Dental infections, gum disease, and decay can cause mild to severe toothaches. For proper diagnosis and treatment, contact a dentist. Home remedies may assist briefly. Here are 11 toothache home remedies:
1. Saltwater Rinse
A warm saltwater rinse can help ease pain temporarily by reducing swelling and killing bacteria in the mouth.
2. Clove Oil
Eugenol, which is found in clove oil, is a natural painkiller and anaesthetic. Put a little bit of it right on the tooth or gums that are hurt.
3. Peppermint Tea Bags
If your tooth or gums hurt, put a cold peppermint tea bag on them to numb and soothe them.
4. Garlic
Garlic can help relieve pain and fight mouth infections because it kills germs. Apply a crushed garlic clove to the area that hurts.
5. Ice Pack
Putting a cold pack or ice pack on the cheek away from the sore spot can help ease the pain and reduce the swelling.
6. Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, can help ease the pain of a toothache and lower swelling.
7. Vanilla Extract
Soak a cotton ball in vanilla extract, then put it on the sore tooth to make it feel a little better.
8. Hydrogen Peroxide Rinse
Equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water can be used as a mouthwash to get rid of germs in the mouth and ease pain.
9. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil can kill germs and ease pain, so mix a few drops with a carrier oil like olive oil and rub it on the area that hurts.
10. Turmeric Paste
Mix turmeric powder with water to make a paste, then put it on the tooth or gum that hurts. Turmeric can help reduce inflammation and ease pain.
11. Warm Saltwater and Baking Soda Rinse
Warm saltwater and a pinch of baking soda can be mixed together to make an alkaline solution that can help neutralise mouth acids and ease pain.