Even people with the healthiest of teeth may experience some sort of toothache in their life, no matter how mild it may be. However, some people deal with excruciating pains from toothaches on a day-to-day basis. Despite proper dental care, it’s still possible for toothaches to occur. Luckily, there are natural herbal remedies and pharmaceuticals that can help relieve the pain.
The most common way to relieve a toothache is through the use of pharmaceuticals, such as Anbesol. With these type of products, all you have to do is rub the affected area with the ointment, and it should relieve the pain after a few minutes. These products should work quickly, unless the tooth’s condition has gotten so bad that most of the tooth has decayed away. Other ways of relieving a toothache is through the use of Tylenol or aspirin. By holding the tablet against the affected area, it should dissolve and temporarily numb the area.
Using herbs to treat your toothache are best used with alcohol or in tincture form. Rinse the tincture in your mouth for a couple of minutes. Certain herbs and alcohol have antibacterial properties that help kill bacteria that may be causing the pain in your teeth. Other remedies have numbing properties which helps relieve pain from the nerve of the tooth. However, these treatments may only be temporary, and you should definitely see your dentist if your condition doesn’t improve. The pain and condition of your teeth can worsen if left alone, and only your dentist is able to diagnose and recommend the proper solution to the problem.
Anytime you experience a toothache, your number one priority should be to book an appointment with your dentist (especially if it gets worse). The above remedies should only be used for temporary relief and not as a fix for damaged teeth. Don’t let a seemingly harmless toothache turn into a tooth extraction!