Tooth Ache

A toothache is one of the worst pain surrounding the teeth and it sometimes feels like an uninvited guest especially when you are going or planning some party.For the school or college going students, it becomes worse if happens during examination time.There are plenty of reasons which causes a toothache.Lack of calcium in the body is the one reason and Formation of Cavities due to persistent bacterial formation especially in the molar or premolar teeth causes a significant toothache is another and more significant cause. The bacteria and germs react with the remains of the food on the teeth produce acids and damages the teeth enamel, in the medical science term this is called infection.There are other reasons of a toothache such as a tooth decay,tooth fracture,a loose filling of a cavity, infection along the gum line called abscessed tooth etc.. When the bacterial infection enters into the root of the teeth then it causes pain. Ear,sinus infection or sometimes heart disease can cause uneasiness or discomfort which resembles a toothache or jaws pain, but these health problems are normally accompanied by a headache.If you have severe Jaws pain then it is advisable to consult your GP immediately.


Natural Home Remedies for Toothache

1. Do a mouthwash which has a combination of EUCALYPTOL, MENTHOL, and THYMOL oil.There are a lot of mouthwash available in the market which contains the above-mentioned oils.All these have germ killing properties and can give you a soothing effect in a little while.You may continue on doing the mouthwash 30 seconds twice a day after brushing.

2. Take a glass of warm water and stir with a teaspoon of salt.Rinse your mouth properly for 30 seconds and spit it out. Do the same exercise till the glass become empty. This will reduce swelling & inflammation and you feel some immediate relaxation in pain.

3.Cloves are the most helpful reliever of a toothache due to its anaesthetic and Numbing properties of its main ingredient called Eugenol. The cloves remedy is one of the oldest and proven ways to cure a toothache. It can be used in two ways. First, one is to get clove oil from the market, make sure that the clove oil must contain the Eugenol as an active ingredient. Place some clove oil on your affected tooth for some time till you feel some numbness in the gums than spit it out. Repeat the process 2-3 times in an hour. Another way is to get some raw cloves and place it between your bad teeth and Crush it. You will feel the tingling sensation in your mouth which will lead to having some numbness in the gums and last couple of hours.It's better to place a clove in the night-time between your bad teeth and sleep.This will get some relief from pain.

4.Spinach is a rich source of vitamins which not only helps in a toothache but also prevents bad breath and makes the gum strong.Take a few Spinach leaves and chew them to get some relieve from a toothache

5.When it comes to home remedies for a toothache, Asafoetida is the one which can be found in every house and my Grand ma always recommending for the instant relief from a toothache. It is something and very Easy to prepare. Take some Asafoetida and mix it sweet lemon juice and dip the Cotton ball and place the cotton between the bad teeth.it will relieve the pain immediately.

6.Use of Onion is Best for a toothache. People who eat raw onion daily with the food they are less susceptible to any dental problems.Onion has Germs and bacteria killing properties. If you have a toothache then chew the raw onion between the affected teeth. You will get relief in a little while.

7. Garlic has antibiotic properties which flight with Many types of bacteria . Take two of garlic bud and chew it.It will give you immediate relief.

8. use of salt mixed with Black pepper powder is also very helpful to get some immediate relief from a toothache. Take equal amount of black pepper powder and salt to make a paste. Rub it on the affected gum. After rubbing you will feel numbness in the gums thereby an instant relief from a toothache.

9. Ice cubes are one of the easiest solutions of a toothache as the ice-cubes can be found in every household.Place the ice cube or crushed ice pack over the affected tooth. This will numb the tooth and gives immediate relief. There are many others home-made remedies available which I think not fair to list it here as some of the materials are really not available at everyone home and will take a time to prepare. The above list is one of the most used and proven home remedies for a toothache. 

Last but not the least,Please do the following to avoid any tooth related problems as prevention is better than cure:

1. Have a regular toothbrush before going to bed in the night.This will clear all the remains of food from gums and teeth thereby less chance of bacteria formation.

2.NO TO sweets or chocolates before going to bed.

3.Take protein and calcium rich foods.