10 Home Remedies for Toothache

Are you experiencing a toothache and wondering if it’s time to schedule a visit to your dentist? Hopefully, you do make your regular dentist appointments each year; whether you do or not, what is the cause of your toothache? Toothache Causes: Why do my teeth hurt? Toothaches occur when there is inflammation of the central part of the tooth, also known as the pulp, which contains nerve endings that are sensitive to pain. Causes of inflammation to the pulp include the following dental issues: Cavities Infection Trauma The pain associated with these issues, especially if not treated, can affect a single tooth or even multiple teeth, causing further pain. In addition, there may be pain in the jaw or the gums. MUST WATCH: What Your Teeth Really Say About You Best home remedies for tooth pain Here are 10 remedies, mostly natural remedies, that you can try at home to relieve and stop your toothache: Cold compress – such as a towel-wrapped bag of ice-apply to the affected area to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling. Clove – dilute with jojoba or sunflower oil – carrier oils – (about 15 drops of clove oil to 1 ounce of carrier...