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Signs and Symptoms of Toothache
Toothaches are characterized by deep and sharp throbbing sensations in a tooth, as well as extreme tooth sensitivity. Practising a daily routing of brushing and flossing, as well as regularly visiting the dentist (at least twice a year) are effective ways to prevent such toothaches. However, if pain does occur, you can try some of the home remedies below to get some relief. You should also always see your dentist when a toothache occurs, even if the pain goes away, since there is always the risk of losing a tooth if the infection penetrates deep into the root.
Causes of Toothache
Most toothaches are due to a build up of bacteria and decay in the mouth, which eventually penetrate the tooth's tissue (also called the pulp, which is located at the center of the tooth). This results in inflammation, which leads to pressure and pain. Other common causes of toothaches are gum disease, restorative dental work, and tooth fractures.
Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Toothache Treatment
Toothache Home Remedy Using Oil of Cloves
The oil of cloves (also known as Eugenol) is a fantastic pain reliever for toothaches, particular those
that are due to temperature sensitivity. Simply add a few drops of clove oil directly onto the tooth, cavity,
or crack for some fast relief. Eugenol is often available over the counter in most drug stores.
Using Warm Salt Water to Relieve a Toothache
Swishing warm salt water can help to reduce toothache pain. Simply mix 2-3 teaspoons of salt into a warm glass of water and use it as a mouthwash.
The salt will help clean the area around the infected tooth, and will help draw out some of the fluids that are causing the swelling and pain.
Tea Tree Oil for Natural Toothache Pain Relief
A simple mouthwash using Tea Tree Oil can help provide toothache relief.
Simply add a few drops of tea tree oil to a glass of water and use it as a mouth rinse, and be careful not to swallow.
The tea tree oil will penetrate into the gums and de-sensitize the nerves of the tooth that is causing the ache.
Toothache Treatment Using Cinnamon and Honey
A simple paste made with cinnamon and honey
can help provide toothache relief. Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon powder with 5 teaspoons of honey, then apply a small
amount of this paste directly onto the aching tooth. Store the remainder in a small container at room temperature.
Continue to apply a small amount to the aching tooth 2 or 3 times per day until the pain is relieved.
Black Seed Oil to Relieve Toothache
Black Seed Oil has been found to be very effective at treating toothaches.
To alleviate the soreness and pain, simply rub a small amount of the oil on the affected gum and tooth, and repeat for 15 seconds.
You can also mix a half teaspoon of Black Seed Oil in a small glass of warm water, and gargle with it.
Green Tea for Toothache Relief
The active ingredients in Green Tea can help treat infections and reduce inflammation.
Therefore, a simple remedy for toothaches is to drink two cups of Green Tea daily while symptoms are present.
More Toothache Home Remedies and Treatments
Reader Comments
Posted by Amy on Aug 19 2010 06:53:25
I have always used peroxide as a mouthwash. Years ago I had some teeth pulled and the dentist suggested using peroxide while my gums were healing and I continued to use it everyday. It will stop the pain immediately, but you have to keep applying it with a Q-tip or cottonball.
Posted by terry on Jun 30 2010 22:30:19
I am moving to the phils Cebu, in August, can I buy a Water Pick tooth cleaner there, seeing as the power is different than the USA
Posted by Lita on Jun 21 2010 19:17:39
I've used warm salt water, no help. Lots of asperin, ibuprofen, naproxen. Silver water, clay. Got to a point where nothing helped.
I used the ground clove, with a little water twice. Got some relief, but didn't last very long. Then I mixed ground clove, cinnamon and honey and this worked great! I'm now able to think. Still tender, but if I can keep this level going I'll make it till I get into a dentist. Of course, how I'll pay, I don't even know.
Posted by Anonymous on May 30 2010 02:29:17
I need three root canals but can't afford to go to a dentist.
In order to kill the pain, I tried salt water, vodka, raki(very strong alcohol, baking soda, mouthwash, toothpaste and leaving it on. Chewing Onion.. .........................
Havent tried garlic or clove oil, what I found works best for me is:
1. to immediately take a panadol as soon as you start to feel pain................. ...............................................
2. get a tablespoon of honey and smother it with cinnamon and then moving it into the problem areas (or holes)
Repeat 3-4 times. .....................................................
3. If that still doesn't kill the pain, then insert Tabasco sauce into the hole or problem area. ..
That works great for me as I can now think better ..................................
4) avoid coffee at all costs, even if you think its getting better and smoking. ( I think im going to quit after this). ............
5. Everyday use your fingernail to scrape away at the grit, which is usually located and floss everyday until you can afford to go to a dentist.
Posted by chuck on May 08 2010 22:55:09
I have heard that tree tea oil in toothpaste and mouthwash can rid a person gingivitis. Does anyone know about this. I used it when I had a tooth infection and it went away. It seems to be a good natural product.
Posted by dan on Mar 31 2010 02:35:46
tobasco is great, the heat of the chillie will kill any germ or infection and give tempory pain relif.
Posted by brian on Mar 06 2010 00:31:18
Just had a painful not with an abcess on the inner gum and root canal infection. Tried everything because I am a pain wuss. Oil of oregeno cleared me up in 5 hours. No pain and swelling going down. (I popped the abess BTW before taking the oil)
Posted by Stevie on Feb 02 2010 20:40:20
Never chew up an aspirin or any pill for that matter, it can and will hurt you.
For an abcessed tooth, I've found that 1000mg equivalent tablets of odorless garlic taken evry 4-6 hours will reduce, and even kiil the infection without the smelly side effects. Ibuprofen is wonderful for the pain ,especially when taken on an empty stomach. I would eat at least some toast in an hour to prevent stomach ache. Vitamin C boosts the immune system and assists it in fighting the infection. And a DRY tea bag placed btween the cheek and the infected tooth will draw out the infection. Rinse with salt water and peroxide to kill and remove the infection from the tooth itself. It worked for me and I'm going to the dentist soon to have the teeth that are bothering me removed. Good luck and Blessed Be!!!
Posted by Tara on Jan 07 2010 04:17:20
I have researched tooth pain recently because I have about 5 teeth that need worked on at the moment. Not only can I not afford them, but going to the dentist is hard on the body as well.
Teeth will heal themselves naturally if you allow them to. If you draw out the infection, and stop eating sugar, they will heal. Of course in order to get rid of infection you need to brush and floss and gargle.
But things don't need to get expensive.
*Baking Soda for brushing and gargling.
*Colodial Silver, the good kind, for gargling and ingestion to rid the body of harmful bacteria
*Oil of Oregano
*Vodka for a mouthwash
*Vanilla for a mouthwash, although it leaves a really bad aftertaste, it gets rid of the pain
*Xylitol is wonderful and I believe it tastes better than sugar
*Licorice Root, the herb not the candy, will destroy the bad bacteria
*Garlic, eat for the infection a couple times a day
*Keep your toothbrush clean. Boil or soak in something that will get rid of bacteria. Avoiding harsh chemicals of course.
*Brush immedietley after eating, as well as floss. There are a lot of little peices of food that get wedged in your teeth that brushing can't reach.
*STOP EATING SUGAR. Refined sugar is deadly. Google it to find out, but I believe it is the #1 reason America is a nation full of sickness.
Hope this helps ;)
Posted by Azslyn Cole on Nov 27 2009 07:00:14
Wish me luck my husband has a bad tooth ache hope these helps thanks
Posted by Jacole on Oct 14 2009 03:33:28
I have a cracked wisdom tooth and the doctor gave me tylenol 3 and antibiotics. Everything is fine during the day but at night nothing will help me sleep through the pain. I have had now 3-4 sleepless nights the tea tree oil works ok but the taste is annoying but let's see if the salt water works!
Posted by Kim on Oct 03 2009 06:59:59
Trust me warm salt water rinse works best. I've had 16 root canals it know tooth pain.
Posted by Sean on Sep 13 2009 01:01:13
I have done the salt water thing and it has helped. Take ibuprofen to reduce swelling, which reduces pain. Orajel, if you are lucky enough to be able to make contact with affected area. Salt water is more effective with time, keep up with it and it will have better results after an hour etc. So, ingest ibuprofen, swish salt water as mouthwash for guaranteed improvement. I have heard chewing a tylenol helps..I've tried it, it may have helped a bit, but stayin on the toothache with salt water definitely gave me longer stretches pain free throughout the days. I had to do it when I was out in the bush, ibuprofen and salt water got me through an absessed tooth. I think in 3 days?
Posted by Umar on Apr 26 2009 21:29:52
dying with pain here...just tried salt with water..i really hope it will help..otherwise Im up for Ancid (Pain Killer)
Posted by Tim on Apr 20 2009 03:07:38
water pick it with listerine/water mix.... its hurts, but more often than not, whats has really cause your pain is food that got jammed under the aching tooth. Follow up with orajel/tylenol regimin because it will throb a little, but pain should subside somewhat immediately, and completly by an hour or two.
Posted by Barry Barton on Feb 22 2009 01:31:57
My wife is Philipino and right now she has toothache and much pain in her mouth. We are here is Cebu. What natural remedies do you know of that I can use before I get her to dentist in morning
Posted by ryan on Feb 05 2009 11:50:24
i was having a terrible toothache and i seemed to find the pudding was a nice ease of pain for awhile.
Posted by Travis on Dec 17 2008 15:33:52
The warm saltwater really will draw the infection to a head on the gum which in turn will often "pop" giving instant relief. May sound gross but if you have ever had a "true" toothache, any relief, anyway possible is great!
Posted by jen on Nov 04 2008 08:05:38
here isa few things to help thy worked for me and im a baby when it comes to toothaches first one take a tea bag get it went and stick it in ur mouth were the sore tooth is and hold it there it help draw out the pain.... next one take rum or whisky and put some in ur mouth and swish it on the side the tooth is on then hold it there long as possible it helpd infections and stop pain .... orojel pm stick ome on a cotton ball or galls and hold it there it helps numb it.... so does a crushed pain pill and place it on the tooth helps to
