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Toothache Home Remedies to Relieve Pain and Fight Infection
Toothache home remedies are pretty much a necessity at one point or another for most people. Suffering through a toothache is NOT fun, and few people can do it patiently. Furthermore, tooth issues ALWAYS happen on a Friday evening, and usually before a long weekend at that!
Tooth pain can have a variety of causes, including: - Cavities: Cavities are caused by bacteria, usually Streptococcus mutans, eroding the hard enamel on the teeth. 5 Poor diet and genetics can make the hard enamel "softer" in some people. This makes them more prone to cavities.
- Homeopathy can be an excellent home remedy for toothache. Try Oral-Assist...a 100% homeopathic remedy for toothache and pain. Get More Info on Oral-Assist - Homeopathic remedy temporarily relieves common toothaches, plus promotes oral health and fresh breath .
- An abscessed tooth is especially painful and can be dangerous. If you have lots of pain and swelling due to pus accumulating around the gums, you may have an abscess 5and should seek medical care.
- Teeth that don't have enough room to come in may become impacted.
- Sinus problems 5 can be a surprising cause of tooth pain. The problem actually isn't with the teeth, but rather an infection in the sinuses.
- If your teeth are widely spaced (generally this is a good thing, you don't want a crowded mouth), occasionally small bits of food, (especially stringy, fibrous foods like celery) can get stuck between your teeth causing irritation and pain. This happens to me with some frequency. Floss frequently to avoid this issue, and be thankful your mouth has plenty of space in it.
Diet plays a HUGE role in oral health. Yes, oral hygiene is important, but poor diet leaves the teeth more susceptible to decay. Decay happens from the inside out; if the body is deficient in vitamins and minerals, they will be pulled from certain stores, like the teeth. This leaves the teeth softer and more vulnerable to bacteria and decay. Click here to read an excellent article discussing the role diet plays in oral health. Note: Certain medications such as antihistamines, painkillers, decongestants and diuretics can decrease saliva production. This makes you more susceptible to cavities. Saliva production plays an important role in washing away bacteria and preventing cavities. 5 If the cause of your toothache is a sinus infection, learn about sinus infection home remedies. Otherwise, browse through this list of toothache home remedies and find what works for you. - Drinking cranberry juice made from unsweetened Cranberry Fruit Concentrate
 can help prevent cavities, as flavonols in the cranberries can stop bacteria from sticking to the teeth. 5 Cranberry pills may also be very beneficial, providing the important components without any added sugar. - Drink both black tea and green tea to prevent tooth decay. Learn more about black tea vs green tea.
- Oil Pulling will improve your overall tooth and mouth health. Oil pulling is the practice of swishing sesame, coconut, or olive oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes, first thing in the morning...before brushing your teeth or eating anything. I have been oil pulling regularly for many months, and this practice has actually reduced tooth sensitivity for me.
- Polypheonols in Chinese Green Tea
 help prevent cavities. Drink the tea (without sugar) or take an extract. 3,5 - Horseradish and wasabi contain isothiocyanates which are protective against cavities. 3,5
- Peppermint Essential Oil
 is a great toothache home remedy. Place a few drops of peppermint oil on the affected tooth for quick relief.14. Learn more about the mint plant. - Honey, surprisingly enough, is very good for your teeth. Honey contains infection-fighting properties, and raw honey or unprocessed honey is the best kind. 3 Learn about the benefits of honey.
- If you do have tooth pain, try using cloves or clove oil. 1,2,3 Make a paste using Ground Cloves
 and water, or dab a drop of clove oil on a cotton ball and place between the sore tooth and the cheek. Clove Oil can also be combined with aloe gel and baking soda for more effective pain relief. Make a paste by combining clove oil and aloe gel with baking soda, and apply to the sore tooth. Learn more about medicinal uses of aloe vera. - A saltwater rinse will also ease the pain and is a popular toothache home remedy. 1Use, pure, unrefined sea salt for the greatest benefit.
- Try acupressure points to relieve pain. The following acupressure points will all provide relief..1)The webbing between the thumb and forefinger, 2)The bottom of the cheekbone, underneath the eye, 3) The hollow behind the ear.1
- Another unusual toothache home remedy that seems to work well involves massaging the hand with ice. Wrap an ice cube in a washcloth and rub between the webbing of the thumb and forefinger. 4 Try it..it just might work!
- I'm sure you've seen pictures of people holding ice on their sore tooth...that is because placing ice at the site of the pain (on the outside of the cheek) relieves pain and reduces swelling.
- Ginger is another great toothache home remedy. Make a paste by mixing Ground Ginger
 with water. Apply to the sore tooth (not the gumline).1 The ginger will help fight infection and relieve pain. Learn more about the health benefits of ginger. - Vitamin C is very important for maintaining strong teeth and healthy gums. Vitamin C also helps fight infection, so if you are struggling with your teeth, lots of Vitamin C will be helpful. Learn more about Vitamin C and Vitamin C Foods.
- I'm sure everyone knows about the importance of calcium for strong teeth. Try taking Dolomite Tablets
 or Bone Meal with Vitamin D 12 These are both particularly high in calcium and will strengthen the enamel and decrease tooth sensitivity. - White Willow provides natural pain relief, without the risk associated with aspirin. The easiest way to use white willow for pain relief is to make a strong tea (1 tablespoon of herb steeped for 30 minutes). Once cooled, use as a mouth rinse. Hold the tea in your mouth as long as possible, to really let it soak into the tooth. 2 Do not drink this tea; it is meant to be used as a mouth rinse only.
- Peppermint also works the same as white willow. Use 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint for each cup of water, and steep for 20 minutes. When cooled, use as a mouth rinse. 2
- Marjoram tea and hops tea are two toothache home remedies that can be consumed for pain relief. Steep 1 tablespoon of either marjoram or hops in hot water, strain and drink. 2
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