A toothache can be extremely painful. So what do you do if you have a toothache and can’t get to the dentist right away? There are some useful products you might have around your house that will help make the pain bearable and sometimes even get rid of it. Here are some of the products I have used in the past and found good results with.
Tea Tree Oil is natural antibacterial and anti-infection oil. Place a few drops of tea tree oil on a damp toothbrush and brush the tooth. This does not have a pleasant taste and has a strong smell so do not use more then a few drops. I have also tried rinsing my mouth out with a few drops of oil mixed with water. This did work but tasted really bad. Adding a few drops of Tea Tree Oil to your toothbrush a few times a week is also a good prevention method. This oil can be purchased at your local health food store and some Wal-Mart’s sell it on the same aisle as the vitamins.
Salt
Regular table salt can also take the sting out of a toothache. Add a couple of tablespoons of salt to warm water and rinse your mouth out around it. This works almost immediately but will not last long. When using salt try not to use it to many times in the same day. This will leave your mouth feeling swollen and dried out. I usually rinse my mouth out with salt at the first sign of a toothache.
Oral Gel
Oral gel can be very useful for a toothache. I personally do not use this often but I do carry it around with me for emergencies. The main problem with oral gel is getting it placed in the right spot. To place it in the right spot and avoid putting your tongue to sleep a q-tip is best to apply the gel with. Oral gel does not usually last long.
Clove Oil
Clove oil is the best product I have found to relive a toothache. I found it in a package with cotton balls and tweezers. I recommend using those to apply this. Clove oil is very strong and does burn if placed on the skin. It has an extremely strong smell and will bring tears to your eyes. While it is unpleasant to use it works wonders. The pain usually stops immediately and kills the infection very fast. This can sometimes be found in toothache kits or at a natural food store.
The very best thing for a toothache is a dentist. If a dentist is not a possibility at the time some of these might give your relief. Always be careful with a toothache since an infected tooth can lead to many serious medical problems.
