief.
• Hydrogen peroxide:
3% hydrogen peroxide can be used to kill bacteria and relieve toothache by simply rinsing with water. Don't just rinse with hydrogen peroxide, always rinse with water after use. Be careful while using chemical agents.
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