Remedies for Toothache Relief – DIY and Over-the-Counter

Knowing remedies and having supplies for various ailments (such as toothache relief) is good preparedness.

How many of you have had a toothache at one time in your life? Probably nearly everyone! It hurts! Toothache/nerve pain is not fun…especially when you can’t get to your dentist in a reasonable amount of time.

It might be a good idea (and it is a good idea!) to prepare ahead of time for toothache pain relief with an effective over-the-counter product (as well as home remedies). There are several good choices for toothache relief. Here’s one:

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With that said, if you suddenly develop a toothache and are unable to get immediate dental care, consider any of the following home remedies for a toothache:

Effective Home Remedies for Instant Toothache Pain Relief

 

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SALT WATER RINSE

This is one of the simplest toothache remedies… add 1/2 teaspoon salt to a glass of warm water. Swish the mixture around in your mouth. This will provide some pain relief. Use more salt (a more potent mixture) if required.

 

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CLOVE

Cloves may be one of the most effective methods to soothe a toothache. Clove contains a significant amount of the anesthetic (pain-numbing) and anti-septic (bacteria-killing) natural chemical called eugenol. Take one or a few whole cloves and suck or chew on them in your mouth near the aching tooth. You can also use clove powder and hold it in your mouth around the sore tooth (or place some in an empty tea bag and hold it against the tooth). Clove oil: rub it directly on the toothache, or soak a cotton ball in it and dab the tooth and gums.

Clove 100% Pure, Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil
(Amazon)

 

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GARLIC

Garlic contains allicin, a powerful natural antibiotic that begins to combat the cause of an infected tooth immediately. Chew on cloves of raw garlic. Or you can make a garlic mouthwash by smashing 6 or 8 cloves and mixing them with 1/2 cup of water to swish around your mouth.

 

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BLACK TEA BAG

Use black tea bags. Tea is full of tannic acid (an astringent) and relieves pain and helps healing. Put a soaked tea bag on the tooth. Keep a bit of pressure on it as long as possible.

 

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ALCOHOL

Alcohol kills bacteria and helps numb the pain when absorbed by your gums. Straight up vodka, whiskey, brandy, or any stiff alcoholic drink, and rinse your mouth with it. Swallow at your own discretion (grin).

 

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BAKING SODA

Dissolve one tablespoon of baking soda into 1/2 cup of water with a pinch of salt. Swish it around the painful area. Note that baking soda contains a high level of sodium.

DenTek Toothache Kit
(Amazon)

 

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ONION

Chewing on a raw onion for a few minutes can help kill the harmful germs in the mouth.

 

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PEPPER

Mix 1/4 teaspoon of table salt with a pinch of pepper and apply it directly to the tooth for instant relief.

 

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VANILLA

Put 3 to 4 drops (1/2 teaspoon) of vanilla extract directly on the painful tooth or take a bit more and swish it around in your mouth.

 

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VINEGAR

Soak cotton in vinegar and place it on the affected tooth, then bite down gently. This will temporarily relieve the pain. Alternatively, mix two teaspoons of baking soda with two tablespoons of vinegar, then apply it directly to the aching tooth or swish it around the area for about two minutes. Rinse your mouth to eliminate the taste, and the pain will subside.

 
Lastly, get to a dentist!

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