When a tooth hurts, you think about how to get rid of this pain. Should you rush to the doctor or try some home remedies? The first thing that often comes to mind is baking soda. Baking soda can provide relief, but it’s usually short-lived.
As is well-known, toothache is often a sign of cavities or gum disease, so it’s important to see a dentist for treatment if you experience such symptoms.
If for some reason a visit to the dentist isn’t possible in the near future, it’s recommended to relieve acute toothache using home remedies.
Home Remedies for Treatment
To ease the pain, apply a piece of gauze soaked in hot decoction or infusion of golden whiskers to the cheek for 5 minutes every 30 minutes. After the compress, rinse your mouth with warm water mixed with salt and a few drops of golden whisker tincture. Rub 3-4 drops of golden whisker oil into the gums near the root of the aching tooth.
For acute pain, apply a tampon soaked in golden whisker tincture for 10-15 minutes.
Beets can help with toothache. Apply a small slice of fresh beetroot to the tooth, or use a cotton swab soaked in beet juice to gradually relieve the pain.
Flax seeds can soothe toothache. Heat flax seeds in a pan, wrap them in a cloth, and apply to the sore cheek where the tooth hurts.
For dull, aching pain, salt, garlic, and onions are the first helpers. Their mixture has antibacterial properties and helps relieve pain for a few hours. Before using them, rinse your mouth to clean it of food residues, and apply a small amount of salt or a mixture of salt and garlic (or salt and onions) in equal parts to the tooth. Cover with a cotton swab and hold until the condition improves.
To reduce gum inflammation after an abscess, use baths of a soda and iodine solution (1 teaspoon of baking soda and four drops of iodine per glass of warm boiled water). Do this several times a day until fully recovered.
For prevention and to strengthen enamel and prevent cavities, mother-and-stepmother (coltsfoot) containing fluoride can be used. For this, rinse daily with its decoction. Pour a glass of boiling water over 2 tablespoons of coltsfoot in a thermos and infuse for 1 hour. Rinse the oral cavity daily.
