Toothache is a type of pain that is very uncomfortable and can affect all daily activities, even when the ache is a mild one. Therefore it is important that we understand and know some important home remedies that can help us alleviate this uncomfortable feeling.
Generally, this type of pain arises due to a particular defect, such as a cavity in the tooth or the breaking of a tooth. The ideal is that whenever the toothache appears, we go to the dentist as soon as possible. However, we know that this is not always so easy to do. Therefore, understanding some quick home remedies that can be made from home and easy to find ingredients can be helpful in alleviating the pain in cases of a mild ache or before a professional is later consulted. [1]
Some of the most proven home remedies against toothache are:
Garlic
Garlic is a very popular remedy that is traditionally used to treat toothache. Even though it can be unpleasant due to its strong smell, it has good features that help to quickly combat pain and even prevent the worsening of any infection that may be in the affected area. [2]
To use garlic, you can cut a clove of garlic in half and apply it with the cut part directly against the gum of the affected teeth, or place the clove over the sore tooth and chew the garlic. To remove the strong smell of garlic when you are done, you can wash your teeth or rinse with an elixir, for example.