Toothache can happen to anyone. It causes a lot of inconvenience: it interferes with sleep, normal drinking, eating, talking, laughing and working. Because of this, nervousness arises and the mood disappears. An effective way to eliminate it is to visit the dentist. But if the disease is taken by surprise, you can try to get rid of the pain in the tooth with folk remedies.
Character of pain
When such a problem occurs, you must first find out the cause of its appearance by visiting a dentist. But what to do if the discomfort caught you by surprise - during a trip, at night or on weekends? In such a situation, you should try to eliminate the pain with traditional medicine and drugs. They will help alleviate the condition before going to the doctor.
Before you get rid of the pain syndrome, you need to find out what could provoke its appearance. Toothache has a different character, there are several of its varieties. It can be aching or sharp,to disturb periodically, attacks or constantly. Still unpleasant sensations differ in intensity.
Most pathologies of the oral cavity are asymptomatic for a long time until the nerve endings are affected. Therefore, it is better to immediately contact the dentist when the tooth hurts badly. Home methods, of course, will also help get rid of discomfort, but you should not delay going to the doctor.
Causes of discomfort
Tooth is a bone-mineral formation, which in itself cannot hurt. Unpleasant sensations arise when it is destroyed, when a system sensitive to stimuli is exposed. The following ailments can cause toothache:
- Gum problems. Such diseases are characterized by unpleasant sensations of a aching nature, aggravated by any touch to the affected area.
- Pulpitis. With inflammation of the internal tissues of the tooth, discomfort appears in the form of attacks in the evening and at night. If the disease turns into a severe purulent-diffuse form, then the person is disturbed by sharp pains that radiate to the ear.
- Hyperesthesia (increased enamel sensitivity). Pathology develops due to damage to the dentin layer of the teeth. Unpleasant sensations occur when eating cold or hot food, inhaling frosty air.
- Caries. In this pathological process, the destruction of enamel occurs. At an early stage of its development, the pain syndrome is temporary, which disappears with a thorough rinsing of the oral cavity. On the backgrounddevelopment of caries discomfort becomes permanent.
- Inflammation of the periodontium. With such a dental disease, the ligament that holds the dental unit in the hole is destroyed, and the nerve is damaged. Pain when pressing on the tooth intensifies. Periodontitis can be accompanied by migraines, fever and general malaise.
Quite often, toothache is confused with diseases of the paranasal sinuses, hearing organs, nasopharynx and cervical vertebrae. Find out the exact cause of its appearance will be possible only when contacting a specialist. And before visiting the dentist, folk remedies will help get rid of pain in the tooth.
Medication use
To eliminate discomfort in the tooth, painkillers are used. The most common ones are:
- "Nalgezin";
- "Ketanov";
- "Analgin";
- Nise
- "Aspirin";
- "Dexalgin";
- Nurofen and Baralgin.
But before using them, you must definitely read the instructions. Many drugs contain highly active substances, so exceeding a single dose can lead to dangerous complications.
Even to eliminate toothache, liquid or gel-like remedies are used. Many of them help to cope even with acute pain. They are recommended to be applied about 6 times a day. The gel is used to treat inflamed tissues and open carious cavities. Relief comes instantly, however, this effect lasts no more30 minutes. To eliminate the pain syndrome, use "Metrogil Denta", "Solcoseryl", "Kamistad", "Dentol", "Kalgel" or "Cholisal".
Toothache in a child
It should be remembered that many drugs are contraindicated for the treatment of young children. In such a situation, what to do? If a tooth hurts, folk remedies should not be given immediately. After all, there are many herbal remedies that can cause an allergic reaction. This condition is extremely dangerous, as anaphylactic shock or even coma can develop.
It is best to show the baby to a pediatric dentist when there are unpleasant sensations, he will advise what folk remedies can be used for tooth pain. Another thing to consider is that most pain medications should not be given to children under 12.
Treatment in non-traditional ways
Various infusions and decoctions of plants, food products in folk medicine are effective remedies. Some of them allow you to instantly stop the pain caused by a dental disease. The speed of removing discomfort depends on the frequency of use of compresses and decoctions. But folk remedies for toothache will only help to alleviate the condition for a while. Unfortunately, they are not able to stop the destruction of the enamel and eliminate suppuration.
Many medicinal plants help to quickly remove discomfort in the teeth. One of them is mint. To get rid ofthis problem is enough to take 2-3 leaves of this herb and grind. The resulting porridge-like mixture is applied directly to the aching tooth. Fresh mint can be replaced with essential oil. To stop the discomfort, you need to drop a little of this liquid on a piece of cotton and apply to the affected tooth.
Vanilla powder is great for acute pain. It is sprinkled on a disturbing molar or canine, and covered with a cotton pad on top. Discomfort will completely disappear in 15 minutes.
You can make another remedy for toothache at home from garlic and onions. First, they are ground on a grater, then mixed in the same proportion and a little s alt is added. The finished slurry is applied to the affected molar, covered with a cotton swab. After 5 minutes, the discomfort should pass.
For similar purposes, clove essential oil is also used. A cotton pad is soaked in this liquid and placed on the aching tooth. Relief occurs after 10 minutes, but the pain relief lasts only 2 hours.
How to rinse a tooth in pain: folk remedies
In alternative medicine, the antiseptic properties of plants have long been used. Some of them have an analgesic effect for gum disease and toothache. When unpleasant sensations appear, folk healers advise rinsing your mouth with green tea, in which garlic is added to enhance the effect.
To make a healing drink, you first need to pour 10 grams of tea leaves with boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. In lightlythe cooled liquid is added chopped garlic, mixed, left for another 10 minutes and filtered. Tea should be consumed warm, warmed up if necessary.
Before rinsing a tooth with pain folk remedies, you must first prepare a decoction of medicinal herbs. For this you will need:
- oak bark;
- sage;
- mint;
- pharmacy chamomile;
- linden.
The listed ingredients in equal parts are poured into a saucepan and filled with water. The mixture is sent to the fire until boiling, then cooled to a temperature of 36-40 degrees. Rinse the mouth with a decoction about 6-7 times during the day.
Still many are interested, after tooth extraction, with what folk remedies to relieve pain. Perfectly relieves inflammation and discomfort sage. It is enough to pour 20 grams of grass into hot water and stir. The solution after 15-20 minutes can be used for rinsing. Warm mixture is recommended to hold for about 40 seconds on the cheek. You need to carry out a similar procedure every 30 minutes.
A day after the extraction of the dental unit, doctors advise rinsing your mouth with a solution of iodine and s alt. After its use, the intensity of pain decreases. It is permissible to use such a tool no more than 3 times a day.
Good help to relieve pain from a wisdom tooth folk remedies in the form of infusions. A healing drink based on mint leaves, raspberries and wine vinegar will help to stop discomfort. The components are mixed in a glass jar, after which the container is removed in a dark place for severaldays. After the time has elapsed, the mixture is filtered. Before the rinsing procedure, it should be slightly warmed up to room temperature. It is necessary to store such a product in the refrigerator.
To get rid of toothache, tincture of birch buds is often used. They are poured with alcohol and removed to infuse for ten days. Cotton wool is moistened in such a liquid and applied to the affected “eight”.
Other folk remedies for toothache
At home, to forget about this problem, lard is used both s alted and fresh. But before using the first, all s alt must be cleaned from the surface. In addition, the product must be cold. Salo is applied to the most painful place and left until it warms up. If the discomfort persists, the procedure can be repeated.
Propolis is used to dull the pain in the tooth. As a rule, alcohol tincture is used. An effective pain reliever is made as follows: at least 5 drops of propolis tincture are added to 200 ml of warm water and stirred. Rinsing is performed 4 times a day. Such a solution should be used with caution, since propolis can cause allergies. If itching, rash or watery eyes occur, stop using this mixture immediately.
Also, mummy can be used to relieve toothache, especially if discomfort is due to caries. It is necessary to take a small piece of this product and put it into the resulting cavity, relief will come after 5minutes.
Garlic is an excellent folk remedy for toothache in adults. One clove is cut in half and applied to the affected area. It can still be crushed and wrapped in gauze or bandage. This tool is good to wipe the inflamed gums. It acts quite quickly, but the effect lasts, unfortunately, not too long. Do not forget that all home remedies for toothache only help for a while. Therefore, it is necessary to visit a dental clinic as soon as possible.
If the gums bother you, then you should wash and boil the potatoes in their skins. After that, you need to bend over the container, cover yourself with a towel and breathe for 5 minutes over the steam. Potato decoction can be used to rinse the mouth, but should not be swallowed during the procedure.
Using essential oils
Extracts of medicinal plants have an analgesic effect on the pulp. As a result, there is a temporary numbness. There are many folk methods for toothache based on herbal extracts. For such purposes, they most often use:
- geranium;
- eucalyptus;
- basil;
- fir;
- lemon;
- carnation;
- melissa.
When a toothache occurs, add 4 drops of the desired oil to a cotton swab and apply to the affected area for 5 minutes. Plant extracts are very concentrated, so you should not exceed the exposure time of the lotion and the indicated dosage. If the recommendations are not followed, you can burn the oral mucosa and cause a severe headache. The procedure is allowed to be repeated every fourhours.
Treatment during pregnancy
Some folk remedies, so that the tooth does not hurt, can be used even when carrying a child. Moreover, most pregnant women have to face such a problem.
A safe and effective remedy for eliminating discomfort is plantain, or rather, its juice. Fresh grass leaves are thoroughly washed and passed through a meat grinder. Juice is squeezed out of the resulting mixture. The inflamed gums near the destroyed tooth are rubbed with such a liquid, and a piece of cotton wool soaked in it is also placed in the carious cavity. This plantain remedy is suitable for rinsing your mouth. Pour 40 grams of juice into 250 ml of warm water and stir. The procedure is advised to be carried out at least 4 times a day.
There is a plant that can calm even severe pain. We are talking about horsetail, which is poured with boiling water and left to cool. After 1.5 hours, the product is filtered and used for rinsing. Carry out the procedure with this herb up to 4 times a day.
During childbearing, clove powder is used to get rid of toothache. A little of this mixture is sprinkled on a damp cotton wool, after which it is placed in the hole of the decayed tooth.
Onion peel will help soothe aching teeth during pregnancy. It is carefully crushed, poured with 500 ml of hot liquid and removed to infuse for 10 hours in a dark but warm place. Then the product is filtered and used for rinsing before breakfast and after dinner. Anesthetic liquidrenders for 12 hours.
Dental Tips
Before you use folk remedies for toothache, quickly stopping it, you should remember that herbs and some products can harm. They can cause negative consequences if used incorrectly. You should stop taking the following:
- Alcoholic drinks. They should not be used for anesthesia, they will do more harm than good.
- Meda. This bee product leads to the growth of bacteria, in addition, carious teeth are too sensitive to sweets.
- Warm compresses. They can lead to the development of complications.
In addition, traditional medicine, if used thoughtlessly, can aggravate the situation. It is better to immediately make an appointment with a dentist when pain occurs in a tooth than to self-medicate. Dentists advise seeking help immediately if you experience chills, fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing. These symptoms may indicate the development of an abscess and worsening of the condition.
Folk remedies for tooth pain will quickly help get rid of discomfort, only if you follow all the recommendations of specialists. To avoid such problems, you should constantly be observed by a dentist and take good care of your oral cavity. In addition, it is worth reducing the consumption of sugary foods that damage tooth enamel.
You need to add more roughage to the diet: grain bread, hard vegetables and fruits, nuts and so on. To keep your teeth he althy for a long timeyears, you should regularly drink milk, eat apples and bee propolis.
For the prevention of toothache and diseases of the oral cavity, there are many folk remedies. To strengthen enamel and gums, doctors sometimes advise chewing apple or cherry twigs, as well as honeycombs. Walnut shells will also help make teeth stronger. When using a lemon, do not throw away its seeds. They are best chewed well, as they contain a huge amount of calcium and phosphorus, which are necessary for he althy teeth.
But before you start relieving pain with folk remedies, you should visit a dentist. Only a specialist can make a correct diagnosis, make a verdict and prescribe an effective treatment. With timely access to a doctor, it will be possible to prevent the development of dangerous complications.
