Toothache Home Remedies

A toothache, also known as odontalgia is an aching pain in or around a tooth. In most cases toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities formed when bacteria breaks down the tooth’s enamel, gum disease, the emergence of wisdom teeth, a cracked tooth, infected dental pulp which may result in tooth extraction, jaw disease, or exposed tooth root. Causes of a toothache may also be a symptom of diseases of the heart, such as angina or a myocardial infarction, due to referred pain.
Toothache can result in the pain in the area of your jaw and face caused from some form of irritation or inflammation. Each tooth contains soft spongy tissue with sensitive nerves and blood vessels known the dental pulp. The pulp cavity is surrounded by layers of hard tissue to protect it. The outermost layer is called enamel, which is very hard. When the pulp within the tooth becomes inflamed it causes toothache.
A dental visit is usually recommended at any sign of toothache and treatments will vary depending on the root of the problem. If toothache is left untreated, the pulp inside the tooth will die and become infected. This will lead to a dental abscess forming, and severe and continuous throbbing pain. Untreated toothache may also lead to blood poisoning.

Home Remedies for Toothache

1. Garlic cloves with a pinch of rock salt can be place on the affected tooth to help in the relief of pain. Chewing a clove of garlic on a daily basis may also keep teeth healthy.
2. Researchers state that onion contains bactericidal properties. Chewing onion daily can help teeth to fight against bacteria in the mouth and can also assist with toothache.
3. Lime, as a rich source of vitamin C, is useful in maintaining the health of the teeth and other bones of the body. It prevents decay and loosening of the teeth, dental caries, toothache, and bleeding of the gums
4. Limiting sugar in the diet can help keep tooth healthy and toothache away.
5. Rinse mouth with warm water and put maximum strength sensodyne toothpaste in the cavity for as long as possible, avoid fluids as this will wash away the toothpaste. In a few minutes the pain will subside and relief could be for a few hours.
6. If throbbing pain is experienced with a toothache placing the hand connected to the opposite side of body in iced water will provide instant relief. For example if the toothache occurs on the right side of the face place the left hand in the water and gently massage the v-shaped area between the thumb and index finger. This remedy is based on reflexology where the feet and hands help set the tension level for the rest of the body and are an easy way to interrupt the stress signal and reset the body’s equilibrium.
7. Gargle with hydrogen peroxide and follow with a hot water rinse to treat tooth pain.
8. Place 2 – 3 drops of vanilla extract on the tooth that is aching to provide instant pain relief.
9. Put an ice cube on the aching tooth or place an ice pack on the cheek of the affected tooth for 15-20 minutes at least 3 or 4 times a day.
10. Gargle with lime juice daily to prevent decay, loosening of the teeth, dental cavities, toothache and bleeding of the gums