Sudden
toothaches are very painful. It makes you run to your dentist who can solve
your problem. If there is an infection in the tooth or gum, you may also have
swelling and tenderness around that particular area.
Toothaches tend to arrive at night or some other time when you are not in a
position to visit the dentist. Do not worry, here are few home remedies that
you can try to get relief from toothache.
Clove oil
Clove oil
contains a component called eugenol in it, which can provide you relief from
the tooth ache.
You need 1 or 2 drops of clove oil for this treatment. Apply this oil directly
to the tooth where you have pain and let it stay in place. Do this three to
four times a day to get better results.
Garlic
Garlic has
been recognized for thousands of years for its medicinal properties. It acts as
a pain reliever by killing the harmful bacteria that cause dental plaque.
Crush a garlic clove to create a paste and apply it to the affected area.
Alternatively you can also slowly chew a fresh garlic clove.
You can also add a tiny pinch of salt.
Baking soda
Baking soda
relieves swelling because of its anti-inflammatory properties. The
antibacterial property of baking soda can treat any tooth infection that is
responsible for causing pain.
To use baking soda as a home remedy you will need baking soda, water and cotton
ball. Moisten the cotton ball with water and cover it with baking soda. Place
this cotton ball on the affected area to get relief from the pain.
Warm salt water
Warm salt
water can reduce the swelling and also kill the bacteria. Add a teaspoon of
salt to a glass of warm water.
Dissolve the salt in the warm water and rinse your mouth with this.
Repeat it twice or thrice a day.
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide helps in relieving pain and inflammation. It kills the bacteria, reduces plaque and also heels bleeding gums. Make sure you properly dilute the hydrogen peroxide. To do this, mix 3% hydrogen peroxide with equal parts water and use it as a mouthwash. Do not swallow.
Summary
Toothaches are really very painful and needs immediate treatment.
By using home remedies you can effectively cure tooth ache.
This works best during an emergency when you cant visit the doctor.
The ingredients mentioned in this article are effective in treating toothache which you must give a try.
