Are you dealing with a toothache? Sometimes it can feel like the worst pain in the world. A severe toothache is likely the result of an infection, but while you wait for your emergency dental appointment you can utilize some helpful ingredients from your pantry to ease the pain.
Check out ideas for home remedies to help you feel better from your emergency dentist in DeSoto.
Thyme
Thyme has antibacterial and antioxidant properties that can help with toothaches. Apply a few drops of thyme essential oil and a few drops of water to a cotton ball. Apply this to the affected area.
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea has a nice flavor and numbing properties. Take about a spoonful of dried peppermint leaves and add them to a cup of boiling water. Steep for about 20 minutes. Once this has cooled, swish it around your mouth. You can also use peppermint teabags. Just apply a used teabag onto the area after it cools down.
Clove Oil
Cloves are used to numb nerves. They contain a compound called eugenol which is a natural anesthetic. Drip about two drops of oil onto a cotton ball and place it on the affected tooth. You could also chew on a whole clove to release the oil. Keep this in place for about 30 minutes.
Hydrogen Peroxide Rinse
Using a hydrogen peroxide rinse can help kill bacteria, relieve pain, and reduce inflammation. Just be sure that you don’t swallow it. To make this rinse, mix 3 percent hydrogen peroxide with equal parts water.
Cold Compress
When you use a cold compress, the blood vessels in the area constrict. This helps to numb some of the pain you are feeling. Cold temperatures help to reduce both inflammation and swelling. If your toothache is a result of trauma, this is especially helpful. Wrap a bag of ice with a towel and place it on the affected area for about 20 minutes.
Salt Water
A good first step to take when you have a toothache is rinsing with salt water. It is a natural disinfectant and can help to wash away food particles that are lodged between the teeth. When you rinse with salt water, you are also helping to reduce inflammation in the mouth and heal oral wounds. To make a salt water rinse, mix about a half teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water.
Definitely visit your dentist ASAP, but feel free to try one or more of these remedies in the meantime. You may find one that really helps to give you some pain relief.
About the Practice
At Amaze Dental, we focus on treatments that will improve your oral health, not make you open your wallet every time you visit. We want to recommend treatments that you and your family need to maintain long-term oral health. Every time you visit, you can expect care with integrity, honesty, and transparency. If you ever have a severe toothache or another dental emergency, we will be ready to help you. We accept walk-ins in case time is of the essence. For any of your dental care needs, visit our website or call (972) 230-1100.