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Toothaches are pretty much any uncomfortable feeling in or around the teeth. Common wisdom toothaches are started by simple tooth decay. Some cavities like wisdom teeth coming in or childhood tooth shedding are temporary and not worrisome. It’s not practical to visit the dentist in such a situation.

Common home remedies for a wisdom toothache include the following:

Cloves and clove oil

Cloves and their oil are time-tested toothache remedies. They contain an antibacterial substance called eugenol which acts as a natural pain reliever. Just mix three drops of the oil with a quarter teaspoon of olive oil and soak a cotton ball with the mixture. Place it inside the mouth and bite the cotton ball gently. The patient can also chew whole cloves. If cavities cause a toothache, then pepper mixed with olive oil can help alleviate the pain. Eating a clove of garlic with a little bit of rock salt kills the bacteria causing tooth decay and also slows down the decline. A raw piece of onion can also be used since it’s antiseptic if you don’t have garlic. Patients who can’t stand the smell of garlic or onion can try goldenseal.

Saltwater

This is mostly used when the teeth are pulled down and also effective during a common toothache. Just mix a large teaspoon of salt with lukewarm water. Swish the solution around your mouth as long as you can stand the taste. Repeat the process for a few minutes until your jaw muscles get sore. A decent relief should be felt after this process.

A wedge of lime

Cut a slice of lime and apply it to the affected area. Bite the lime until some juice is released.

Use a desensitizing agent

Orajel is among the common tooth-desensitizing agent. Numb the affected tooth with it. However, this remedy will not eliminate a toothache but will only numb the area for temporary relief.

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