Home remedies for toothaches

Here are some tips to soothe an ache in the tooth, but be careful as these are only mild relievers and not a permanent cure. You are advised to seek care from a medical professional for persisting aches.

Saltwater rinse

Until you can get to the dentist, one of the best things you can do is swish warm, salty water around in your mouth. A good mix is 1/2 teaspoon table salt to eight ounces of water. Spit it out, don’t swallow it. You can also gently floss around the sore tooth to remove any bits of food that may be stuck.

Cold compress

If your face is swollen, put an ice pack on your cheek. It may help ease the pain, especially if you’ve chipped your chopper or knocked it loose. Swelling could also mean you have an abscess, a sac of pus and gunk deep in the roots of your tooth. This can cause serious infection in your jaw and other teeth. Signs include fever and red gums.

Clove oil

This natural remedy numbs the pain. Rub it directly on the sore area, or soak a cotton ball and dab it against the tooth and gums. It may be as effective as benzocaine, the numbing ingredient in over-the-counter toothache gels.

Garlic

When you crush one of these cloves, you release allicin, an oily liquid and a natural disease fighter. Will it ease the ache? That’s not clear. But you can try chewing a piece of garlic, or placing chopped bits on your tooth. It’s safe – except, of course, for your breath.

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