Home Remedies for a Toothache

Even if you have never had a toothache before you will certainly be aware of the throbbing pain that is associated with a toothache when you do get one. Luckily, there are home remedies for a toothache that can help stave off the pain while you are waiting on a dental appointment. The following home remedies for a toothache should be tried until you find one that offers you some relief!

Garlic

Garlic is a great way to relieve the pain of a toothache. Take some rock salt, just a bit, and a toe of garlic and place it on the painful tooth. Most of the time the garlic will relieve the pain and in some instances may even cure the pain. If you use garlic on a daily basis, but chewing a clove, then this will help keep teeth strong!

Onion

Did you know that if you chew raw onion for at least three minutes a day then it will kill all of the bacteria in your mouth? That’s a great way to promote a healthy mouth. If you have a toothache then you may place a piece of onion on the affected tooth and you should experience some relief in a short period of time.

Lime

Lime is great to add to your diet because it promotes healthy teeth and bones. When used during a toothache you will find it helps prevent toothaches, cavities, bleeding gums, and decay.

Wheat Grass

Wheat grass is a wonderful mouthwash if you have a toothache. It is great for tooth decay, too. Chewing wheat grass is helpful, too, as it helps remove toxins from the gums and keeps bacterial growth at a minimum.

Bay Berry

Many people find a paste made of vinegar and bay berry bark help eliminate toothaches. Those looking for a natural remedy for toothache should consider applying a bay berry bark paste to the affected tooth/gums for quick relief.

Clove

Cloves are also great for treating toothaches naturally. It has antiseptic properties so it helps reduce infection. If you have a cavity then applying clove oil to the affected area will help relieve the pain.

Asafetida

Some people find that a toothache may be cured naturally with asafetida. Pain relief is usually quite fast when asafetida is used, especially when used in warmed lemon juice.  

When you have a toothache give one of these natural remedies a try. They just might help you relieve the pain enough to help you make it through until your dentist appointment!