10 Natural Remedies To Relieve Toothache

Toothache is one of the most unpleasant things to experience throughout your life, and it is also a sign that you need to be aware of it. This could be a red flag that something is wrong in the mouth. In this article we will give you 10 natural remedies to relieve toothache.

This type of condition can become stronger  within a few hours and may even be followed by body symptoms.

It is now easier to treat the problem and to discover what it is due to,  thanks to technological advances and the education dentists have received.

But you may not be just close to a dental clinic, or it could be that you can not get the medication you need to relieve the pain.

This is why it is a good idea to become familiar with a few homemade remedies along with the ingredients that you might already have at home in the event of an emergency. 

1. Good oral hygiene

One of the first steps to be taken for this type of pain is to have a complete and appropriate oral  hygiene.

Many times, toothache is caused by a  concentrated amount of bacteria in the teeth, gums or tongue,  which can be removed to remove the pain.

How?

• Start flossing around the sore tooth. Make sure there is no leftover food
• Then brush your teeth as usual and finish with mouthwash.

2. Parsley

Parsley contains  anti-inflammatory substances which reduce the discomfort in the affected area,  especially the inflammation.

How?

• Chew a little fresh parsley several times a day.
• This will soothe the pain and is perfect for removing bad breath.

Salt

This ingredient has a powerful antiseptic effect that relieves pain  caused by an abscess or infections caused by food that breaks down between the tooth surfaces. 

How?

• Dilute one tablespoon of salt in a small half glass of water. Gargle after each meal.

4. Garlic

Because of its powerful antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects are ,  garlic  one of the best ingredients to fight infections and the pain they cause.

How?

• Crush a little garlic to squeeze its juice. Then apply it directly on the tooth surfaces and the affected gums.

5. Black tea

This creates an  analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect  thanks to its high content of tannins. This active ingredient soothes toothache.

How?

• Put a tea bag of black tea in warm water. Once cooled to room temperature, apply it to the affected area.
• One could also drink black tea to take advantage of the painkiller.

6. A little alcohol

But be careful! This is not the alcohol used to treat wounds.  We talk about alcohol in beverages, like whiskey, rum and others.

In small amounts, it has an antiseptic and antiviral effect  which is a safe and fast way to fight infections that occur in the mouth.

How?

• Pour the drink into a small drinking glass and gargle for a few minutes, then spit it out.

7. Whole cloves

This widely used spice  contains a substance known as eugenol, which is an excellent painkiller to relieve pain.

How?

• Place the stem on the affected area for 20 seconds.
• Another solution is to place 5 whole cloves in a little mouthwash, then use it 3 times a day.

8. Lemon juice

Lemon  juice has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.  They improve the general oral hygiene and prevent and thus fight various types of infections.

How?

• Squeeze out the lemon juice and apply it on the affected area.
• Another option for using lemon juice would be to combine it with a little salt to gargle.

9. Onions

Onion juice has a concentration of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory compositions  that help reduce the inflammation around the affected wisdom tooth.

How?

• Cut a small slice of onion and place it on the painful wisdom tooth, squeezing the juice out.

10. Hydrogen peroxide

If you have a toothache due to an  infection and it also causes bad breath, a little  hydrogen peroxide can  help you.

How?

• Dampen a piece of cotton wool in hydrogen peroxide and place on the tooth surface.
• You can also make a mouthwash by mixing one part hydrogen peroxide with three parts water.