A toothache is the result of painful teeth, usually caused by lack of proper dental hygiene. A toothache can cause an array of symptoms, such as painful teeth and/or inflammation. It may be caused due to broken or damaged teeth, abscesses, lodged food, or even mouth injury—or any of combination of these.
If you are suffering from extreme sensitivity or a toothache, it is important that you visit your dentist for emergency dental care. In the meantime, you can use these BLANK methods for relieving the pain:
1. Clove Oil
In ancient times, clove oil was commonly used to relieve toothaches. The main compound of the traditional spice is eugenol, which is a natural anesthetic. You can usually find clove oil in the spice section of your grocery store. However, it may also be available in the dental section in a small kit. …show more content…
Let the cotton ball sit in place for about 30-seconds and remove and discard.
If you cannot find clove oil, you can use dry and ground clove. Again, simply apply a small amount to the cotton ball and place on the affected tooth.
2. Sea Salt Swish
Dentists, especially for those with mouth trauma or abbesses, commonly recommend rinsing with salt water. However, dentists also recommend a sea salt swish after dental surgery. Salt water helps to reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain. It also helps to kill bacteria and bring any infection to the surface.
To relieve pain, dissolve 1-teaspoon of sea salt into a cup of warm water. Swish the solution in your mouth for about 30-seconds and spit out. Repeat up to 3-5 times daily.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide
If you are suffering from extreme sensitivity or a toothache, it is important that you visit your dentist for emergency dental care. In the meantime, you can use these BLANK methods for relieving the pain:
1. Clove Oil
In ancient times, clove oil was commonly used to relieve toothaches. The main compound of the traditional spice is eugenol, which is a natural anesthetic. You can usually find clove oil in the spice section of your grocery store. However, it may also be available in the dental section in a small kit. …show more content…
Let the cotton ball sit in place for about 30-seconds and remove and discard.
If you cannot find clove oil, you can use dry and ground clove. Again, simply apply a small amount to the cotton ball and place on the affected tooth.
2. Sea Salt Swish
Dentists, especially for those with mouth trauma or abbesses, commonly recommend rinsing with salt water. However, dentists also recommend a sea salt swish after dental surgery. Salt water helps to reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain. It also helps to kill bacteria and bring any infection to the surface.
To relieve pain, dissolve 1-teaspoon of sea salt into a cup of warm water. Swish the solution in your mouth for about 30-seconds and spit out. Repeat up to 3-5 times daily.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide