Remedies for Adults with Tooth Pain

Does your Tooth Need Personal or Professional Touch?

Depending on the root of the problem, you may or may not have to go to a dentist for tooth pain. If you have an inkling that your tooth pain is due to an abscess, loose fillings, cavities, or extreme sinus condition, remedies should only be used at relief until you can visit your doctor. However, if you are experiencing tooth or gum pain due to minor, short-lasting sinus conditions from being sick, the recent addition or removal of braces or because your wisdom teeth are growing in without alignment complications, at-home care may be the only solution you need to take care of it. Below are a few options you can do to take care of toothaches in addition to or without having to resort to using chemicals such as Orajel.

Remedies to Treat Tooth Pain Naturally

Salt Water Solution

Salt water is an excellent cleanser when you need to treat infected areas infested with bacteria and pus as it loosens debris as it eases the pain. Treat the solution as a mouthwash by swishing it for about 30 seconds before spitting it out to draw out the debris and reduce swelling Add about half a teaspoon of salt to every cup of water. Be sure to boil the water to help dissolve the mixture quicker. The warmth provides even more soothing benefits that extends as far as the throat.

Peppermint Tea

Peppermint is fragrant and flavorful as tea, and drinking it will help numb the pain. Peppermint contains tannins, an astringent, that help with both swelling and pain. Add a teaspoon of dried peppermint leaves to every eight ounces of water and allow it to sit for 15-30 minutes to cool down. When it does, swish it in your mouth the same way you would salt water and spit it out. Alternatively, you can use the tea bag directly on your tooth after heating or freezing it.

Hydrogen Peroxide

The mouth is able to effectively eliminate bacteria, odor or foul taste when hydrogen peroxide is swished then rinsed with water. In order to avoid possible irritation or burning of the gums, combine equal portions of 3% hydrogen peroxide with water rather than using the full strength. Any pain felt will also be temporarily relieved. It is important to not swallow this solution because it can cause intestinal or stomach issues.

Clove Oil

Cloves, derived from eugenol, is a naturally occurring anesthetic that numbs the nerves to decrease the level of pain. A little goes a long way with this, and it should be used with caution. If you are not careful, it can do more harm than good in regards pain and sensitivity should it land on the tongue or tender gum tissue. It is best to apply 1-2 drops on a cotton ball directing it to the affected tooth to have the most control. You will notice the numbing effects not long after applying it, but keep in mind it only lasts for a few minutes.

Ginger and Cayenne Pepper 

Ginger and cayenne pepper are spicy in their own way, and one would think both should stay far away from the mouth when dealing with tooth pain to avoid irritation. Interestingly enough, the combination does more good than harm when the application is done right. They work as powerful painkillers, especially cayenne pepper. The active ingredient of the red pepper is capsaicin, which prevent pain messages from being sent to the brain. Make a 50:50 paste with water and at apply it to the area with a cotton ball. As a note, you only want it to touch the tooth while keeping it away from the tongue and gums. The paste may remain as long as it is needed until the pain leaves.

Baltic Essentials Amber            

Tooth pain is a domino effect within the mouth where one thing activates another until pain is the final result. Inflammation that travel to the gums, and tooth pain happen for a variety of reasons, but treatment options often involve getting rid of the infection
causing the inflammation. If you are dealing with tooth pain you want to ease while waiting for a specialist (when severe) or are having minor issues that can be controlled without the help of a professional, you can also try amber. Baltic Essentials Amber naturally treats tooth pain caused by inflammation and infection as it simultaneously provides analgesic effects to the area. When you wear baltic amber, the beads are activated after being warmed from the body and move to the bloodstream. Toothaches can be a problem of the past when it is treated properly and the soonest possible when you do see it.