| Natural
Remedy |
What
experts say about these toothache pain relief remedies |
Clove
oil
(Syzygium
aromaticum)
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Clove oil is shown to ease toothache by numbing the gums. It also
shows potent antibacterial and antifungal activities in lab studies.
Dentist use clove oil to treat and cure dry socket (after a tooth
extraction).
The German commission E has given clove oil the
approval as a topical pain reducing and antiseptic agent.
Directions:
Apply clove oil to the affected tooth and gum using a cotton-tip swab
(Q-Tip), toothpick or a finger. Massage the oil in as often as
needed.
You may apply the clove oil into a cotton ball or gauze pad and place
it on the affected tooth if the pain is severe.
Note:
Avoid swallowing excessive amounts of clove oil by making sure you do
not apply too much.
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| Willow bark |
Willow
bark is used as a pain reliever as well as an anti-inflammatory. It is
shown in clinical studies to help with arthritis pain and may be as
helpful for dental pain. Indeed in Germany and Britain, it is
approved for various types of inflammatory disease. It is
approved
to treat toothaches in France.
Dose:
Take 20 to 80 mg up to three times daily with food.
Warning:
Willow bark contains the active ingredient salicin which may cause
stomach upset similar to Aspirin. If you have an Aspirin (ASA) allergy
do not take willow bark.
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| Chamomile |
Helpful
Chamomile is traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory to treat
sinus infections, sore gums and irritation of the skin and on the
inside the
mouth.
Directions:
Make a cup of chamomile tea and rinse mouth with it. As well,
as soak a cotton ball or gauze and place it onto the affected
tooth and gum area.
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Corydalis
(Cordyalis
yanhusua) |
Helpful
This traditional
Chinese medicine
(TCM) herb is used to treat pain, inflammation of the stomach
(gastritis) and bacterial infections. It has been used to help
ease the pain from toothaches.
Dose:
Take 3 to 6 gram of the extract
once or twice daily.
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Thyme
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Helpful
Thyme
contains the active ingredient thymol commonly found in mouthwash. It
may be helpful in treating gingivitis (inflammation of the gum),
preventing tooth decays and reducing dental pain.
Direction:
Use a mouth rinse (for example, Listerine) containing thymol as
directed by the manufacturer.
As well, soak a cotton ball or gauze and place it onto the affected
tooth and gum area.
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Wintergreen
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Helpful
Wintergreen
oil contains methyl salicylate (a chemical with properties similar to
Aspirin or ASA). It is known to reduce pain and inflammation.
Direction:
Use a mouthwash (example Listerine) that contains oil of wintergreen as
directed by the manufacturer.
As well, soak a cotton ball or gauze and place it onto the affected
tooth and gum area.
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| Oregano Oil |
Helpful
Some experts suggest applying oil of oregano onto the tooth to help with
the pain. Oregano oil also has antibacterial activities.
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| Ginger |
Helpful
The
antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties of fresh ginger is shown
to help with arthritis pain and may be helpful for treating an aching
tooth as well.
Directions:
Fresh
Ginger
- Cut the ginger into slices and place it so that it touches the area
where the tooth is painful. It may cause a stinging sensation at first.
Tea - Ginger tea can also be used as a drink.
Mouth
Rinse - Place slices of ginger in 250 mL (1 cup) of warm
water and rinse as often as needed.
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