Anyone who’s ever had a toothache can attest just how painful and debilitating it can be – that surely he/she would never want to experience the same kind of pain again. Thankfully, there are a number of remedies you can use to deal with the toothache.
Over-the-counter medications are the perfect answer to a toothache but these might not be readily available or you might want to choose natural alternatives first. It is good to know that there are stuff you can easily find in the kitchen that could help against toothaches.
Fresh Guava Leaves
The anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties of guava leaves can help alleviate toothaches. You can either chew on the guava leaves to extract the juice or use a mortar and pestle to do the job. The important thing is that the juice is able to work on the affected area.
Another option is to create a mouthwash from 5 guava leaves boiled in a cup of water.
Warm Salt Water
Take half a spoon of salt (common kitchen salt) and dissolve in a glass of warm water. Use as mouthwash.
Cloves
You can use clove oil directly on the affected tooth or create a paste from ground cloves and olive/clove oil to apply on the affected area.
Salt and Pepper
Create a paste from equal amounts of salt and pepper, plus a little amount of water. Apply on the affected area.
Garlic
Chew on a clove of garlic but if that is too much for your taste buds, you can opt to use crushed garlic clove or garlic powder; mix with salt and apply on the affected area.
We hope these remedies helped alleviate your toothache. If symptoms persist, it is best to consult your dentist as your teeth might need more than just some pain relievers and natural remedies.
Source: Top 10 Home Remedies