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A tooth ache is only a symptom of a problem with either your gums or your teeth, and while there are home remedies that are quite effective at easing the pain, it is important to get treatment from a dentist as soon as possible. Any home remedies or over the counter medications will only temporarily get rid of the ache, but the underlying problem will not be solved. If the underlying problem is remains untreated, it will most probably continue to get worse, and your next tooth ache will be more painful.
Not only that, the tooth ache will be less responsive to home remedies and other such treatments. As a result, you will be forced to visit a dentist - and by this time the damage will be worse, as a result of which there will be more pain and more expense than if you had treated the problem promptly. You should therefore treat the remedies provided here as temporary solutions, to be used while you wait for your scheduled appointment with your dentist.
Probably the simplest remedy for a toothache is to take a clove and place it on (or under) the affected tooth. You can even chew on the clove gently, as long as this does not cause any additional pain. The idea is not to crush or break the clove, but simply to cause it to release its oil and juices. Alternatively, you can simply apply clove oil to the affected tooth and the surrounding gum area. This should only be done once a twice a day, using only a drop or two of clove oil. Any more than this can do more harm than good, as clove oil can be very strong and toxic. It is sometimes also recommended that you add a little bit of pepper powder to the clove oil before applying it, for greater effectiveness.
Rinsing your mouth with a sip of whiskey also helps soothe a tooth ache to some extent. The alcohol cleanses the affected area and kills bacteria, and at the same time it also numbs the tissues slightly. Along with this, or instead of this if you prefer, you can also use an antibacterial mouthwash, which you can get at any medical store. You should use the mouthwash just before going to bed, soon after you wake up, and at least one more time during the day. Finally, practice strict dental hygiene, so as to limit the growth of bacteria in your mouth.
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