There is nothing quite as painful and frustrating as a toothache. The good news is that you can treat the toothache with a dozen natural home remedies to help alleviate the pain. There’s also a very good chance that you have most of the items on the list inside your fridge or kitchen cabinet drawers.
A toothache is the result of an irritated or inflamed pulp, which is situated within the central region of the tooth. The sensitive nerve endings inside the pulp can get triggered by foods or beverages that are either too cold or too hot. It’s important to first get a better understanding of the most common causes and symptoms before you begin the home remedies.
NOTE: None of these are a replacement for an actual dentist. These remedies will help you pass the time until your dentist appointment or alleviate some of the pain after, but do not skip the dentist visits. Teeth problems are serious health problems and should be treated as such.
Causes of Tooth Pain:
Abscessed tooth
Infected gums (gingivitis)
Tooth decay
Damaged fillings
Dental injuries, such as a chipped or fractured tooth
Sinus infection
Wisdom teeth
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
Symptoms of Tooth Pain:
Swelling around the tooth
Fever
Headache
Foul-tasting drainage from the infected tooth
Sharp pain when pressure is applied to tooth
Sensitivity to hot or cold foods
12 Natural Home Remedies for a Toothache:
1. Cloves – When it comes to natural home remedies for tooth infections, there is nothing that ranks higher than cloves! Cloves contain extremely powerful antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anesthetic properties that help alleviate tooth pain. The anesthetic properties also help to fight off the infection.
The Remedy:
Take a pair of cloves and grind them with a little mix of olive oil or vegetable oil.
Dab clove oil solution onto a cotton ball, and rub directly on the affected tooth.
You can also mix a few drops of clove oil in half a glass of water, and use it as a mouthwash after the dabbing process.
2. Warm Salt Water – All it takes is a glass of warm water mixed with a bit of salt, and you can reduce the pain of a toothache. This homemade mouthwash solution will assist in fighting bacteria that causes tooth decay and infection.
The Remedy:
Mix half a spoon of common salt in a glass of very warm water.
Gargle thoroughly with the warm salt water solution.
Repeat a few times, or until you feel better.
3. Ice Cube – Head over to the freezer and pull out a couple of ice cubes. The ice cube helps numb the infected nerves that cause the horrible pain. Dentists use ice to test for sensitivity on teeth as well.
The Remedy:
Place an ice cube inside a Ziploc bag and wrap it in a thin cotton cloth.
Hold the bag over your cheek near the aching tooth for a couple of minutes.
The ice will then indicate the exposed nerves. Take a bit of caution when applying the ice.
4. Salt and Pepper – The next remedy can be found on your kitchen table. Salt and pepper provide wonderful relief when combined together. The natural antibiotics inside the mouthwash can help ease the uncomfortable pain within the pulp region.
The Remedy:
Mix equal amounts of regular table salt and pepper with a few drops of water. This will form a natural kind of paste.
Apply the paste directly on the tooth, and allow the paste to take effect for a couple of minutes.
Repeat the process for a few days, or until tooth feels better.
5. Garlic – It’s no secret that garlic is the “cure-all” when it comes to home remedies. Garlic is not only ideal for treating a common cold, but also for treating toothaches. Garlic contains a bunch of antibiotic properties that can help get rid of tooth pain.
The Remedy:
Mix a clove of crushed garlic or use some garlic powder together with a sprinkle of table salt, and apply to the painful tooth.
You can even chew on a few cloves of garlic for some quick relief.
Continue the garlic remedy for several days, or until pain stops.
6. Asafetida – The powdered gum resin inside the Asafetida can help reduce pain during a toothache, and for bleeding gums. The odor of the Asafetida might not be too pleasant, but the natural pain remedy is worth the bad smell!
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