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Toothaches

May 8, 2009

toothachToothaches are very common and most individuals will get at some point in their lives.  They are generally caused by bacterial infections of the mouth, teeth, or gums.

Toothaches usually develop suddenly and can be quite painful.  Since you can’t always get to the dentist immediately to seek treatment, the following home remedies can be very useful in providing temporary relief.

Effective home remedies

Mix clove oil with pepper powder and rub the mixture on the sore tooth and gums.  Rub clove oil directly on the tooth to stop the spread of bacteria.  Apply several drops of vanilla extract to the area to relieve pain.  You can also wash spinach leaves and chew them to relieve a toothache.

Press 1 clove of garlic to the tooth and hold it there for several minutes.  Add salt to peppermint oil and drink the mixture for fast pain relief.  Mix margosa bark with 6 cloves and boil; after cooling, strain the mixture and pour into a glass container.  Store the mixture in the refrigerator and use as necessary when you have a toothache.

Chew or eat onion slices to reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth.  Use whiskey to rinse out your mouth.  Mix turmeric powder with mustard oil and apply directly to the tooth.  Mix salt with pepper and apply to the tooth.  Chew guava leaves to reduce pain levels.  Limit your consumption of sugar and avoid rich, sweet, or fatty foods.

Useful tips

Apply ice or a small cold pack to aching gums and the affected tooth.  This will numb the area and reduce pain.  Avoid extremely hot or cold foods; bring everything down to room temperature before eating it.  Extreme temperatures can trigger toothaches.  Eat simple foods and be sure to get plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Gargle after every meal and brush your teeth at least twice a day.  Brushing is especially important at night to control bacteria growth.  Be sure to drink plenty of water (8 to 10 glasses each day).  Floss your teeth daily to remove tiny food particles and visit your dentist regularly for check-ups.  If tiny cavities can be caught early on, they can be filled easily.


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