Using Herbs To Remedy A Toothache Articles | Remedy

By: Richard Bleuze

Using Herbs To Remedy A Toothache.

A great natural toothache remedy is to either ground clove or pure food grade clove oil on the affected tooth. This is the most well known of all herbal toothache remedies.

Other great herbal toothache remedies that are available, are:

* Echinacea. This cold and flu remedy has a long history for being a toothache remedy. Try using Echinacea tincture. The best toothache remedy would be to use fresh Echinacea root dug from the ground, so if you have some in your garden, try it some day!

* A few drops of tea tree essential oil can be infused in water. Cleansing the mouth with this solution can give rapid relief to inflamed gums.

* Myrrh toothpastes by Tom's of Maine is a herbal toothpaste that has both an astringent and antibacterial effect. This product is available in all natural foods markets and in many supermarkets.

* If your filling comes out…A paste of slippery elm powder and water put into a tooth where the filling has come out, will be very helpful until one gets to the dentist. And a mouthwash made with sage (Salvia officinalis) or calendula (Calendula officinalis) and a pinch of salt, is beneficial to bleeding gums.

* Oil of oregano - apply directly to tooth or gum, tastes bad and burns a little but has natural anti-biotic properties.

* Ginger Root - can be found at most grocery stores. Cut off a piece of it and remove the skin. Put the piece in your mouth right on the painful tooth & bite down on it. The pain will go away immediately.

* Try using real vanilla extract on a cotton ball and place on the hurting tooth. it'll numb it!

* Garlic Cloves placed on the tooth has helped ease the pain for me in the past.  In fact, I find this herbal remedy fast and everyone has garlic in their kitchens!

Garden or outdoors toothache remedy

The root of the yarrow, which can be found in fields, is an anesthetic. To relieve toothaches, apply the fresh root or leaves to the gums or teeth. It's yet another great herbal toothache remedy.

Raw plantain leaves crushed and placed on the aching tooth will also help stop a toothache. If you happen to have a little salt with you, mix a little salt with the chewed leaves.

So, until you can get your tooth checked out by a professional, below are some toothache remedy ideas that you can perform easily at home:

1. Rinse your toothache away. If your toothache is caused by trapped food, a thorough rinse may dislodge the problem.

2. Floss gently. If swishing doesn't work, you can try to pry the popcorn hulls or tiny bits of meat out from between your teeth by flossing.

3. Hold a swig of whiskey over the painful tooth. Your gums will absorb some of the alcohol and that will numb the pain. Spit out the rest.
 
4. Try rinsing with salty water. After each meal and at bedtime, stir 1 teaspoon of salt into an 8-ounce glass of water. Hold each mouthful, roll it around your mouth. Then, spit it out.

5. I know that it sounds crazy, but try a hand massage. When you have an achy tooth, this can ease the pain by 50 percent. Rub an ice cube into the V-shaped area where the bones of the thumb and forefinger meet. Gently push the ice over the area for 5 to 7 minutes. 

Remember, these toothache remedies should only be used as an emergency treatment. A sharp, throbbing pain is usually irreversible, and the above remedies only relieves the pain, not cure it. Maintaining proper oral hygiene is the key to preventing toothaches. The best way to prevent tooth decay is to brush at least three times a day, preferably after every meal and snack.