What are some home remedies to relieve toothache pain until i can see a dentist?



Toothache is usually a consequence of various dental problems, including loosening of gums, dental caries, and gum diseases, among others. These afflictions in turn are caused due to lack of oral hygiene, deficiency of certain nutrients including Vitamin C, low body immunity, and intake of certain foods including carbonated drinks and refined sugar.

Some of the home remedies for toothache and pain are as under:

  • Intake of garlic and chewing of raw onion are some of the most proven remedies to cure toothache and pain. These foods are anti-microbial in action, hindering the bacterial activity and thereby preventing and relieving the ache.
  • Clove is antiseptic in action. You may place it between the affected teeth to soothe the toothache.
  • Intake of Vitamin C-rich foods helps relieve gum diseases, thereby ameliorating tooth pain. Some such foods are lime, guava, tomatoes, and Indian gooseberry, among others.
  • A pinch of pepper powder with some common salt and clove oil may be applied on the gums and teeth every day to cure dental problems, thereby avoiding toothaches.
  • You may prepare a mixture of powdered bay berry bark in vinegar, and use it to relieve gum diseases, and consequently toothaches.

It is best to visit a dentist in case the pain is severe or persists.

answered by G R

What can I take for a toothache while pregnant?

Toothache is one of the most common problems in pregnancy, which may be attributed to the following factors:

  • First of all, pregnant women tend to vomit while brushing their teeth, and as such, they may brush less often. This leads to dental decay and ultimately, tooth pain.
  •  Due to raised level of estrogen and progesterone, there occurs water retention in the gums, leading to gingivitis and toothaches.
  • Loss of calcium and vitamins to the baby lead to the deficiency of these nutrients in the mother, causing toothache.

Some of the effective toothache remedies while pregnant are as under:

  • You may chew raw onions or garlic cloves, which are antimicrobial in action. These foods hinder the bacterial activity in the mouth, thereby curing toothaches. These remedies are safe to be used in pregnancy.
  • You must consume foods rich in vitamin C including oranges, lime, guava, tomato, and berries, among others. Some of the calcium-rich that you may consume to relieve toothache in pregnancy are yogurt, beans, sesame seeds, and almonds, among others.
  • Chewing of clove is another effective remedy for toothache relief while pregnant.

Proper dental care and regular visits to dentists help prevent and cure toothache while you are expecting. Also, it is important to not try any remedy, no matter how harmless it may seem, without consulting a doctor first. You are also advised not to use aromatherapy remedies like the usage of clove oil during pregnancy.

answered by G M

What can I take for a toothache while pregnant?

Toothache is one of the most common problems in pregnancy, which may be attributed to the following factors:

  • First of all, pregnant women tend to vomit while brushing their teeth, and as such, they may brush less often. This leads to dental decay and ultimately, tooth pain.
  • Due to raised level of estrogen and progesterone, there occurs water retention in the gums, leading to gingivitis and toothaches.
  • Loss of calcium and vitamins to the baby lead to the deficiency of these nutrients in the mother, causing toothache.

Some of the effective toothache remedies while pregnant are as under:

  • You may chew raw onions or garlic cloves, which are antimicrobial in action. These foods hinder the bacterial activity in the mouth, thereby curing toothaches. These remedies are safe to be used in pregnancy.
  • You must consume foods rich in vitamin C including oranges, lime, guava, tomato, and berries, among others. Some of the calcium-rich that you may consume to relieve toothache in pregnancy are yogurt, beans, sesame seeds, and almonds, among others.
  • Chewing of clove is another effective remedy for toothache relief while pregnant.

Proper dental care and regular visits to dentists help prevent and cure toothache while you are expecting. Also, it is important to not try any remedy, no matter how harmless it may seem, without consulting a doctor first. You are also advised not to use aromatherapy remedies like the usage of clove oil during pregnancy.

answered by G M

How can toothache be cured through clove oil?

Toothache is not a disease in itself; it is a consequence of other oral problems including loosening of gums, gum diseases, dental caries, and deficiency of certain nutrients. These diseases, in turn, are linked to poor oral hygiene, structural problems in the mouth, and excessive intake of certain foods such as refined sugars and carbonated drinks.

One of the effective remedies to treat a toothache is to use clove oil. Clove oil contains a compound, namely, eugenol, which is antibacterial in action and is a natural analgesic or painkiller. You can dab cotton balls in clove oil and apply it on the affected tooth or gum area to relieve the ache. However, you should always use dilute the clove oil with olive oil or any other carrier oil before topical application. Also, excessive use of clove oil may lead to other problems such as vomiting, breathing problems, seizures, and kidney failure, among others. So while clove oil and toothaches do go together, the oil is best used minimally and with carrier oil. You can also use just olive oil for a toothache. Just warm some olive oil and pour a few drop of it in the ear that is on the same side as the toothache. This will help relieve the pain significantly.

It is best, however, to consult a dentist as most toothaches require medical attention to be healed.

answered by G R

How to stop toothache with home remedies?

A toothache is not an uncommon problem, attributed to lack of oral hygiene, deficiency of certain nutrients, and unhealthy eating habits. Some of the major causes of toothache are dental cavities, gum diseases, and structural issues, among others. Some of these causes could be attributed to lack of proper dental care and intake of certain foods like refined sugar and aerated drinks.

Household remedies for a toothache include:

  • One of the natural toothache remedies is to consume an onion by chewing it thoroughly. Onion is bactericidal in action and kills the germs in mouth, preventing a host of teeth and gums diseases, which lead to toothaches.
  • Another effective remedy to cure tooth pain is to place a clove of garlic laden with rock salt between the affected teeth and chew it. Garlic is known to release a compound called allicin, which slows down the bacterial activity in the mouth, preventing and curing toothaches.
  • Intake of lime is one of the most useful remedies to cure a toothache. It is a rich source of vitamin C, which helps prevent numerous dental problems like loosening of gums, gum bleeding, and dental caries, preventing and ameliorating toothaches. You may also consume Indian gooseberry to relieve toothache, attributed to the high Vitamin C of the fruit.
  • Clove, on account of its antiseptic properties, may also be used to treat a toothache.

You should consult a dentist if the condition is severe and persists.

answered by G M

take two cloves and put them where u r having pain.

answered by s


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