Anyone who's had a toothache recently will vouch for how absolutely distracting it is to have one. Its like all your attention is suddenly focused on a dull ache in your mouth and you can't focus on anything else. As chance would have it, this often occurs in the middle of the night, when you cant pick up the phone out of desperation and call your dentist.
You can pick up numbing gells or painkillers at the pharmacy, but there are natural medicine alternatives that may be as effective, if not more so. You definitely want to consult your dentist before opting for natural toothache remedies because some may alleviate the pain but do nothing for the problem, and others may be the wrong remedy. As with any medical decision, its always best to consult with one or several medical.
Here are a few tips that may help your toothache ache a little less, especially in the middle of the night:
1: Stay away from sour, salty and sweet foods. They will probably make your toothache flair up even more. The sweet foods will help micro organisms accumulate in your mouth, and invite cavities.
2: Chop up and chew some onion. You'll probably give yourself a case of bad breath but if it helps reduce your pain, its certainly worth a try. Just keep some mouth wash nearby. Similarly, garlic has been found effective for severe toothaches.
3: Clove contains antiseptic properties which fight against bacteria. Clove is known as a popular home remedy for toothaches.
4: Asafetida is a spice which is rich in minerals and vitamins, and helps strengthen teeth.
5: A wheat grass juice is good for its natural antibacterial properties.
6: Likewise ground black pepper mixed with a little salt and clove oil is extremely effective against a toothache.
7: As a last alternative, you might opt for a whiskey or brandy, soaked onto a cotton ball, and applied directly onto the tooth. Y
When you are deciding between a traditional painkiller and an alternative medicine, you do want to look at the side-effects of both. Some medications will give you temporary relief but are hard on your stomach and liver.
Of course, if the pain is excruciating, get yourself in to see a dentist as quickly as possible. Its best to know what the official diagnosis is before at the best remedy. If you find that chewing onion helps, so that you can get in to see your dentist, then chew away.
You can pick up numbing gells or painkillers at the pharmacy, but there are natural medicine alternatives that may be as effective, if not more so. You definitely want to consult your dentist before opting for natural toothache remedies because some may alleviate the pain but do nothing for the problem, and others may be the wrong remedy. As with any medical decision, its always best to consult with one or several medical.
Here are a few tips that may help your toothache ache a little less, especially in the middle of the night:
1: Stay away from sour, salty and sweet foods. They will probably make your toothache flair up even more. The sweet foods will help micro organisms accumulate in your mouth, and invite cavities.
2: Chop up and chew some onion. You'll probably give yourself a case of bad breath but if it helps reduce your pain, its certainly worth a try. Just keep some mouth wash nearby. Similarly, garlic has been found effective for severe toothaches.
3: Clove contains antiseptic properties which fight against bacteria. Clove is known as a popular home remedy for toothaches.
4: Asafetida is a spice which is rich in minerals and vitamins, and helps strengthen teeth.
5: A wheat grass juice is good for its natural antibacterial properties.
6: Likewise ground black pepper mixed with a little salt and clove oil is extremely effective against a toothache.
7: As a last alternative, you might opt for a whiskey or brandy, soaked onto a cotton ball, and applied directly onto the tooth. Y
When you are deciding between a traditional painkiller and an alternative medicine, you do want to look at the side-effects of both. Some medications will give you temporary relief but are hard on your stomach and liver.
Of course, if the pain is excruciating, get yourself in to see a dentist as quickly as possible. Its best to know what the official diagnosis is before at the best remedy. If you find that chewing onion helps, so that you can get in to see your dentist, then chew away.
