16 Home Remedies For Toothache

Toothache occurs in teeth, jaws and gums. It is generally caused due to dental cavity, gum infection, a cracked tooth or tooth decay. Sometimes women experience toothache during their pregnancy period. Toothache can be mild to severe and the person is unable to eat or chew anything. The pain aggravates when you eat or drink anything too hot or too cold. To make matters worse sometimes a person may suffer from excruciating pain which spreads till the ears.

Home remedies for toothache are quite popular all over the world as they are safe, effective and easily available if you are down with toothache at odd hours. Over the counter pain relief medicines provide temporary relief from toothache, you need to know the root cause of your pain before taking an OTC medicine. Home remedies do not cure cavities, cracked tooth or tooth decay, you must consult a dentist for proper treatment for toothache.

Ways To Cure Toothache

Garlic

Garlic is one of the most effective toothache home remedy. Garlic contains a compound called Allicin that gives it antibiotic properties. Garlic also contains sulphur and potassium which makes it a natural pain relieving herb.

To cure toothache crush one pod of garlic, wrap it in a cotton ball and place it on the aching tooth. Garlic is very strong and can cause irritation in the gums; hence it should not be placed directly in mouth. Eat raw garlic with your meals everyday to prevent dental problems.

Clove

Clove provides instant relief from toothache. It helps to fight tooth decay, cavity formation and gum infections. Grind 5 cloves to make a fine powder, dissolve it in a glass of hot water and use it for gargles to relieve toothache. Dip a small piece of cotton in clove oil and apply it on aching tooth. It gives immediate relief and also prevents gum infection and pyorrhoea.

Onion

Raw onion contains anti bacterial properties. It has high amounts of sodium, vitamin E and B12. Chew a slice of onion for 2-3 minutes and let the juice get absorbed in affected area. It relieves toothache and prevents further dental problems. Include onion in your daily diet in form of salad. You can place a slice of onion on the aching tooth till the pain subsides.

Salt

Salt has pain relieving properties. Rock salt contains more medicinal value than common salt. For tooth ache, dissolve ½ tea spoon rock salt powder in one glass of warm water.

Take a sip of saline water and rotate it in your mouth for 1-2 minutes for fomentation. Spit out the water and repeat with the rest of the solution. Do this treatment twice a day to reduce toothache.

Lemon

Lemon peel is an effective home remedy for toothache. Lemon contains rich amounts of vitamin C, which helps to strengthen the gums and teeth. Mix 1 tea spoon of finely ground lemon peel with a pinch of salt and use it as tooth powder to treat toothache and other dental problems. Massage your gums and teeth with this mixture twice a day. As an added benefit you will get shining teeth along with relief from toothache.

Neem

Neem is an antiseptic, antibacterial and antibiotic herb. It is used in many ways for different types of dental problems. The fruit of neem i.e. nimboli is used to treat toothache. Boil 8-10 nimboli in one litre water and strain it. Store the water in a jar and use it for mouth wash to get rid of toothache.

Camphor

Place a pinch of camphor powder under the aching tooth till pain subsides. Do not swallow the saliva and keep spitting it out. Mix a pinch of camphor powder with two table spoons mustard oil. Dip a cotton swab in oil and place it on the affected area. The pain will go away gradually.

Amla

Mix ¼ tea spoon camphor powder with two tea spoons of amla juice. Apply it on the affected area with the help of cotton ball to treat toothache. Amla is a rich source of vitamin C and calcium; both the ingredients are extremely beneficial for healthy teeth.
Chew one raw amla everyday to prevent toothache and gum diseases.

Guava

Chew 5-6 tender guava leaves for toothache. It is an effective home remedy for toothache. To prevent tooth ache and to maintain oral hygiene; boil 8-10 guava leaves in water and strain it. Use the water for mouth wash after meals.

Bottle Gourd

Boil 75 grams grated bottle gourd and 20 grams garlic together in one litre water till the water is reduced to half. Blend it in a mixer and strain it. Use it for mouth wash to get rid of tooth ache.

Mustard Oil

Mustard oil has immense medicinal properties. It is especially beneficial to treat different types of aches and pains. Take two table spoons mustard oil, 1 tea spoon lemon juice and ¼ tea spoon powdered rock salt. Mix them well and use it for massaging your teeth and gums to treat toothache and pyorrhoea.

Alum

Keep a small piece of alum in a cotton swab and place it on the aching tooth. Keep spitting the saliva till the pain is relieved. Dissolve a pinch of alum powder in half glass of water and use it for mouthwash to relieve toothache. It is an effective home remedy for toothache.

Turmeric

Take equal amounts of turmeric powder and asafoetida powder. Add water to make stiff dough. Make small balls and place a ball under the aching tooth for immediate relief from pain. Use it every day till the pain is completely gone.

Asafoetida

Press a small piece of asafoetida under aching tooth. You will get instant relief. Asafoetida has medicinal properties and is commonly used in Indian cuisine.

Basil

Take 8-10 basil leaves and 5-7 black pepper corns. Grind them to make a paste. Apply the paste on paining tooth. It will alleviate the pain quickly.

Carom Seeds

Carom seeds has pain relieving properties. It is a powerful home remedy for toothache. Boil one tea spoon Carom seeds and ½ tea spoon salt in 500 ml. water. Strain the water and use it for fomentation to relieve toothache.