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Toothache Treatment

how to cure toothache?
(18 May 2009)

A toothache is a very common problem that affects almost everyone at some point or the other. This condition could be caused by a number of factors and often results in a lot of discomfort. At times, the toothache can be unbearable, making it difficult for you to eat, drink, talk or even breathe.

Even though most toothaches are not really a serious condition, it is best to seek professional help for proper toothache treatment options. However, visits to the dentist may not always be possible and could also be very costly. Therefore, people often ask questions about how to cure toothache pain without going to an orthodontist. Given below are some tips on how to cure toothaches, using home remedies:

Take a clove of garlic and mash it completely. Add a small pinch of salt, while mashing the garlic. Apply the paste of garlic and salt on the affected tooth. Garlic contains a strong antibacterial compound that is known as allicin. This compound kills the bacteria that are causing the toothache. You could also strengthen the affected tooth by chewing on a clove of garlic every morning.

Use an antiseptic mouth rinse on a regular basis and brush your teeth twice a day, to prevent toothaches. In case of minor toothaches, this remedy can be very helpful too.

There are several brands of tooth de-sensitizing products that are easily available at most pharmacies. These products do not get rid of the cause of the toothache; they only help in alleviating the pain, by turning the area numb.

Clove oil has been used for decades, in getting rid of toothaches. Apply some clove oil on the affected tooth as well as the nearby gums. This will all eliminate the cause of the ache, but will give you considerable relief.

Mix some lemon juice with asafetida and apply the mixture to the affected tooth. Enough asafetida powder should be mixed with lemon juice to make a paste, which can be applied with the help of a cotton bud.

Onion can also be very useful in the treatment of toothaches, as their oil is like a bactericidal. Chew a piece of onion with the affected tooth for a few minutes and then spit the piece out.

Remedies like onion, garlic and asafetida do not give a very pleasant smell and therefore, it may be best to have a glass of water and some mouth wash ready, after you put any of these ingredients in your mouth. In case the pain does not abate even after using the home remedies, it may be best to visit a dentist.

answered by G M on 18 Aug 2010, 12:56:30

Toothaches are quite a common problem, and one that can be easily avoided with good dental care and hygiene. Most of us unfortunately neglect our dental health until plagued with severe toothaches, cavities, and a host of other problems. When dealing with a toothache, keep in mind that home remedies will only offer relief in most situations, but not actually solve your problem. Toothaches can have a variety of causes like tooth decay, a cavity, bacteria, or an abscess, to name a few. An accurate diagnosis is therefore essential for any effective treatment to commence. A dentist will be able to make an accurate diagnosis and recommend the appropriate action plan. Until then there are plenty of natural remedies that can offer relief from the excruciating pain of a toothache.

Toothaches may cause a sharp and shooting pain from certain jaw movement or when eating, and it could also be a dull, throbbing, and persistent pain. If you do not get the appropriate treatment it may become necessary to extract the tooth. In case of an infection, it can even spread to the gums or neighboring teeth.

Here are some tips and remedies to help you care for your teeth and get relief from the toothache.

Tooth decay, being the leading cause of toothaches, should be controlled. A faulty diet is the main cause, and this would be one that includes foods like candies, pastries, artificially sweetened drinks, and refined sugar. Avoid such foods as far as possible.

Garlic has come to be regarded as a potent remedy for toothaches. Chew a garlic clove every morning, and you can also position a garlic clove against the affected tooth.

Onions may be bad for your breath, but they’re great for your teeth. Chewing on a raw onion for just a few minutes daily can eliminate the risk of most tooth or gum infections. Onion’s antibacterial properties make it such a potent remedy.

Lime and wheatgrass are two other effective remedies. You can either cheew on wheatgrass or even consume it’s juice.

Cloves are another popular cure, among herbalists, for toothaches. Cloves are in fact quite effective as pain relievers, and thanks to their antiseptic properties, they also minimize the risk of infection. Clove oil works just as well as cloves.

Even if a home remedy seems to have solved your problem, make it a point to visit a dentist for a checkup to rule out the possibility of an infection.

answered by a on 18 May 2009, 11:06:26

Toothache Treatment

how to cure toothache? (18 May 2009)

how to cure toothache?
(18 May 2009)