Toothache Relief

A toothache is the soreness or discomfort within or around a tooth, which might be irritating. Toothache is usually accompanied by swelling or reddening of gums and there is always a possibility of abscess. A toothache starts emerging when an infection reaches the deeper parts of the tooth, the nerve endings and blood vessels. We all are aware and scared of the horrendous toothache, when a food particle gets stuck in a tooth cavity. Sitting in front of a dentist, can cause even the bravest men to surrender! Only a person who has experienced toothache, can explain how crippling it is! Almost every one of us has experienced the harrowing pangs of toothache, at least once in the lifetime. We all know how excruciating toothache can get, however, we just overlook the precautionary measures. Let's first have a look at the different tooth pain causes.

Toothache Causes

    * Gum Diseases: In gum diseases, inflamed gums affect the supporting bone of a tooth. The plaque on the tooth is a good home for bacteria, which can infect the gums. Read more on periodontal diseases.
    * Wisdom Tooth: Impacted wisdom teeth can be the cause of toothache. Mostly, the impacted wisdom tooth catches bacterial infections and so, for such wisdom toothache relief, removing of the tooth is usually advised. Read more on wisdom teeth infection.
    * Tooth Decay: Tooth decay is the main and common cause of toothache. Harmful bacteria secrete harmful acids, which destroy tooth enamel and tooth cavities are formed.
    * Injury: Any powerful blow to the mouth or forceful biting of a hard object, may result in cracked tooth, leading to toothache.
    * Sensitiveness of Tooth Root: Untreated gum diseases or tooth decay may expose the roots of a tooth. The roots of the teeth are very sensitive and can cause tooth pain, which can be noticed during consumption of hot, cold and sour foods.
    * Non Dental Causes: Sinus, ear infection, impending heart attack can be some of the causes of toothache.

To prevent toothache, dental health has to be taken care of. Oral hygiene is extremely significant if we wish to prevent tooth infection and decay. Here are some tips for proper dental care and home remedies for toothache pain relief.

Toothache Relief Home Remedy

    * Warm Salt Water: Warm salt water rinses or swishing with warm salt water will give relief to the toothache.
    * Clove: A clove can be held under the affected tooth or cotton saturated with clove oil can be pressed and kept around the painful tooth. Clove is analgesic in nature.The pain will subside slowly.
    * Camphor: A small piece of camphor can be held under the affected tooth or camphor oil can be applied around the paining tooth. The pain will be reduced soon.
    * Ice: Applying ice from outside is one of the most common toothache remedies. It can be placed inside also. It relieves the pain by creating numbness.
    * Oil of Oregano: Oil of oregano has excellent antibiotic properties. It can prevent tooth decay. Read more on oregano oil dosage.
    * Dried Peppermint Leaves: Dried peppermint leaves can be placed around the aching tooth for 10-15 minutes and then spit them out. Do it 10-15 times per day, to relieve toothache.
    * Fresh Peppermint: Add some fresh peppermint in salt and water and boil it for 5 minutes. Drink the lukewarm water. It will act as pain killer.
    * Whiskey: A swig of whiskey will make the alcohol work as anesthetic agent and the pain will get reduced.
    * Iodine: Put a drop of iodine on the aching tooth but do not swallow it. The pain will subside.
    * Garlic: If a paste of garlic with some rock salt is applied on the aching tooth, pain is reduced fast.
    * Asafetida: Make a paste of half tea spoonful asafetida and lemon juice and apply it on the aching tooth. It is an excellent pain killer.
    * Cucumber: Hold thick slices of cucumber under the affected tooth and it will relieve the pain soon.
    * Oats: Holding oats around the aching tooth, can draw out the pus from the abscess and thus, can help reduce the pain. Read more on tooth abscess home remedies.
    * Oral Hygiene: Brushing the teeth after every meal, avoiding too much of fatty or sweet food items, regular gargling and rinsing with warm salty water, regular dental check-up at the dentist's clinic, adequate intake of vitamins and minerals, following a high fiber diet can prevent tooth decay.