Effective Ways to Seek Relief from Toothache

Toothache indicates soreness or discomfort within or around a tooth, and it is very irritating. The pain is usually accompanied by swelling or reddening of gums and there is always a possibility of an abscess. When an infection reaches deeper parts of a tooth (nerve endings and blood vessels), the person experiences pain in and around the tooth.

A small food particle stuck in a tooth cavity can lead to horrendous pain. Oral hygiene is extremely significant if you wish to prevent tooth infection and tooth decay. Certain simple home remedies help lower toothache and help prevent tooth decay as well.

• Dried Peppermint Leaves: Place some dry peppermint leaves around the infected tooth for 10-15 minutes and then spit them out. Do it 10-15 times per day to get rid of the toothache.
• Camphor: A small piece of camphor can be held under the affected tooth or camphor oil can be applied around the painful tooth. The pain may get reduced slowly.

• Ice: Applying ice from outside is one of the most common toothache remedies. Ice can be placed inside too. Ice helps relieve the pain by creating numbness.

• Warm Saltwater: Rinsing or swishing with warm saltwater helps lower toothache. It helps kill bacteria.
• Whiskey: A swig of whiskey will make the alcohol work as an anesthetic agent and the pain will go away.
• Iodine: Put a drop of iodine on the aching tooth but do not swallow it. The pain will subside gradually.

• Asafetida: Make a paste of half teaspoon 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. This helps relieve the pain.

• Oats: Holding oats around the aching tooth can draw out the pus from the abscess and help reduce pain.
• Oral Hygiene: Brushing teeth after every meal, avoiding too much fatty/sweet food, regular gargling and rinsing with warm salty water, regular dental checkup, adequate intake of vitamins and minerals, following a high fiber diet can prevent tooth decay.

Although we know how crippling the pain can be, we don't care about dental hygiene. It is necessary to know tooth pain causes if you never want to experience that excruciating pain again.

• Gum Diseases: In gum diseases, inflamed gums affect the supporting bone of a tooth adversely. Plaque on the tooth is a good home for bacteria. Bacterial growth can infect the gums and the teeth.
• Wisdom Tooth: Mostly, an impacted wisdom tooth catches bacterial infections and so, for toothache relief, removal of the impacted wisdom tooth is usually advised.

• Tooth Decay: Tooth decay is the main and common cause of toothache. Pathogenic bacteria secrete harmful acids, which destroy tooth enamel. This leads to the formation of tooth cavities.

• Sensitiveness of Tooth Root: Untreated gum diseases or tooth decay may expose the roots of a tooth. Tooth roots are very sensitive and can cause pain. Toothache is usually experienced when you consume hot, cold and sour foods.

• Injury: Any powerful blow to the mouth or forceful biting of any hard object, may result in cracked tooth, leading to pain.
• Non Dental Causes: Sinus, ear infection, impending heart attack are some of the major causes of tooth pain.

Now, if at all you suffer from tooth ache, you can try the home remedies described earlier and can get quick toothache relief. Healthy teeth are essential not only for digestion and overall health but also for good appearance.

Parents should check whether kids brush teeth before going to sleep. Prevention is always better than cure. Home remedies do not cure the problem. To get the cavities filled, you need to fix an appointment with your dentist.

Disclaimer: This is for informative purposes only and does not in any way attempt to replace the advice offered by an expert on the subject.