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1. Clove Oil

What all you need: Cloves (in ‘whole’ form), Clove oil, Olive oil

Directions:

1. Grind two cloves

2. Pour few drops of olive oil into the ground cloves

3. Apply the paste on the affected tooth

4. You can also dab a cotton ball in clove oil and rub it on the sore tooth.

How it works: Eugenol is a natural anesthetic found in cloves which numbs whatever it comes in contact with.

Tip: Clove gives short-term relief, so use it carefully and with discretion.

2. Peppermint Tea Bags/Peppermint Oil

What all you need: Peppermint tea bag, Peppermint oil (optional), cotton ball

Directions:

1. Put a peppermint tea bag in the refrigerator.

2. Now apply the refrigerated tea bag on the affected tooth for 15-20 minutes.

3. Repeat it, as and when pain returns (after you remove the tea bag).

4. Have peppermint essential oil (and not the tea bag)? Then dab a cotton ball with few drops of the oil and put it on the affected area.

How it works: Just like clove oil, Peppermint oil has numbing properties, thanks to menthol, which brings you relief from aching tooth. The easiest way to use peppermint is in tea bag form.

Tip: Are you sensitive to cold things? Then avoid putting peppermint tea bag in the fridge.

3. Salt Water Treatment

What all you need: 1/2 to 1 tsp Common Salt, 1 glass warm water

Directions:

1. In a glass of warm water, mix some salt

2. Take some portion of this treated water in your mouth

3. Now swirl it around in your mouth gently

4. Spit out the water

5. Keep doing this as many times till you find relief

How it works: The most common kitchen ingredient (without which cooking cannot happen) – SALT is easily one of the best toothache remedies. Salt reduces pain and swelling by pulling out the fluid from the swollen tissue of tooth and gums.

4. Hydrogen Peroxide

What all you need: Hydrogen peroxide solution

Directions:

1. Swish the hydrogen peroxide solution in your mouth for 25-30 seconds

2. Rinse it with water (don’t swallow it)

3. Repeat this once or twice a day till you get relief

How it works: Hydrogen peroxide is one of the most common remedy for relieving teeth, gum and mouth problems

5. Whiskey/Bourbon-Soaked Cotton Ball

What all you need: Whiskey or brandy, and an Alcoholic Mouthwash

Directions:

1. Take a few drops of alcohol (whiskey or brandy) in your mouth

2. Spit it out

3. If you are using an alcoholic mouthwash, then swoosh the mouthwash in your mouth, and spit it out

How it works: Did you know alcohol is not just for drinking but also for curing toothache?

6. Garlic

What all you need: Garlic clove (crushed), table salt (or black salt)

Directions:

1. Finely chop one garlic

2. Mix a bit of table salt (even black salt is effective) to it

3. Now apply it on the affected teeth and gums

4. After few minutes, rinse it off with warm salt water

How it works: Garlic has an ingredient called “alicin” which has medicinal properties. It is also used to treat dental caries and oral infection.

Tip: You can also chew on the garlic cloves directly

7. Vanilla Extract

What all you need: Vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Put 3-4 drops of pure vanilla extract on a cotton swab

2. Press the treated cotton swab mildly and gently on the affected tooth

3. Keep trying it when you feel a shot of pain in your teeth coming back

How it works: Vanilla extract, plus the alcohol content in it helps you in getting relief from toothache

8. Ginger

What all you need: Ginger root

Directions:

1. Peel off the skin of ginger root

2. Now place the ginger on the affected tooth

3. If you are able to, then bite into the ginger as well

How it works: Find out the tooth pain rapidly decreasing, as ginger’s healing properties get absorbed into the affected area.

9. Tea Bag

What all you need: Tea bag, Tea leaves (optional), cotton ball

Directions:

1. Dip just a tea bag in warm water (contained in a cup) for few minutes

2. Take out the tea bag

3. Squeeze the tea bag and drain off the excessive tea

4. Now place the tea bag on your aching tooth and gums for relief

How it works: Tea has tannins which reduce-and-relieve swelling and pain from a wounded tooth

Tip: Go ahead and bite the tea bag! This will help release the tea thereby giving you effective relief

10. Ice Cubes

What all you need: Pack of ice (or loose ice), cloth, a bag

Directions:

1. Put ice cubes or packs in a bag

2. Wrap a cloth around it

3. Now place this cloth on the affected and aching tooth

4. The tooth pain will subside due to cold temperature

How it works: Ice cubes (popularly called Cold compress) numb the nerves and gums in the affected area, and reduce the toothache.

Tip: If the ice /ice pack touch the aching tooth directly, the tooth pain can increase. Always cover the ice pack with a piece of cloth.

11. Myrrh

What all you need: Myrrh (a tincture), water

Directions:

1. Start off by simmering 1 tsp myrrh (powdered) in 2 cups of water for about half an hour

2. Strain and then let it cool

3. Then do mouth-rinse by using 1 tsp of the solution in half-cup water

4. Do this 5-6 times a day.

How it works: Myrrh as an astringent not only reduces tooth inflammation, it also kills bacteria in the mouth

12. Onion

What all you need: Onion (cut form)

Directions:

1. Cut a whole onion into the size that can fit in your mouth comfortably

2. The onion should be fresh so that it gives you onion juice

3. Put this sliced onion in your affected mouth and gums

4. After 5 minutes (or a little more), rinse off your mouth

How it works: Onion is found to have antiseptic plus antimicrobial properties which kill the pain-causing bacteria in the mouth

13. Asafetida

What all you need: Asafetida powder, fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Add 1 tsp Asafetida powder to 5 drops of lemon juice (not canned but freshly squeezed)

2. Mix it well into a fine paste

3. Now heat it for 30 seconds in the microwave

4. Topically apply it on the painful tooth using a q-tip

5. Experience relief within few minutes

How it works: Asafetida not only helps in digestion and breath-freshening, it is a very good remedy in treating toothache pain.

14. Guava Leaves

What all you need: Guava leaves, sea salt (optional)

Directions:

1. Gather few guava leaves

2. Now start chewing a leaf, until the juice starts working on the affected tooth.

3. As an option, you can boil 5 guava leaves in water, let the liquid come down to room temp, and then add a dash of sea salt. Swish in the mouth and spit it (just as you do with a normal mouthwash)

How it works: Leaves of guava are known for their pain-relieving properties of swollen gums and mouth ulcers.

Tip: You can also use guava leaves in paste form for good oral hygiene and fresh and clean breath

15. Oil Pulling

What all you need: Coconut oil

Directions:

1. Start by putting 1-2 tsp coconut oil in the mouth

2. Swish (not wish) for about 20 minutes

3. This will help break through the plaque and bacteria in the mouth

4. Now spit oil in the trash can (preferably)

5. Rinse your mouth with warm water.

6. Brush well so as to remove any left-over bacteria

How it works: Did you know that oil pulling has a long history of treating the health of the mouth?

Tip: Do not swallow the oil in the procedure as it is full of bacteria and plaque

16. Wheatgrass Juice

What all you need: Wheatgrass juice

Directions:

1. Through with your tooth brushing?

2. Use wheatgrass juice as a mouthwash

3. Or chew on wheatgrass to get relief from toothache

How it works: Wheatgrass juice is a natural remedy-cum-antibiotic that stops toothache and reverses tooth decay.

17. Cucumber

What all you need: 1 cucumber piece, sea salt (optional)

Directions:

1. Have refrigerated cucumber? Then first bring it to room temp

2. Once it has got normal (in terms of temperature), cut it into slices

3. Apply a slice of cucumber over the affected tooth

4. Keep it for a few minutes till you find the pain reducing

How it works: The summer-friendly kheera (cucumber) has hemostatic effects, which reduces the blood flow to the affected tooth, thereby reducing toothache and pain.

Tip: You can also mix cucumber with sea salt and apply it on the aching tooth

18. Turmeric

What all you need: 1 tsp turmeric powder, water, and a cotton ball

Directions:

1. Make a paste of turmeric powder by mixing it with few drops of water

2. Dip a cotton ball in the turmeric paste

3. Apply it on the affected tooth

How it works: Haldi (or turmeric) is that wonder spice which has long been used as a natural remedy for treating toothaches

Tip: You can also apply turmeric powder directly on the aching tooth or mix it with organic honey (which brings its antibacterial properties as an added advantage).

19. Thyme

What all you need: Thyme leaves

Directions:

1. Chew on the thyme leaves

2. The attempt should be to bring out its juice

3. Let the juice of thyme come in contact with the painful tooth for best results

How it works: The juice of the thyme leaves (when chewed) not only reduces pain, it also helps in healing bleeding gums.

Tip: As an option, you can dilute thyme essential oil (few drops of it) with carrier oil like olive oil, and then gargle with it.

20. Flossing

What all you need: Toothpick

Directions:

1. Use a toothpick after you have eaten food (of any size – small or large)

2. Move the toothpick in between your teeth gently so as to dislodge stuck food particles

How it works: Flossing is a proactive way to remove any food debris that could be trapped in your teeth.

21. Lemon

What all you need: 1 tsp lemon juice, salt, warm water (optional)

Directions:

1. Add salt to lemon juice (in the qty. mentioned)

2. Now rub it on your aching teeth and gums

3. Keep doing it 3-4 times on a daily basis

4. Alternatively, you can also drink a glass of warm water with lemon juice (for relief)

How it works: Lemon (or lime juice) by itself is antibacterial and antiviral. When you drink lemon juice daily, you would be safe from all kinds of pain (that includes toothache).

Tip: Rub few drops of lemon essential oil on aching tooth.

22. Baking Soda

What all you need: 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp sea salt, water

Directions:

1. Mix salt, baking soda and water and make it into a paste

2. Now rub this paste on the affected teeth and gums – just like you do with normal toothpaste

3. Massage it gently for 10-15 min

4. Do this once or twice a day

How it works: This remedy will not only reduce the pain in teeth, it will also whiten your teeth by removing plaque-formation

23. Oregano Oil

What all you need: Oregano essential oil, colloidal silver, salt water

Directions:

1. Put few drops of oregano oil under your tongue

2. After few seconds, spit out the oil

3. Now swish colloidal silver in your mouth

4. Rinse your mouth 4 to 5 times

5. Do some gargling with warm water which has been mixed with sea salt

6. In the last, rub oregano oil directly into your gums

How it works: The ‘trio’ of oregano oil, colloidal silver and salt water is one of the best remedies for toothaches

24. Olive Oil

What all you need: 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Directions:

1. Put the required amount of olive oil in your mouth

2. Rotate it in your mouth for about 10 min

3. Puff your cheeks inside out so as to help the oil reach through your teeth

4. Now spit out the oil

How it works: Olive oil can be used to treat everything – from tooth aches to gingivitis.

25. Cinnamon

What all you need: 1 tsp cinnamon powder, 5 tsp honey

Directions:

1. Mix the ingredients together to form a paste

2. Apply a small portion of it to your aching gums and tooth

3. Keep applying the balance paste to the aching tooth twice or thrice a day till you get relief

How it works: A paste (and its simple to make) using honey and cinnamon powder is the easiest way to provide you with toothache relief.

26. Black Seed Oil

What all you need: Black Seed Oil

Directions:

1. Rub a small amount of Black Seed Oil on the affected tooth/gum

2. Repeat it after 15 sec

How it works: Black Seed Oil has been found effective at treating toothaches

Tip: You can also mix half a tsp of Black Seed Oil in a small glass of warm water, and gargle with it.

27. Apply Pressure

What all you need: Your thumb

Directions:

1. Use your thumb to press the point on the back of your other hand where the base of your thumb and your index finger meet.

2. Apply pressure for about 2 minutes.

3. This helps trigger the release of endorphins, the brain’s feel-good hormones.

How it works: Acupressure technique helps in stopping the tooth pain fast.

28. Ginger-Cayenne Paste

What all you need: 1 tsp powdered ginger, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, water

Directions:

1. Mix the ingredients in a cup

2. Add a few drops of water and make it into a paste

3. Dab a cotton ball with this paste

4. Now apply it on the affected tooth

How it works: Cayenne pepper and Ginger combo is pretty effective in the relief of toothache pain

Tip: Put the cotton ball on the affected tooth, not gums as Cayenne Pepper can irritate the surrounding gums.

29. Vinegar And Brown Paper

What all you need: Brown paper (as grocery bag), Vinegar

Directions:

1. Soak a small brown paper in vinegar

2. Sprinkle one side of it in black pepper (optional)

3. Now hold this to the cheek

How it works: The warm sensation of brown paper on your cheeks might be a good distraction for you from toothache

30. Pepper And Salt

What all you need: 1/4 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, water

Directions:

1. Mix salt and pepper in the described qty.

2. Add a few drops of water to make it into a thick paste

3. Apply it on the affected tooth

4. Let it sit for few minutes

How it works: Salt mixed with pepper is an age-old and time-tested remedy for a toothache.

There is nothing like Prevention. Lets find out the ways in which we can prevent toothache to happen in the first place.

Prevention And Tips

Wanna know how to prevent toothaches? Here are some steps you can take to relieve yourself from tooth pain.

1. Floss once a day (at least). This will help remove food particles lying wedged between the teeth or along the gum line which could cause pain.

2. After your meals (whether small or light), rinse your mouth thoroughly with salty water, then spit it out. What will this do? Flush out food particles that could be the reason of tooth pain.

3. Brush with the right tools – It means use a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth. Try and use the softest-bristled brush to preserve gum tissue and prevent further shrinking.

4. Cover a crack with gum – Have a broken tooth or have lost a filling? Get relief from the pain by covering the exposed area of the tooth with softened chewing gum.

5. Ice it – Put an ice cube in a plastic bag, put a thin cloth around it, then apply it to the aching tooth for 15 minutes. This will numb the painful nerves.

6. Try out OTC pain medication for immediate relief. There is “benzocaine” which you can apply to the painful area. Don’t ever put aspirin or other painkillers directly on your gum tissue or in your tooth—it will burn.

7. Keep your mouth shut – It means if cold air passing through your tooth is a problem, then shut off the flow by keeping your mouth shut.

What happens if these preventive remedies fail? You will have to go to the Dentist.

When To Seek Medical Attention?

• Make it to the dentist, if along with toothache, you are down with fever or if you have breathing or swallowing problem.

• If your toothache lasts for more than a day, don’t wait. See your dentist immediately.

FAQs

Is tooth pain a sign of other health problems?

Yes, mouth pain is the first sign of problems with your gums/teeth and dental nerves. There is also a chance your toothache could be related to other health issues. See a dentist right away.

What is tooth abscess?

It is a combination of material which collects from a bacterial infection that has occurred in the center of the tooth. Tooth abscess happens due to tooth decay and is very painful. This is why it needs immediate medical attention.

How can parents help in preventing tooth decay?

A. After the “first tooth” of the child has come out, means it is time for the parents to take the child regularly to the dentist. Once done, the dentist can recommend brushing, flossing and other such treatments to be taught to the children (under parental supervision).

I hope you found this article helpful, informative and tooth-elaborating! Share it with your friends, colleagues, neighbors and peers, but look after your teeth!