Toothache can be painful and really disturbing especially in the night.If it happens and you cannot go to a dentist immediately, you can do this to relieve pain at home. Pregnant women and nursing mothers must call their dentist first.
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Salt water rinse
Rinsing the mouth with salt water is an effective first-line treatment. Salt water is a natural disinfectant, and it can help loosen food particles and debris that may be stuck in between your tmouths is
Treating a toothache with salt water can also help reduce inflammation and heal oral wounds.
To use this approach, mix 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) of salt into a glass of warm water and use it to gargle and rinse the mouth.
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Cold compress
You can use a cold compress to relieve any pain you’re experiencing, especially if any type of trauma has caused your toothache.
When you apply a cold compress, it causes constrictionof blood vessels and this makes pain less severe. The cold can also reduce any swelling and inflammation.
To use this approach, hold a towel-wrapped bag of ice to the affected area for 20 minutes at a time. You can repeat this every few hours.
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Hydrogen peroxide
A hydrogen peroxide rinse may also help to relieve pain and inflammation. In addition to killing bacteria, hydrogen peroxide can help with gum healing and plaque reduction
Make sure you properly dilute the hydrogen peroxide. To do this, mix 3-percent hydrogen peroxide with equal parts water, and use it as a mouthwash. Don’t swallow it.
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Garlic
For thousands of years, garlic has been recognized and used for its medicinal properties. It also has antibacterial properties. Not only can it kill bacteria that cause dental plaque, but it can also act as a pain reliever.
To use garlic on a toothache, crush a garlic clove to create a paste and apply it to the affected area. You may wish to add a tiny bit of salt. Alternatively, you can slowly chew a clove of fresh garlic.
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Guava leaves
These leaves have antibacterial properties that can help heal wounds.It also contains antimicrobial activity that can aid in oral care.
To use this remedy, chew on fresh guava leaves or add crushed guava leaves to boiling water to make a mouthwash
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Anti- inflammatory
You can also reduce swelling and blunt pain signals by taking an anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen. If you do take ibuprofen, try to continue taking the medication every few hours, according to the product label. Avoid taking the medication once and then stopping when you feel relief, or the pain and inflammation is likely to return. If you don’t have ibuprofen, you can take acetaminophen instead; however, while this will help with the pain, it isn’t an anti-inflammatory medication.