When you eat a lot of sweet foods, don't rinse your mouth after eating, or don't brush your teeth before going to bed, the leftover food particles stuck between your teeth can give you a really hard time with a toothache someday. If your bad habits lead to an unbearable toothache, you'll have no choice but to visit a dentist.
But if you get a toothache at an inconvenient time at night and can't go to the dentist right away, try out these home remedies shown below. They will help relieve the pain you're experiencing.
Salt
Just because salt is easy to buy, don't underestimate its properties. Rinsing with salt water will remove the leftover food particles stuck between your teeth and relieve the pain in your teeth and gums.
Mix about half a teaspoon of salt with water. Rinse your mouth with this salt water for about a minute. The water should be at room temperature, not ice-cold or hot.
Ice Compress
When it comes to pain and swelling, an ice compress is extremely effective. Put ice water and ice cubes into a bowl, then dip a cloth into the ice water. Wring out the soaked cloth and apply it to your cheek for 5 to 10 minutes. Apply it a bit more firmly on the area that hurts more. You can keep applying the ice compress until the pain subsides.
Green Tea
Green tea can be used in two ways. The first method is to use a green tea bag directly. Soak the green tea bag in hot water, then let it cool down. After that, place it in your mouth and bite down on the area where the tooth hurts. Keep it pressed for a few minutes, and the pain will subside.
The other method is to rinse your mouth with the hot water in which the green tea bag was soaked. Hold this tea water in your mouth for about a minute and rinse with it — this will numb your teeth and relieve the pain.
Garlic
Garlic is also an excellent remedy from the kitchen for relieving toothache. Simply peel the garlic and chew it. If you're worried about having garlic breath, try the other methods mentioned above before resorting to garlic.
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