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By Reno Laser Dentistry
March 19, 2012
Category: dental reno

Ever had a toothache past your dentist office hours? Need something to hold you over until your dentist can examine the tooth causing you all the pain? Home remedies could be one way to help you alleviate you’re pain quickly and budget friendly.

According to an article at 1dental.com, “a list of natural toothache remedies”

“You may wonder if home remedies really work to stop the pain. It’s important to see a dentist, and some emergency dental plans can start immediately. However, these inexpensive, effective and easily accessible toothache home remedies may help alleviate your pain and get you moving again.

Natural and Home Remedies for Toothaches

Cloves or Clove Oil

Cloves or clove oil is another great natural home remedy for a toothache. Cloves were used as a natural method of alleviating toothaches even before modern medicine was invented. Clove oil’s antiseptic properties help bring down infection which decreases the pain. This spice or its oil should be applied directly into the cavity or other source of pain in order to help bring down the infection. Make sure you only use a drop or two of clove oil, because too much can be harmful.

Garlic Remedy

Garlic is one of the most effective home remedies for tooth pain. There is a chemical found exclusively in garlic called allicin with antibiotic properties that slow down bacterial affects. When the bacteria decrease, so does the pain. By applying a clove of crushed garlic directly on the affected tooth, the allicin is released and should immediately help alleviate the pain.

Wheatgrass Juice

Wheatgrass juice is another natural way to stop pain as well as help reverse tooth decay. Being a natural antibiotic, wheatgrass juice naturally draws out toxins that may be in the gums. This toothache home remedy helps stop the infection from spreading which in turn reduces tooth pain. Use wheatgrass juice as a mouthwash to draw out toxins, or you can chew on wheatgrass for similar results.

Raw Onion

Raw onion has antiseptic properties, so chewing raw onion for 3 minutes can help. If it is too painful to chew, you can simply place a piece of raw onion directly on your tooth.

Guava Leaves Solution

Guava tree leaves have been used for this purpose in many tropical cultures. There are 2 common uses. You can chew 1-2 leaves until the liquid comes out on the tooth, or you can put 4-5 guava leaves in a pot with some water. Bring nearly to a boil, then let cool to a warm temperature. Add some salt to the solution, swish or gargle in the mouth and spit. Repeat this process, being sure to allow the liquid to swish into the aching tooth.”

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Remember a toothache should always be examined by a dentist. If you have a toothache or any dental issues of concern click here to contact Dr. McElhinney located in Reno, to set-up an appointment.

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By Reno Laser Dentistry
January 31, 2012
Category: dental reno

In a pinch and need to see the dentist for that throbbing toothache, but your appointment isn't until next week. Need some home remedies to get you through the pain. Below are a couple of home remedies that may help you get through the pain without making a trip to your local drugstore.

According to an article at homeremediesfortoothache.net, “give tips on home remedies for toothaches.

“The need for some toothache home remedies has become really popular as people are trying to save money by not going to the dentist. There are many people who suffer from these toothaches each and every day. These pains may be minor aches to the excruciatingly painful. When your toothache has become so painful then perhaps that would be a good time to see a dentist. If this is not the case then you can use some simple home remedies in order to buy yourself some time before you have to see the dentist. I can fully understand why you do not want to see the dentist as they may be painful and very expensive.

Typically the most common cause for these toothaches is the cavities that form because of the sweet foods you eat. You see what happens when you eat these sweet foods they react to the bacteria that are already in your mouth and this forms an acid. This acid then in turns attacks the enamel of your teeth which forms the cavity.

If you can avoid any really hot or cold drinks then you would save yourself a lot of pain. These hot or cold drinks can cause pain because these liquids go right into the nerve endings which cause you to be in pain. As well since you know that these sweet drinks are the cause of your cavity I would recommend you stay away from any sweet liquids.

Some of the most common toothache home remedies can be found just by searching your spice cabinet. There are many natural spices when combined with some other foods that can serve as really helpful pain relievers. For instance the first one that comes to mind is clove oil. If you can combine clove oil with some peanut butter you can create a paste which will serve to ease some of the pain. As well garlic is really helpful to chew on if you have a toothache.

Another helpful spice is turmeric. I see this spice come up again and again in many home remedies so it is always handy to have this one on your shelf. By burning some turmeric spice and mixing it into a powder you can then place this powder on the affected area. You would be amazed with the results.

Now I did tell you to stay away from the cold drinks but sometimes if you put in an ice cube into your mouth and hold it near the toothache you may see some relief. Of course if this causes you to have any pain then stops immediately.”

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Toothaches are not something you want to keep putting off, contact Dr. McElhinney’s dental practice located in Reno to set-up an appointment.

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