10 Natural Remedies for Toothaches
Have you ever lost your appetite just because your tooth is aching? Or probably you cannot sleep at night since a tooth or two is bugging you. All of us have experienced toothaches at least a few times in our lives, and we can all agree that it is not a good experience to have.
Sure, you can take medical pain killers that you can buy over-the-counter. But because I side more with alternative medicines, I prefer the natural approach to help treat toothaches. That being said, I want to introduce you to these 10 natural remedies for toothaches that I have tested and proven to work well for any age.
1. Salt Water Rinse
On a cup of warm water, add ½ to 2 tsp of salt depending on how much you can tolerate. Gargle the salt and water mixture for 20-30 seconds before spitting it out. Repeat the procedure as needed several times a day.
2. Garlic (Allium sativum)
To use garlic for toothache, you can chew a clove of garlic 2 to 3 times a day. However, if you do not like the idea of chewing, you can mash a garlic clove and add a pinch of salt. Apply the mixture on the painful area 2 to 3 times a day, or more.
3. Sage (Salvia officinalis)
To make a sage tea, add 2 tbsp of either dried or fresh sage leaves to a cup of water. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Take the tea and swish the mixture in your mouth for 20-30 seconds before spitting out. Repeat as often as needed.
4. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Cut a small piece of ginger and roast it. Shape the roasted ginger root to cover the affected tooth. Bite on the ginger for a few minutes. This will help generate saliva that can cover the sore tooth and provide temporary relief to your pain. Apply it 2-3 times a day.
5. Onion (Allium cepa)
All you need to have is a small piece of raw onion. Place the raw onion on the painful tooth and leave it for a few minutes for as long as you can tolerate. Repeat the procedure twice a day for the best result.
6. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Oil
Using oregano oil to treat a toothache is very easy, and you can do this several times a day. Gently apply the oregano oil on the painful area of your tooth and gums using a q-tip. Repeat as needed.
7. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Oil
Using a cotton ball or q-tip soaked in clove oil, gently rub the affected tooth as well as the gums surrounding it. Repeat as often as needed.
8. Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) Tea
To prepare a goldenseal tea, steep 1 to 2 tsp of dried herb (root or leaves) in 3 cups of warm water. Steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain and drink. You can drink up to 3 cups of tea a day.
9. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) Gel
To get the aloe vera gel from the plant, remove the base of the leaf by cutting it with a sharp knife. Be careful not to hurt yourself. Let the leaf stand up in a bowl for 10 to 15 minutes to remove the yellow sap called aloin. Remove the jagged edges of the leaf. Then, carefully remove the thin outer layer to expose the gel. Using a spoon, gently scoop the gel from the leaf.
It is best to use a cold gel to provide instant tooth relief. To do this, cut the gel into small pieces and store it in an airtight container inside a refrigerator. Take out a small piece whenever you need to apply it on the infected tooth and gums for pain relief. Directly apply to the problem area and massage for a few minutes. For best result, do this 2 to 3 times a day.
10. Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium)
The use of wheatgrass to relieve toothache is pretty simple. All you have to do is to use wheatgrass juice as an alternative to mouthwash. To make the juice, prepare ¼ cup of roughly chopped wheatgrass. Add the wheatgrass and water to a blender. The water depends on how much it takes for your blender to liquefy the grass. Blend the mixture until it is liquid enough to pour over a fine-mesh strainer. Make sure that you get as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp and gargle with the wheatgrass juice as needed. You can store the unused juice inside a refrigerator for a couple of days.
When to Consult Your Dentist
While I highly recommend natural remedies for toothaches, this is an only temporary relief for the pain. It is important to know what the root cause of your toothache is so that permanent relief can be provided. To ensure that the cause is not a severe medical condition, it is best to seek consultation with your dentist. Moreover, you should visit your dentist especially when you experience the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Pain when you bite
- Difficulty eating and swallowing
- Pain that lasts for more than 2 days
- Swelling and inflammation
- Pus discharges
Toothache is a common problem for all ages. But with the right natural remedy, you can provide temporary relief until your next dental visit!
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5 Comments
Rum if u have it use it as a rince for as long as u can stand then spit
I used Cloves in the past. Work pretty good.
thank you for the other suggestion
Oregano oil can be caustic, be sure to dilute it well, 1 drop essential oil to 1 TBSP carrier oil.
Oil of cloves works well for me. Be sure to apply it with a Q-tip…. just saturate the q-tip with the clove oil and apply it to the area of pain. You will feel a numbing effect almost immediately.
Hi Milliek,
Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
We are glad to hear that cloves work for you.
God bless!
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