Toothache Driving You Crazy? Try These 6 Home Remedies

Toothache Driving You Crazy? Try These 6 Home Remedies : Toothaches can be one of the most annoying and debilitating forms of pain. Yet, they’re oh-so common. They can occur from anything from mild tooth sensitivity to a serious tooth abscess. But one thing is for sure: there are multiple great home remedies you can try to help alleviate some of the pain until you’re able to get to the dentist. And all-natural remedies, too!

Saltwater Rinse

A quick swish of saltwater won’t aid with all toothaches but can be a big help for some sources of tooth pain. For instance, it can be helpful for canker sores, post-gum treatment aches, or pain after a tooth extraction.

Make your saltwater rinse with 8oz of water and a teaspoon of dissolved salt. Regular table salt will do, or better yet, sea salt or even Himalayan salt. Himalayan salt has the most minerals out of the three. Repeat once or twice daily.
Ice

A cold compress is one of the most tried and true methods of helping numb pain, including oral pain. Not to mention, a cold compress can also bring down inflammation, which is common with tooth-related problems.

Apply ice to your mouth, preferably with a washcloth or paper towel as a barrier to prevent it from being too cold on the site. Others might prefer sucking on ice cubes rather than applying the ice by hand. If you don’t have access to actual ice at the time, a bag of frozen vegetables can instead be applied to the site.

Either way, refrain from placing the ice or frozen object to your face for more than 20 minutes at a time.
Cloves

There are different ways cloves can be used to aid with tooth-related pain. Crushing a few cloves in your mouth to release its pain-relieving oils, and then placing those crushed cloves to the site of the pain for about a half hour, is one way cloves can help.

You can also choose to grind up some cloves and mix it with a quarter teaspoon of olive oil, applying it directly to the site. Drinking a small amount of clove tea can also be useful for tooth pain. However, drinking more than one or two cups of clove tea a day may lead to muscle aches, fatigue, and/or digestive distress.
Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is great for oral infections that might be contributing to painful teeth. It also has antibacterial properties that can aid with inflammation. If infection is not present yet, it can get rid of excess bacteria and clean out open oral wounds to help prevent such from occurring.

Mix 3 percent hydrogen peroxide with warm water at a 50/50 ratio. (Do not use “food grade” hydrogen peroxide.) Swish the mixture in your mouth like mouthwash for about 5 to 10 minutes. Spit out and rinse your mouth with water. Repeat a few times a day as needed.

Refrain from swallowing the hydrogen peroxide mix. Swallowing a small amount might cause a stomachache, digestive irritation, or vomiting. However, if larger amounts are consumed, contact poison control, or head to the nearest hospital.
Toothache Plant

The toothache pain is known for aiding with toothaches, hence its name. The leaves and flower heads of this plant contain a fatty acid called spilanthol, which can create a buzzing effect and produce salivation. In turn, it can numb oral pain and generate cooling in the mouth.

Not everyone has access to this plant. However, if you’re lucky to get your hands on it, chewing on it can have substantial benefits for oral pain. This medicinal herb has been used for many generations for resolving oral pain.
Peppermint Tea Bags

For mild toothaches, peppermint tea bags can work wonders. Not to mention, peppermint has antibacterial properties to assist with oral infection. As a bonus, you can get fresher breath!

Simply boil 8oz of water. Let your peppermint tea bag steep in it for five minutes. Remove the hot tea bag, let the tea bag cool down a bit, and place it directly to the site of the pain for about 10 minutes. Or, you can instead use peppermint tea as an oral mouth rinse, swishing for 10 to 15 minutes, to achieve similar benefits.

Need more assistance with toothaches? Speak with Northstar Nazareth’s dentists today. They can help provide further advice for combating oral pain and/or treatment for the reason behind your toothache.

Conclusion

Having an achy tooth can be such a drag. The worse the pain, the harder it is to eat, speak, and even sleep. Luckily, you don’t necessarily have to count on over-the-counter or prescription pain medication to manage the pain. The latter home remedies might be helpful in helping you get a grip on your toothache or at least minimize some of the pain.