Are There Any Good Home Remedies for a Toothache?

A toothache can occur for a variety of reasons, including tooth decay or a bacterial infection. Brush and floss your teeth as soon as you start feeling pain. Home remedies for a toothache are good to try, but will only provide temporary relief. A visit with your dentist should be scheduled for a thorough exam, as well as to remove the cause of your toothache.

Mouth Gargles

• Mix 1/4 teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water and gargle several times a day. This remedy is efficient in providing pain relief.

  Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic that can be used as a mouthwash to kill bacteria. Add two drops of tea tree oil to a glass of water and swirl around in your mouth. Repeat this homemade mouth gargle remedy several times a day for relief.

Anesthetic

• Oil of clove is a natural anesthetic available at any drugstore. Dip a cotton swab into oil of clove and rub on the affected tooth. Avoid getting the oil on your gums or swallowing it.

Antibacterial

• Garlic is a natural antibiotic and an effective toothache remedy. Place a fresh clove of garlic on an infected tooth to prevent further infection. A garlic paste and rock salt can be mixed together, then applied to the affected tooth to relieve pain.

  Salt and pepper work well as a remedy for a toothache caused by bacteria. Mix a pinch of salt and pepper and place on your tooth or inside a cavity.

Immune System Booster

• Boost your immune system by taking a multivitamin or Vitamin A, vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and zinc supplements. You can also take garlic in supplemental form or eat it fresh. Immune system boosters will help fight infections like those caused by dental problems.