Odontalgia, or in simple words, toothache, is a less frequent but severe pain in or around the tooth and jaw. When a person suffers from this debilitating pain, all he wants is to get rid of it anyhow. The severity of a toothache can range from mild to throbbing to excruciating. There are various reasons that cause toothache.
You should consult your dentist to get a permanent cure for your toothache. But, if it is not possible to rush to the dental professional immediately, it is advisable to take some natural home-made remedial measures to reduce the ache to some extent.
1. Saline Water
Swirl around inside your mouth the solution of warm water mixed with a full heap of salt, for as long as you can. Repeat as many times as needed. This is the quick and the best remedy for wisdom toothache and pain causing due to a broken tooth.
2. Hydrogen Peroxide
Use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash. As it tastes too bitter, dilute it with a bit of water.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and hold it on the paining tooth for relief. If it is not available, regular household vinegar can also be used.
4. Vanilla Extract
Drench a small ball of cotton in vanilla extract and hold it on the affected place. Extract of peppermint, lemon, and almond also have the same effect. This is a natural treatment for toothache.
5. Oregano Oil
Oregano oil can either be mixed with warm water or olive oil. Dip a cotton ball in the mixture and place it on the aching tooth.
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6. Tea Tree Oil
Rinse your mouth with 5-6 drops of tea tree oil in warm water. Alternatively, the oil can also be used directly. Just put a drop or two on a cotton ball and keep it on the affected area.
7. Alcohol
A bit of whiskey, brandy, scotch, or vodka can also be used as a natural home remedy for toothache. A strong mouthwash that contains alcohol will also be helpful.
8. Ginger Root
Chew a fresh piece of ginger to fix the tooth pain. Ginger soothes the toothache to a large extent.
9. Garlic or Potato
Either a plain clove of garlic or smashed garlic mixed with salt can be settled inside the cheek to get some relief from throbbing tooth pain.
10. Lime
A juicy wedge of lime can also be applied. Alternatively, bite a slice of lemon to get instant relief.
11. Peppermint Leaves
Dried or fresh peppermint leaves can be chewed to get relief from pain. It is an effective home remedy.
12. Onion
Freshly cut onion can be placed on the area. Else, extract the juice of onion and apply on the troubled tooth with a cotton ball. Onion is a natural remedy to fix up the throbbing toothache. Onion is also considered as a natural antibiotic for curing tooth infection.
13. Plantain Leaves, Guava Leaves and Spinach Leaves
Chew up anyone of these leaves fresh or apply the macerated leaf on the problem area. A mouth wash can also be made by boiling guava leaves in water mixed with salt.
14. Cayenne Pepper
Make a paste of cayenne pepper and water. Apply the mixture on the affected area.
15. Cucumber
Fresh piece of cucumber can also be used as a natural cure for toothache by placing it on the sore tooth. A cold piece of cucumber gives fast relief in the intolerable pain of tooth. Remember, if you have sensitive teeth; do not use the refrigerated piece.
Alternatively, mashed cucumber mixed with salt can also be applied on the affected area.
16. Baking Soda
The mixture of baking soda with a little water can also be applied on the paining tooth. A mouth rinse can also be made by mixing a heap of baking soda in a glass of lukewarm water. Let the soda dissolve completely in the water and swish the solution in your mouth.
17. Teabag
The warm used teabag just after preparing a cup of tea can be placed on the sore area as the tannins inside the tea leaves are a natural cure to help numb the things.
18. Cloves
Settle a dry stalk of clove onto the tooth. This is a helpful remedy in fixing up the toothache. A drop of clove oil or thick paste of ground clove with water or olive oil can also be used. Clove oil is an effective natural cure for fixing toothache from a broken tooth.
Note: Too much clove oil can be toxic.
19. Ice Pack/Hot Compress
To numb the throbbing tooth, wrap cubes of ice in a towel or cloth and hold over the cheek. If you don’t feel relief, opt for a hot compress. This process is considered as one of the best pain relievers for wisdom toothache.
Note: Make sure that you have a cloth between ice and your cheek while doing the cold compress. While practicing hot compress, water should not be too hot; otherwise, it may injure your skin.
20. Asafoetida
Warm a pinch of asafoetida in lemon juice and with the help of a cotton pad; apply the solution on the affected area. This natural cure will provide immense relief from the severe tooth pain as well as bleeding gums.
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21. Wheatgrass
Simply chewing of wheatgrass leaves or using wheatgrass juice as a mouthwash is also helpful in fighting with toothache. Wheatgrass juice absorbs the toxins from gums, reduces bacteria, and avoids contamination.
22. Potato
Take a fresh raw potato. Peel it and cut into pieces. Put these pieces on the aching tooth. Else, crush the peeled potato piece and sprinkle some salt on it. Then, put it inside the cheek on the troubled tooth.
23. Black Pepper
Mix black pepper with salt. Keep it in your mouth. You will feel relief.
In addition of curing the severe toothache with natural and homemade remedies, there are certain homeopathic treatments and allopathic painkillers that can bring you instantaneous relief. The best allopathic pain relievers for toothache are Aspirin, Anadin, Ibuprofen, Nurofen, and Paracetamol.
Some homeopathic medicines that are useful in soothing the toothache are:
1. Arnica : This medicine can be consumed before or after the dental surgery or tooth extraction.
2. Belladonna : This is a valuable medicine at the time of beginning of the severe toothache, and when there is swelling and redness in the gums.
3. Coffea : This is helpful in making the children relieved from extreme toothache. This medicine helps to cure the problem of restlessness and sleeplessness due to pain.
4. Hepar Sulphur : This medicine is helpful when there is a severe toothache just by a minor touch and exposure to cold drinks, air or food.
5. Hypericum : Good for injuries caused to the front teeth and helps children to alleviate shooting pain due to infection and injury.
6. Ruta : This medicine is useful before and after the extraction of the tooth.
Note: Before consuming any medicine, it is advisable to the readers to consult a dentist for proper dosage and treatment.
For providing quick relief from toothache, a Red Cross toothache medication kit is also available in the market. It contains natural Eugenol, cotton pellets, metal tweezers, and toothache medication. The active ingredient in the Red Cross toothache kit is 85% Eugenol, and the inactive ingredient is sesame oil.
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The directions of usage are written on the packet of Red Cross kit, which should be considered while consumption.
Warning: This toothache kit is not advisable for people allergic to Eugenol (clove oil). Do not use it for more than seven days and do not exceed the limit of usage. Do not swallow and if swallowed, seek medical assistance right away or contact a Poison Control Center.
It is said “prevention is better than cure”, so it must be the conscious efforts of everyone to practice proper oral care methods to circumvent any serious troubles in the future.
There are certain measures that should be taken to head off bigger tooth problems. These are:
