Toothache: 16 Remedies That Have Been Proven.
Do you have a toothache?
It's not easy to endure a nagging toothache without doing anything ...
Especially when the dental pain starts on a weekend, a holiday or during the holidays!
So, how do you relieve pain while waiting for a dentist appointment?
Fortunately, there are natural and very easy to use remedies to relieve dental pain quickly and without medication.
here is 16 effective grandmother's remedies for toothache:
1. Clove
The good ol 'clove has been known to our ancestors for centuries to relieve dental pain.
It is a natural antiseptic and pain reliever that deflates the gums and relieves sore teeth.
Place a clove on the painful part and crush it by closing the jaw so that it delivers its calming substance.
You will see, it is almost instantaneous and it lasts about 1 hour. Very useful in case of toothache!
If you can no longer close your jaw, use clove as a mouthwash.
Boil water with 5 cloves in it, let cool, then drink.
You can also use clove essential oil. Put 2 drops on a cotton ball and place it where it hurts in your mouth. Find out how to do it here.
2. Mouthwashes
Prepare a mouthwash that will relieve sore teeth or gums. Do this 2-3 times a day for 3 minutes each time.
- Bicarbonate: mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 250 ml of lukewarm water. Do the mouthwash at least 3 times a day. The bicarbonate eliminates the bacteria that cause pain and it cleanses the area.
- Apple cider vinegar: mix 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water to make the mouthwash. Remember to rinse your mouth well afterwards. Apple cider vinegar reduces inflammation, stimulates irrigation of the gums and cleanses the area in case of bacteria. In addition, it soothes the pain.
- Salted water : mix 1 teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm water for benefit similar to baking soda mouthwash.
3. Ice pack
It is a very well-known but very effective trick to numb the pain.
Put ice cubes in a freezer bag that closes and wrap the bag with a cloth.
Then place the bag against your cheek at the painful tooth.
4. Garlic
Garlic relieves pain in general, especially dental pain.
It is made up of allicin that is released when squeezed and serves as a natural antibiotic.
Thus, the infection gradually subsides and the bacteria stop growing.
To do this, apply a well crushed garlic clove on the tooth that hurts you, or rub the crushed garlic on the sore gum.
The pain will subside quickly. Check out the trick here.
5. Ginger
Mix 2 teaspoons of ginger powder with 1 teaspoon of water to make a compact paste.
Then, with a Cotton Swab, take a little of the mixture and place it on the tooth that hurts you.
Ginger is a powerful natural antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It will quickly relieve all pain.
To discover : 20 Natural Painkillers You Already Have In Your Kitchen.
6. Tea tree essential oil
Pour 1 drop of tea tree essential oil over your usual toothpaste and brush your teeth very gently.
The essential oil of tea tree, also called "tea tree", is antiseptic, disinfectant and antibacterial.
Be careful, do not use this remedy if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or for children under 8 years old.
To discover : Essential Tea Tree Oil: 14 Uses You Should Know About.
7. Essential oil of officinal lavender
Pour 2 drops of this essential oil directly on the painful area twice a day. Leave to act.
The officinal lavender is disinfectant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and calming.
To discover : 21 Lavender Essential Oil Uses Everyone Should Know.
8. Green clay
Make a paste with 3 to 4 tablespoons of green clay in water.
When the paste is smooth, apply it on the outside of the cheek at the level of the painful area.
Leave on for 2 hours. As it dries, the clay neutralizes toxins to cleanse the area and make it deflate while calming the pain.
To discover : 10 Uses of Green Clay Everyone Should Know
9. Black tea
Soak a black tea bag with hot water and when it has cooled, drop it on the painful area in the mouth.
Leave on for 5 minutes and repeat several times during the day.
Black tea is astringent, calming and anti-inflammatory. It also tightens the tissues to make them deflate.
10. Peppermint essential oil
Mix 2 drops of peppermint essential oil in your toothpaste.
Then apply the paste to the painful tooth 2-3 times a day.
This oil is numbing and will calm the pain quickly while disinfecting the area.
Be careful, do not use it if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or for children under 8 years old.
To discover : The 5 Health Benefits of Peppermint You Should Know.
11. Homeopathy
If you prefer homeopathy to treat you, then take 5 granules of Chamomilla vulgaris 9CH, every 15 minutes during the day.
12. Acupressure
This is another technique for relieving pain. It suffices to massage with your thumb and forefinger the areas relating to the teeth on the body.
For example: the earlobe, jaw or soles of the feet.
For the latter, coat your toes with cream and pinch the tips of each toe of both feet for about fifteen minutes.
If a toe is more sensitive, insist because it is related to your dental pain.
Be careful, this method is not recommended for pregnant women.
13. Salt water
For a super easy home remedy, simply put a teaspoon of salt in a cup of boiling water.
When the water is cold enough, use this mixture to gargle for 30 seconds before spitting out.
14. Hydrogen peroxide
Put a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide in your mouth.
Leave the liquid on the painful side for a few seconds.
Spit out and rinse your mouth several times with water.
15. Whiskey
Soak a piece of cotton with whiskey and apply the cotton where it hurts.
Leave on for a few minutes to calm the pain.
You can also put some Whiskey directly in your mouth to gargle before you spit it out.
16. Vaporub
Apply a small amount of Vaporub to the skin on the sore side of your mouth.
Repeat when the pain is too much.
Your turn...
Have you tried any of these grandmother's remedies for dental pain relief? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Also to discover:
The 8 Effective Remedies For Toothache.
Grandma's 4 Best Home Remedies For Toothache.
