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Wisdom Toothache Remedies

Wisdom teeth can cause a lot of pain. If you are feeling pain and you can't get to the dentist right away you may need to turn to home remedies to get some relief. These pain remedies will ease your discomfort until you are able to get the problem taken care of by your dentist. You may even have some of these ingredients already in your refrigerator or spice cabinet.

  1. The Onion Treatment

    • Onion can be used to help relieve the pain of wisdom teeth that have already come through the gum or even those that are still inside of the gum. To use this remedy cut a piece of cold onion the size of the area that is irritated or causing pain. Place the onion on the area that is causing pain and bite down gently, holding the onion in place. Leave the onion in place for five to ten minutes and remove. The antibacterial properties in the onion will work quickly to destroy any bacteria that is causing pain or infection, while the cold temperature will help relieve swelling.

    The Garlic Treatment

    • The garlic treatment for wisdom tooth pain will not improve your breath but will provide temporary relief until you are able to get to the dentist. Peel one garlic clove and sprinkle with salt and place on the tooth or gum that is causing pain. The combination of the garlic clove and the salt will provide a natural anesthetic. The garlic is also a natural antibacterial, so it will kill off any bacteria in the mouth that is contributing to an infection and causing the pain. Taken with an over the counter pain medication, this remedy should allow you to eat and function normally.

    The Clove Remedy

    • Treating your wisdom tooth pain with cloves may also provide you with the relief you are looking for. Place a clove in your mouth and suck on it for five to ten minutes. Cloves are natural anesthetic and anti-inflammatory, so this will relieve the pain and keep you pain free or nearly pain free for a few hours. As an alternative, apply clove oil directly to the tooth or gum that is causing the pain as often as needed to yield the same results.

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