Treat Tooth Infection with Natural Remedies

You're experiencing the pain of an infected tooth but are unable to get to the dentist right away. These natural remedies to treat tooth infection may help ease inflammation, infection and that terrible pain.

Acupressure For The Pain of Tooth Infection

Acupressure is an excellent natural way to self-treat a wide variety of health conditions. For the pain of toothache, press the L1 point of the hand corresponding to the side the toothache is on. Press the webbed space between your index finger and thumb, close to the bone at the base of the index finger. Squeeze with as much pressure as you can stand for 15 - 60 seconds several times per day or until relief is felt. For a visual, check out this video.

Herbal Therapy For The Pain of Tooth Infection

Cloves are a tried and true natural remedy for tooth pain. Take the cloves directly from the spice cabinet and place them in between the cheek and the infected tooth. Leave the cloves in place for half an hour or until pain eases. You can also purchase a bottle of clove oil from any health food store. Mix the essential oil with a few drops of vitamin E, which will act as a dilutant, and place the mixture on the infected tooth using a cotton swab.

Homeopathy For Tooth Infection Pain

Homeopathy operates on the principle, "like cures like" and has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health problems, including tooth pain. While there are several homeopathic remedies to treat tooth pain, I will mention two that would have the best effect on severe tooth pain related to infection.

Belladonna - The homeopathic remedy belladonna works best for severe, throbbing pain that gets worse when moving the head and jaw or chewing. The dose is three pellets of 15C every half hour or until pain subsides.

Aconitum Napellus - For a sharp, searing pain and inflammation accompanied by anxiety and restlessness, take five pellets of 7C every fifteen to twenty minutes or until pain subsides.

Note: It is important to note that if you have never tried homeopathic remedies before, it is best to start out with half the recommended dosage to see how you'll respond. Everybody is different and you may find yourself more sensitive than others and need less.

Baking Soda Gargle For Tooth Infection Pain

Put two tablespoons baking soda into a four-ounce glass of warm water and gargle with it. Then hold it in your mouth for 45 seconds. Do this until the mixture is gone. The trick to making this natural toothache remedy work is to be sure the water is as warm as tolerable, almost hot. This remedy provides temporary relief by neutralizing the acid eating away at the tooth. Mealtime can be especially painful so it may be helpful to brush with baking soda in between meals to immediately remove food particles and relieve pain.

Vanilla Extract For The Pain of Tooth Infection

Another natural remedy for toothache is vanilla extract. Take it directly out of the bottle and swish it around in your mouth, concentrating on the infected tooth. Note: If you have a gluten intolerance or allergy, take care to get gluten free vanilla extract so you don't add stomach pain to the tooth pain.

Charcoal Compress For Tooth Infection Pain

Activated charcoal is natural, inexpensive and can be picked up at any health food store. Open a few caplets and shake out the charcoal into a shallow bowl. Add a few drops of water to make a paste and apply it to a piece of gauze. Gently bite down on the gauze with the infected tooth and let the paste squish around in your mouth. You should feel relief within ten minutes.

Epsom Salt Swish For The Pain of Tooth Infection

Using Epsom salt will draw out the infection, ease swelling and inflammation and deliver a strong dose of magnesium to the body, which will help promote relaxation. Fill a four-ounce glass with very warm water and add a tablespoon of Epsom salt. Swish it around in your mouth for thirty seconds to a minute ignoring the terrible taste. Do this until the mixture is gone.

Take Your Vitamins & Minerals

When the body is suffering from any type of infection, it's important to give it the support it needs. Supplement your diet with 500mg of vitamin C and 200-300 milligrams of magnesium to fight infection and inflammation. Note: If you suffer heart or kidney problems, consult a healthcare provider before adding a magnesium supplement.

Seek Medical Attention

If the infection is minor, these natural remedies may be able to completely heal it. However, it is important to seek dental care immediately if the pain does not go away or becomes worse. An untreated tooth infection can spread through the rest of the body and cause serious health problems.