Almost everyone has come across having a toothache one time or another in their lifetime. Toothaches can be the result of different conditions such as, sinus problems, gum infection, decay and even from something simple as food caught between teeth. There are many over-the-counter medicine to take the pain away, but there’s no need to spend the money or risk the side effects when there plenty of home remedies to use instead.
Twelve home remedy solutions for a toothache.
Garlic
If you can handle the smell, garlic is one simple cure for toothache pain. Garlic contains a powerful compound, which releases an antibiotic effect. Place crushed clove of garlic with rock salt on troubled spot.
Massage
Gently massage the area between your forefinger and thumb on the hand that’s on the same side of toothache. Do this for a couple of minutes. Concentrating on the pressure points in this area will relieve the pain in your tooth. Rubbing your earlobe will have the same effect.
Onion
Onions have antibacterial properties that help fight germs that may be causing your toothache. Place onion on the hurting area and keep there for a couple of minutes.
Lime
This rich source of vitamin C prevents tooth decay and also provides toothache pain relief. Chew on lime with peel for relief.
Pepper
Pepper powder mixed with clove oil can relieve toothache pain. You can also use it daily with salt to prevent cavities, bad breath, bleeding gums and eliminate increased sensitiveness of the teeth.
Use the juice of Wheat grass as a natural mouthwash to draw out toxins from gums that may cause aching.
Bay berry
Mix a paste using bay berry bark and vinegar. Apply paste to tooth to relieve toothache. Use it twice a week to strengthen gums.
Oil of clove
Clove oil is an excellent home remedy for a throbbing tooth. Place directly on the tooth with a cotton ball.
Salt
Plain salt water mixed in warm water cures tooth infections and gets rid of toothaches.
Oregano oil
Using this oil will help fight tooth decay and may lessen tooth pain.
Liquor
Numb a sore tooth by squeezing some brandy from a cotton ball against tooth.
Ice
Simply placing an ice pack against the side of your mouth experiencing the pain can help ease a toothache.
Preventing toothaches.
Don’t let your teeth get to the point of pain. Follow these 5 simple steps to keeping teeth healthy.
1. Brush and floss teeth three times a day.
2. Avoid eating sweets as much as possible, and brush immediately afterwards.
3. Make regular dental checkups to keep your teeth clean. Every 6 months is average.
4. Eat foods rich in calcium.
5. Quit smoking and/or drinking alcohol consumption. These can cause thinning of the enamel of the teeth.
