Top 10 Home Remedies for a Toothache
Toothaches can be extremely painful, and at times so painful you literally feel as if your dying. I’ve dealt with toothaches and they are not fun at all. Some of the main causes of toothaches are cavities, an infection, an exposed tooth root, a cracked tooth, gum disease, a loose filling, or jaw joint disorder. Most people don’t have insurance to get medication to help relief toothache pain or their insurance only covers so much. So they look for home remedies to help or over the counter medicine. We’ve all tried a few of these home remedies and they all can help with the discomfort. There is one thing I suggest that’s not on the list, Motrin, you can get over the counter Motrin, it helps with inflammation. Which is also one of the main causes of toothache. When your gums are swollen around the affected area it puts pressure on the nerve which can be painful. You can also try Anbesol with the Motrin. You’ll be surprised just how much it can help, trust me. I know it’s nothing compared to pain meds or antibiotics but it’ll help as well as these wonderful Top 10 Home Remedies for a Toothache! It’s important to try to go to a dentist, because the infection can be very harmful to your Heart.
1. Asafetida
Dental problems such as toothaches and bleeding gums can be treated at home with the use of asafetida.
- Simply add a pinch of powdered asafetida to lemon juice and then warm it slightly. Use a cotton pad to apply the solution on the affected area. This will give you quick relief from the pain.
- Alternatively, asafetida fried in clarified butter can be put in the tooth cavity for instant relief.
2. Wheatgrass Juice
Wheatgrass has natural antibacterial properties that will relieve the pain and also help fight tooth decay. Extract the juice of wheatgrass and use it as a mouthwash. It will absorb toxins from the gums, reduce the growth of bacteria and keep the infection under control. If you wish, you can simply chew on wheatgrass.
3. Onion
Onions have antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that can control a toothache. It can provide relief from pain by killing the germs causing an infection.
- At the first sign of a toothache, chew raw onion for a few minutes to relieve pain.
- If you are not able to chew it, place a piece of raw onion directly on the bad tooth or gum.
4. Cloves
No home remedy is better for toothaches than cloves. Cloves have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant and anesthetic properties that help alleviate tooth pain and fight infection.
- Grind two cloves, and mix it in a little olive oil or any vegetable oil. Now apply this solution on the affected tooth.
- Dab a cotton ball in clove oil and rub it directly on the sore tooth. Alternatively, you can mix a few drops of clove oil in half a glass of water and use it as a mouth rinse.
5. Warm Salt Water
A simple glass of warm salt water can help treat a toothache. Mix half a spoon of common salt in a glass of very warm water and use it to rinse your mouth thoroughly. When the solution comes in contact with the affected tooth, it will extract fluid from the tissue and reduce swelling on the nerves. This mouthwash will also fight bacteria that cause infection.
6. Garlic
Use of garlic can also give immense relief from toothache. Garlic has antibiotic and other medicinal properties that can be very effective in slowing down bacterial effects.
- Mix a crushed garlic clove (or garlic powder) with some table salt or black salt and apply it directly on the affected tooth to alleviate the pain. If you prefer, you can chew one or two cloves of garlic to get relief.
- Repeat this natural treatment for a few days.
7. Pepper and Salt
Salt mixed with pepper can be of great use when a tooth becomes extremely sensitive.
- Mix equal amounts of pepper and common salt with a few drops of water to form a paste.
- Apply the paste directly on the affected tooth and allow it to sit for a few minutes.
- Do this daily for several days.
8. Guava Leaves
Fresh guava leaves can also alleviate toothache.
- Simply chew one or two tender guava leaves until the juice starts working on the affected tooth.
- Another remedy is to put four to five guava leaves in water and boil it. Allow the solution to cool to a warm temperature and add some salt. Use the solution as a mouthwash.
If you don’t have guava leaves, you can use raw spinach leaves instead.
9. Ice Cube
Ice can help alleviate tooth pain by numbing the nerves and gums.
- Put a small ice cube in a plastic bag and then wrap it in a thin cotton cloth. Hold it on your cheek near the aching tooth for a few minutes. You can also place ice directly on the tooth, but do so carefully. If you have exposed nerves, contact with the cold can cause more pain.
- An acupressure technique that can ease tooth pain is to rub an ice cube between your index finger and thumb for a few minutes.
10. Bayberry
Bayberry is also a good ingredient for pain relief and to strengthen your gums.
- Make a paste of bayberry bark and mix it with vinegar.
- Apply the paste on the affected tooth for relief from the pain.
Viewer’s Recommendation – Paula’s Tip for a Toothache – Green Tea
She uses Green Tea to rinse her mouth, to help relieve minor toothaches. Green Tea has antibacterial properties that helps provide toothache pain relief. Brew yourself a strong batch to get as much nutrients out of it as possible, and swish it in your mouth. The pain will temporarily subside but you’ll still want to visit the dentist to treat your tooth.