Home remedies For Toothache
Kevin Pederson
Teeth are an amazing balance of form and function, aesthetic
beauty and engineering. Good teeth are an important part of one's
health and appearance. Toothache is a very common problem that
occurs to anyone without any warning.
Sharp, throbbing, shooting or constant pain is the first sign of
upcoming toothache. If not treated at the correct time, it will
eventually be extracted.
The main cause is the tooth decay that results from diet
comprising of excessive consumption of soft drinks, candy,
pastries, refined carbohydrates and sugar in all forms. Bacteria
in the mouth break down sugar in acids that combine with calcium
in the enamel and also cause decay or erosion.
Proper cleaning of the teeth is essential to prevent tooth decay
and consequent toothaches. Brushing in circular motion ensures
that all the dental surfaces are cleaned. For gentle stimulation
to improve blood circulation in the gums, brush the gums lightly.
Dental decay, destruction of the bone around the teeth and
infection of the gums can be prevented with an appropriate diet.
Restrict sugar intake, ensure that your diet includes plenty of
raw veggies, whole wheat bread and whole foods.
A clove of garlic with a little of rock salt, placed on the
affected tooth will relieve the pain. Alternatively you can chew
a garlic clove daily in the morning.
Chewing raw onion for approx 3 minutes is sufficient to kill all
the germs in the mouth and ensure protection from host of tooth
disorders.
Lime prevents decay, loosening of the teeth, dental cavities,
toothache and bleeding of the gums
The juice of wheat grass is an excellent mouthwash for dental
decay and cures toothache. It draws out toxins from the gums and
checks bacterial growth.
Asafoetida grounded in lemon juice cures dental ache. Heat the
solution, soak a cotton swab and place it in the cavity of the
tooth to relieve pain quickly.
Paste of the bark of bay berry mixed with vinegar applied on the
affected area will alleviate the pain and strengthen the gums.
Clove oil applied to the cavity of the decayed tooth provides
relief.
A pinch of pepper and ¼ tsp of common salt prevents dental
cavities, foul breath, bleeding from the gums, painful gums, and
toothaches.
A pinch of pepper powder mixed with clove oil can be put on the
cavities to alleviate the toothache.
If the pain in the mouth is caused by trapped food, take a
mouthful of water and rinse it vigorously. A thorough rinse may
dislodge the food particles.
Floss your teeth gently to remove tiny bits of hard food. Be soft
on your gums as they are likely to be sore.
Gargle a glassful of water mixed with 1 tsp of salt after each
meal and at bedtime.
Put ice cube on the aching tooth or on the nearest cheek for 15-
20 minutes at least 3 or 4 times a day.
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suffering from an aching tooth, read up on tried and tested home
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