A toothache is a pain in and around the teeth and jaws. Tooth decay, an infection, loose or broken fillings, or receding gums can cause it.
Here are some of the home remedies to cure it:
Garlic
Thanks to the antibacterial properties of garlic, all sorts of toothache find relief by application of garlic. Take a clove of garlic and crush it lightly.
Place some rock salt along with it and keep it on the affected tooth. This is all that is required to relieve the pain. You never know, it can even cure mild toothache to perfection. The compound allicin that is present in garlic is the one that offers this magic cure.
Onion
Just like garlic, onion too has antibacterial properties. All you need to do every day is to chew raw onion for a few minutes. This will eradicate almost all the bacteria in the mouth and prevent a host of disorders associated with teeth.
For toothache, crush few slices of onion and place it on the affected tooth. To keep away from a toothache, make it a point to chew a few slices of onion every day or add them to your diet as salads.
Lime
The vitamin C present in lime helps in fighting against infections generally. Vitamin C is also a great ingredient when it comes to teeth and bone health. Vitamin C prevents decaying of the teeth, dental caries, and other gum diseases.
For relief from a toothache, take lime and bite on it. Keep it in that position. You may also chew on the lime along with the peel. Lime has higher concentrations of vitamin C and lower acidity levels as compared to lemons and hence a better remedy than lemon for toothaches.
Asafoetida
Asafoetida is a potent substance for relieving toothache. You can mix it with a little lemon juice for greater effect. Take a cotton swab and soak it with this mixture. Apply on the affected tooth and how relieved you would be in an instant!
If you want to use asafoetida alone without lemon, take some clarified butter and fry a pinch of asafoetida in it. Apply this on the affected tooth and ensure that you are ready for that much-awaited meeting within minutes.
Wheat Grass
Just chewing wheatgrass for a few minutes is great for banishing all the toxins trapped in between the teeth and the gums and also preventing bacterial growth. Wheatgrass like garlic is capable of exerting an antibiotic effect on the teeth and hence can remove infections and kill germs.
If you are prone to toothache and gum diseases use the juice of wheatgrass as a mouth wash. Rinse your mouth after every meal using this solution and also before you go to bed. This will prevent decaying of the teeth and also resultant aches and pains.
