Tooth pain, toothache or dental pain is a pain that occurs in the teeth, or in the supporting structures of teeth that found in the oral cavity. The excruciating pain may also engulf the cheek and the ears later. Thankfully, we have some home remedies for tooth pain that alleviate the discomfort, swelling, and trauma.
The causes of tooth pain can be both dental and non-dental diseases, and health conditions. These include an inflammation affecting the pulp area (caused by the decay of a tooth, dental trauma, among others).May also involve hypersensitivity, apical periodontitis, dental abscesses (collection of the pus), infections of the gum (including gingivitis), injury to the tooth, cracked tooth, teething, a loose tooth filling, and others.Full view of infographics.
The dental causes of tooth pain involve the dental pulp structure (also known as the periodontal), in the majority of cases. The non-dental, or non-odontogenic causes of the condition, include angina pectoris, maxillary sinusitis, and others.
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Structure Of The Tooth And Patho-Physiology Of Tooth Pain
The tooth consists of the outer shell, which is composed of the calcified (containing calcium) hard tissues, and the inner core. The pulp (the inner core), consists of the blood vessels and the nerves. What we see as teeth are the crowns (covered by enamel), which anchored within the bone through the roots. The cementum covers the roots. Dentin is within the enamel and the cementum and forms the major part of the tooth. It also surrounds the inner pulp system. Stimulation of the pulp nerves causes the pain sensation. This stimulus can be both exogenous (caused by the metabolic byproducts, bacterial toxins, chemicals, or injury/trauma), or endogenous (caused by the inflammatory mediators) in origin, and leads to pain in the tooth.
23 Home Remedies For Tooth Pain Relief
Home remedies for tooth pain and swelling are readily available and accessible. These natural and other substances are found quickly in the kitchen and used to lower the pain and inflammation caused by a toothache. The remedies have a low cost, and the methods of application of these, are also quite easy to follow.
Ginger And Cayenne Paste
Capsaicin, the main compound found in cayenne, offers the medicinal benefits useful for lowering pain and swelling. The two spices work synergistically to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation). Mix them in equal amounts, and also add a few drops of water, so that you get an even-textured paste. Now roll one clea
n cotton ball in the mush, until it saturated with it. Next, place the cotton ball on the affected tooth. Avoid contacting the ball with the gums and the tongue. Let the ball sit, until the pain is gone.
You can use the two spices separately also, as both are potent enough to kill the pain.
Lukewarm Salt Water
The pain caused by the inflamed tooth nerves can be reduced by the use of salt water. Rinse the mouth by using lukewarm salt water, multiple times during the day. Apart from reducing both pain and inflammation, salt water will also not allow the infection to spread further.
Garlic
Garlic contains allicin, saponins, and flavonoids, among other compounds that are effec
tive in relieving the tooth infection symptoms. The spice has anti-biotic properties and stalls the multiplication of painkilling bacteria, which are a cause of tooth pain. To lower or reduce the pain, crush a few garlic cloves (4 or 5), and add some amounts of table salt to it (a quarter of 1 teaspoon). Apply the paste to the affected areas of the tooth, once daily, until the pain and inflammation are gone. Garlic is one of the more lasting home remedies for tooth pain.
Salt and Pepper
Pepper, the common spice, contains phytochemicals in the form of piperidines, amides, safrole, and pyrrolidines (apart from piperine) that have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The combination of salt with the ordinary spice increases the therapeutic effects, and the synergy helps to relieve the symptoms of a toothache, including pain, faster.
To heal the symptoms, mix a quarter teaspoon of the common salt with a pinch of the pepper powder. Add a little water drop so that you get a paste. Apply the paste to the affected area of the oral cavity/tooth, which is the source of pain. The application will also offer relief from tooth sensitivity, dental cavities, bad breath, and painful and bleeding gums. Try to follow the remedy once a day, until the pain is completely gone.
Liquor
Any form of alcohol brings fast relief to the health condition of tooth pain, but brandy is the most preferred option. Liquor acts on the pain receptors and lowers the sensation of pain. Soak a clean cotton ball into the drink, and place it on the affected tooth. Follow the remedy once or twice a day, until the pain is over.
Bayberry
Bayberry, or Myrica, is a shrub native to many parts of the world, including North America and Asia. Obtain the scrapings of the bark of the tree, and make a paste using them by powdering the bark and mixing vinegar in it. Apply the paste to the affected tooth/oral cavity area, once a day. Follow the remedy twice or thrice a week, until you get substantial relief. You can also use the paste for strengthening the gums.
Cloves
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds that used for ages for medicinal benefits. Apart and an important constituent of the Chinese and Indian medical system, cloves are used for their painkilling properties, or as an anodyne even today. The essential oils found in the spice also have antioxidant, anti-inflam
matory, and antiseptic properties. They fight infection, act as an analgesic, and a toothache all the symptoms associated with tooth pain.
To get rid of the tooth pain, make a powder of 2 whole cloves by grinding them. Add a bit of any vegetable oil or clove oil, and apply the mixture to the affected tooth. Alternatively, you can also dab a clean cotton ball into clove oil (sold as an OTC product at pharmacies), and place the cloth on the affected tooth. Follow the remedy once or twice a day, until the symptoms are completely gone.
Wheat Grass
Wheatgrass can be one at the general and drug stores, in the form of powder or juice. It gets prepared from the wheat plant. It contains many vitamins, including Vitamin C, E, B, and others. Wheat Grass also has minerals, including selenium, iron, zinc, copper and others. The grass juice acts as an antioxidant and also has proteins that promote the growth of healthy cells.
To lower the swelling, pain, and inflammation, use the wheatgrass juice in the form of mouthwash twice daily. You can also chew the grass. The remedy will lessen the symptoms, and will also prevent the infection from spreading further.
Ice Packs
Ice packs are proven the remedy for tooth pain. Application of ice numbs the endings of the tooth pulp nerves. To lower the pain, wrap a few small ice cubes in a cotton cloth. Place the bag gently on the cheek area of the affected tooth, until it gets discomforting. When the nerves are exposed, this method will cause more suffering, and hence avoid it in those circumstances.This home remedies for tooth pain are
Onions
Onions are a source of particular phytochemical compounds (including phenolics), and other substances that offer both antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties. The application of onion juice removes the harmful bacteria by killing them and controls the spread of infection. To lower the pain, place a small piece of freshly cut onion, over the affected tooth.
Asafoetida
The herb Asafetida is known to have anti-microbial action and stops the growth and spread of bacteria that are the cause of for. To lower the pain and inflammation, mix around half spoon of asafoetida powder (sold at local drug stores and pharmacies), and two spoons of lemon juice. Warm the mixture a little bit, and then apply it to the affected tooth once it comes back to the room temperature. You will find that the pain has gone in almost no time. This herb is also useful for treating the bleeding gums.
Guava Leaves
Guava leaves are rich in polyphenols (like leucocyanidin and gallocatechin), and carotenoids, which are anti-oxidant in nature. They can also control the inflammation, lessen pain, and also stop the growth of harmful bacteria. To lower the pain and inflammation occurring because of the inflamed nerves of the tooth pulp, chew a few fresh leaves of the guava tree, in a way that the juice of leaves affects the affected oral areas. Alternatively, you can also make a solution of guava leaves, by boiling few of them in water. Add some salt to the mixture, let it cool sufficiently, and then use it as the mouthwash.
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract can numb the affected painful area, as it contains alcohol. The extract is useful in treating pain caused because of tooth hypersensitivity. To reduce and alleviate the pain, dab a small cotton ball into the vanilla extract. Now place the cotton ball on the affected tooth gently. Follow the remedy twice or thrice every day, until you get satisfying relief. The vanilla extract is also one of the preferred home remedies for tooth pain for kids, as the growing children like the taste of the extract.
Tea
The warm and soothing peppermint tea can heal the inflamed nerves, and lower the pain that is caused by a tooth infection or injury. To lower the pain and inflammation, put A regular spoon of dried pepperm
int leaves in a single cup of water. Bring the water to boil, and then steep for around 20 minutes. Once the tea cools down to the lukewarm temperature, swish it inside the mouth, and then spit. You will get relief from the pain soon. Black tea also has particular tannin that acts as an analgesic. One of the best amongst all home relief for tooth pain, is the black tea bag, as it is quite easy to access and use. You can place a warm black tea bag on the affected tooth so that the pain and swelling lower.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide sold as an OTC product at the drug stores and pharmacies. It can kill the harmful bacteria instantly. Use the 3% hydrogen peroxide solution (higher concentrations are dangerous), dilute it further using water, and then use the mixture as the mouthwash.
Note: Never swallow hydrogen peroxide. Spit out after swishing for a couple of seconds.
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Myrrh
The Myrrh aromatic resin formed by the thorny tree (genus Commiphora). It has an essential oil by the name Oleoresin. Apart from perfumes, the myrrh resin extracts also used in medicines (for wound dressings). The compounds found in the resin, by the name guggul, balsam, opoponax, and bisabolol have antiseptic and anti-microbial properties. The myrrh compounds also act as an analgesic and lower the pain and inflammation caused by a toothache, sprains, and bruises.This is another method of home Remedies For Tooth Pain.
To end the pain and kill the harmful bacteria, simmer one big spoon of the Myrrh powder (sold at pharmacies) in 2 cups of water, for 30 minutes. Next strain the liquid, and let it cool sufficiently. Add one spoon of this solution, in half cup of water and rinse. Follow the remedy five times a day, until a toothache is completely gone.
Choose The Right Oral Care Products
When affected by a tooth pain, or tooth disease, always use toothpaste that has been formulated to treat hypersensitivity. Also, use only a soft bristles toothbrush, so that the affected oral areas (including gums) are not inflamed further. Avoid brushing the infected/affected tooth directly, until the pain and inflammation are gone.
Chewing Gum
If the pain is caused by a lost tooth filling, or because of a broken tooth, you can use the
chewing gain to lower the pain. Soften the chewing gum by chewing it, and cover the exposed tooth area through it. The remedy also works for a tooth filling that has gone loose. Remember to reach the dentist soon, before the situation worsens.
Acupressure
Use your thumb for pressing the acupressure point (for tooth pain) that is located on the back of the other hand. This stage is where the index finger and the base of the thumb meet. Apply the pressure for a brief period of 2 minutes. The applied pressure will release endorphin, which will lower pain, and offer you a better and more relaxed state of mind.
Note: This acupressure method is not one of the home remedies for tooth pain during pregnancy, and must be avoided by the pregnant woman.
Olive Oil and Coconut Oil Mixture
This remedy is one of the best home remedies for wisdom tooth pain. The mixture of the olive and coconut oil can lower the inflammation, which mostly affects the teething babies as well. Mix equal drops of each of the oils, and then rub the mixture on the affected tooth area of the baby.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil, just like peppermint tea, can lower the inflation, and offer you relief from the pain. Apply a few drops of the oil on the affected tooth area directly. Follow the remedy a few times during the day, until the symptoms such as inflammation and pain are gone. Peppermint oil also is one of the better home remedies for tooth pain for kids, as the young ones like its characteristic aroma.
Avoid smoking
Smoking will worsen your toothache. Avoid it. Also, do not chew tobacco in any form. It is better to quit the dangerous habit altogether.
Prevention
Most forms of tooth pain, including the sharp and acute pain, and the longer chronic pain, are caused by the diseases that relate to plaque accumulation. Maintenance of oral hygiene in a regular manner and avoidance of the cariogenic diet (a diet high in fermentable carbohydrates) can prevent oral diseases and tooth pain to a greater extent. You should consume the refined sugars lesser number of times during the day, and also brush the teeth at least two times each day (at regular intervals). Use of a fluoride or sensitivity treatment toothpaste (one of the home remedies for tooth pain after filling), and flossing help in keeping the teeth strong and healthy. A Regular visit to a dentist is advised so that any abnormalities can be detected early.Learn about Root Canal here.
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