Best Home Remedy For Toothache
Most toothache pain is either caused by tooth decay or gum infection, and can range from being slightly painful to excruciatingly painful. It is the soreness of the area around the tooth, with possible swelling and irritation of the gum area.
Toothache is believed to be the most unbearable among other physical discomforts and though a number of over-the-counter pain relievers are readily available, one is encouraged to the best home remedy for toothache and to try a few home made concoctions to alleviate toothache pain:
Here are some of the Best Home Remedies to Help Toothache….
10- To alleviate discomfort immediately, try to administer first aid on toothache: Gargle with a glassful of warm water mixed with enough rock salt to rinse your mouth. Most toothache symptoms are caused by a food particle being lodged into the molars. Follow up by brushing your teeth and flossing gently.
9- Lie on your side, slightly elevated to decrease pressure and put an ice cube or cold compress on area affected for 10 to 15 minutes to lessen the pain. Putting on a warm compress increases the discomfort on the painful area and may cause more irritation.
8- Peel and crush a bit of a clove of garlic, add a bit of salt onto the clove and place it on the affected area for about 5 minutes or until the pain is bearable. Garlic is known for its anti-bacterial capacity and chewing on garlic can help relieve the pain and kill the bacteria.
7- Soak a cotton ball on a bit of vanilla extract and squeezing it slowly on tooth ache is a yummy way of administering first aid on tooth pain. Two to three drops of the extract directly on aching tooth will provide instant relief.
6- Liquor! For drinker lovers, having a toothache is another good reason to sip a glassful. Soak a cotton ball in brandy and apply on gum and around the affected tooth to help numb the pain. Taking a mouthful of whiskey will definitely give you a good night sleep!
5- If you have a mint leaf lying somewhere in your kitchen, rinse it thoroughly and chew on it for about 5 to 10 minutes. Crush a few of these leaves and apply on affected tooth to alleviate the pain instantly.
4- Tea tree oil, a natural healing agent, is a popular herbal remedy to ease pain and prevent inflammation of the gums. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a glassful of water, and rinse your mouth, concentrating on the affected area. Repeat after every meal and at bedtime. To alleviate pain in an instant, also try applying a few drops of tea tree oil directly onto the tooth.
3- Mix ground peppers, rock salt and a few drops of clove oil and make into a paste. Apply the paste on the infected tooth and gum area. Peppers are highly recommended to cure toothache, as it is especially effective against teeth sensitivity.
2- Check your garden if you can find a parsley or basil, and better if you have a guava tree nearby, gather a few guava tree leaves, add a bit of parsley or basil and rinse thoroughly. Chew on the leaves for about 5 minutes to ease the pain. Chewing on guava leaves is also recommended for bad breath cure.
1- Combine a bit of juice of wheatgrass and some lime and make yourself a glassful of excellent mouthwash to help stop toothache. Wheatgrass is known for its anti microbial content and is believed to draw out toxins from infected tooth and gum. Lime is a good source of Vitamin C to strengthen your tooth and gums, this ingredient will also aid in alleviating toothache pain.
Natural herbal remedies are a favorite, since most herbs and ingredients mentioned above are readily available in our kitchens. To alleviate sudden and severe pain, using the above first-aid tips and herbal recipes make a good solution to your tooth problem. Administering herbal cure also has long term benefits, it is safe and effective.
