What is Good for Severe Toothache
For severe toothache, saltwater, cold compress, and clove oil are effective at home.
What Home Remedies are Good for Severe Toothache
Before going to the dentist, there are several effective methods that can be applied at home to relieve the pain:1- Saltwater Rinse: Gargling with warm water and a small amount of salt cleans bacteria in the mouth and reduces infection, providing temporary relief. This also helps reduce gum swelling.
2- Cold Compress: Applying an ice pack or cold compress externally to the side of the face that hurts constricts the blood vessels in the area, reducing swelling and inflammation. It should be applied in 15-20 minute intervals.
3- Clove Oil: Clove oil has a natural analgesic and antiseptic effect thanks to the eugenol it contains. A small amount of oil dropped onto a cotton swab can be applied directly to the painful area or gums. This method offers a temporary solution by numbing the toothache.
4- Mint Tea Bag: Used and cooled mint tea bags, when placed on the painful area, can have a slight numbing and soothing effect.
5- Medication Use: The fastest and most effective solution for toothache is usually over-the-counter pain relievers. Ibuprofen-based medications (due to their anti-inflammatory properties) or Paracetamol-based medications, which can be found at home, can be preferred depending on the severity of the pain. However, dosage instructions must be strictly followed before use. Medications with blood-thinning properties like aspirin should not be placed directly on the gums, as tissue damage may occur.
