Home Remedies For Toothache: Causes, Symptoms, Home Treatment

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Home Remedies For Toothache Causes, Symptoms,
Home Treatment
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Introduction

• The pain which occurs around the teeth and jaws
  can be called as toothache. If the pain persists
  for more than 2 days, it is best to seek advice
  from the dentist. Until then, the simple home
  remedies available at home may provide temporary
  relief from the discomfort.

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What are The Causes of Toothaches?

• Tooth decay, an infection, lose or broken
  fillings, or receding gums can cause it.
• Mouth or jaw injury
• Tooth fracture
• Sinus infection leads to toothaches.
• Tooth decay Due to bacterial invasion tooth
  decay occurs, where the nerves in the teeth may
  be exposed, causing pain.
• Losing a filling If the filling in the mouth is
  lost, the nerve inside the tooth may be exposed
  causing pain.
• Abscessed or infected tooth Due to the dental
  abscess, pus is formed in the tooth, which may
  lead to toothache.
• Accumulation of food particles and debris between
  your teeth. This can happen especially if the
  teeth have spaces between them.
• Teething or wisdom teeth crowning If the wisdom
  teeth are coming in, as well as breaking through
  the gums, they may be pressing against other
  teeth.
• Temporomandibular joint disorders are a disease
  affecting the jaw joint, but can also affect your
  teeth.
• Gum disease Diseases such as gingivitis or
  periodontal disorders can cause toothaches or
  pain.
• Grinding You may grind or clench your teeth at
  night during sleep which can cause additional
  pain.

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What are the symptoms of Toothache?

• Sharp, throbbing, or constant pain in the mouth
• Tooth pain sometimes that occurs when pressure is
  applied
• Swelling associated with painful gums
• Bad taste in the mouth which may occur due to an
  infection in a tooth
• Fever or headache

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When to go to a Dentist?

• If the pain persists more than 2days.
• If the toothache is associated with fever.
• Signs and symptoms of infection, such as swelling
  which causes difficulty in chewing, redness in
  gums or a foul-tasting discharge.
• When toothache causes trouble in breathing or
  swallowing.

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Home Remedies For Toothache
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1. Chewing clove buds

• This is the most common and effective home remedy
  for toothache which is followed from time
  unknown. Chewing the clove bud during the time of
  toothache helps to relieve the condition. The
  clove bud can be kept in between the site of pain
  toothache which gives the fast result to pain
  relief.

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2. Clove oil pulling

• Clove oil or 3 pinches of Clove powder mixed with
  coconut oil should be used for Oil pulling. Focus
  on swishing the oil in the area of pain to
  prevent the numbing in the whole mouth.
• Clove contains Eugenol which acts as a natural
  anesthetic. It helps in numbing and reducing the
  pain to ease a toothache. Eugenol also holds good
  in anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to
  reduce swelling and irritation in the affected
  area.

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3. Salt water Rinsing

• Rinsing the mouth with warm salt water is a
  preventive and very helpful remedy in solving
  toothache. This should be continued thrice daily.
  This remedy is helpful in reducing pain and
  inflammation.

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4. Garlic paste application

• Garlic has been known as a medicine to humanity
  since for thousands of years. In the condition of
  tooth ache create a paste of garlic with a pinch
  of salt and apply in the site of pain.
  Alternatively, chewing fresh garlic can also be
  opted. It not only kills harmful bacteria that
  cause dental plaque but also is an excellent pain
  reliever.

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5. Cinnamon powder with Honey

• Cinnamon powder, when combined honey produces a
  soothing effect. This can be applied to the site
  of pain or infection. It instantly relieves pain.
  Both honey and cinnamon possess anti-bacterial
  properties that work wonders for oral health.

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