My Top 5 Natural Remedies to Relieve Tooth Pain

It is a strange coincidence that this assignment was available, because this is a subject that is fresh on my mind. Why you ask is it fresh on my mind? Because I just went through the pain of an abscessed molar.

During my plight for the cure of the toothache, I came across some remedies; some that did not work, but some that gave me temporary natural relief. I hope these remedies help you, and please remember these remedies should not be a substitute for dental care by a licensed dentist.

Clove oil- You can buy a small vial of clove oil at any major stores like Target or Wal-Mart. It usually comes in a kit with small pieces of cotton and a pair of tweezers. Dip the cotton in the clove oil and place directly on the ache. I have used this remedy, and it has worked for cavities in molars. One note, clove oil is very strong, and if you have sensitivity to spices, this may give a burning sensation in your mouth.

Peppermint leaves/oil- Peppermint has many of the similar qualities as clove oil, but a bit more palatable. Some people believe that peppermint leaves when chewed is a natural pain reliever for dental pain. I have not tried this, but the method is as such: Take two peppermint leaves and chew until wet. When the leaves are wet, place directly on the affected tooth. Follow up with a rinse of eight ounces of warm water with two teaspoons of salt.

Salt water rinse

I used this several times per day when my molar abscessed and it brought the abscess to the surface to where it could be drained.

The recipe I used was simple and as follows:

8-10 ounces of warm water

3 tablespoons of sea salt (Table salt is OK as well)

Dissolve the salt into the water, and swish around in the mouth, especially where the pain is. Do not swallow. Spit out and repeat as needed. Not only does this reduce the swelling (which makes the pain go away) it draws the poison out to where you can drain the abscess. Follow up with salt water rinses until the draining stops. Seek a dentist as soon as possible.

Grandma's recipe: Cinnamon and Honey

My grandmother told me a recipe she used for her toothache, and I thought she was mistaken. She told me to make a paste of ground cinnamon and pure honey (Do not use raw honey) and place on the aching tooth. You can use this remedy up to three times a day. The pain usually is reduces in about 15 to 30 minutes. I tried it and it does work. This recipe works best if the paste is warm.

Alcohol

Now, before I get negative comments on alcohol, I am not promoting the consuming of conventional alcohol to "numb" the pain. What I am referring to is substances which contain a pure form of alcohol that physically numb the tooth such as pure vanilla extract. Take a few drops of pure vanilla extract (not imitation vanilla) and place directly on the affected area. Use sparingly.

Above all, tooth pain is usually an indicator of a serious condition that a dentist should evaluate. Taking care of the pain just masks the underlying problem. This guide is meant to help relieve tooth pain until you can see a dentist. Be sure to call your dentist as soon as you are able.