You groan in pain as your hand reaches up to gingerly cradle the side of your face. Your tooth is aching and you can think of nothing else but the pain it is bringing with it!
If your dentist appointment could not come soon enough but it is not here yet then you need to find a way to reduce the pain in a manner that is natural, safe and effective!
Many of the herbal remedies for an aching tooth you likely already have in your home. If you don’t then they should be easy to find in most grocery stores and pharmacies. Hopefully relief is no further than your kitchen cupboard or spice rack.
Clove oil is believed to be one of the most effective herbal remedies for a tooth that is in pain. Take a small amount of clove oil and combine it with a pinch of black pepper. Now open wide and apply it to the affected area(s) of your mouth.
Mustard oil is also highly regarded as a natural way to make a sore tooth feel better. Take the mustard oil and combine it with a pinch of salt. From there massage it gently into the gum area around the sore tooth.
Lemon can serve as a balm for a toothache that just won’t quit. If you have lemon juice then take several drops of it and apply it to the affected gum region. You can also squeeze some juice from a fresh lemon and dab it onto the area. It may sting a little bit but it will start to alleviate the discomfort afterward.
If a toothache appears out of nowhere and the gum around the tooth is red and inflamed then add some tea tree oil to a glass of lukewarm water and use it as a mouthwash. Apple cider vinegar also makes for a soothing mouthwash that will help bring down the inflammation and puffiness of the swollen gum. You can also make homemade alternative mouthwashes from calendula and sage.
If a toothache comes calling and you have none of these herbs in your home then reach for a fresh onion for relief. Cut a slice of the onion and place it over the sore tooth and gum. Hold it there for a couple of minutes to let the essence of the onion absorb into the gum. Why this works is a mystery but it does so try it if your mouth is in pain!
When you have a throbbing tooth you do not want to do anything to irritate it further or to make the condition any worse. For this reason you should be careful about what you eat and drink. Stay away from foods that are hot and spicy, as well as anything that is too cold. You should also avoid eating anything that is too sugary.
For the sake of your teeth eat a diet that is composed of a large portion of vegetables and fruits. Foods such as apples are very good for your mouth and can improve the health of your gums.
Samantha Young
Alternative Health for Today 
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