Severe Toothache Cure | Natural Remedies for Toothache

Posted on June 3, 2009 by mkr in Natural Home Remedies

What to do for a Severe Tooth ache

The main cause of tooth ache in most of the cases is decay of teeth, which results from sweets, ice-creams, soft drinks, sour things and other sugar based items. Bacteria present in the mouth cavity break sugar down into acids, which interact with calcium in enamel and cause decay or erosion of the teeth.
The character of pain may be dull, sharp shooting or radiating towards head or ears. Severe headache may also follow toothache.

How to get rid of a Toothache

  • Cut down on foods like sweets, ice-creams, soft drinks, sour things and sugar based items.
  • Brush your teeth regularly twice a day.
  • Gargling with warm water after every meal is advisable.
  • Apply a hot water bag or ice bag to the side affected (whichever gives better relief).

Home Remedies for Severe Toothache

  1. Clove essential oil is the most common and effective home remedy. A few drops should be applied twice or thrice a day with the help of sterilized cotton swabs.
  2. An anti-septic lotion for gargling can also be used as required. This can be prepared by mixing 5 ml each of clove oil and eucalyptus oil, some menthol and sufficient water.
    Gargling with this three times daily can bring down toothache considerably.
  3. Garlic is also an effective home remedy for toothache. A paste is prepared from one or two garlic cloves and a little bit of salt and should be applied on the affected tooth. Garlic has properties of a good analgesic (pain killer), anti-inflammatory (swelling reducing agent) and anti-bacterial agent.
  4. Onion also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. A small piece of onion can be placed on the affected part.
  5. Flossing helps remove any particles of food that may be trapped in a cavity or between teeth and gums.
  6. Rubbing ice on the V-shaped area on the hands, where the bones of the thumb and fore-finger meet, which is actually a traditional acupressure point, gives relief from the toothache. Massage the point on either hand with an ice cube.

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