Toothache can be relieved with some home remedies, which can be used while waiting for the dentist appointment, such as mint tea, making mouthwashes with eucalyptus or melisa, for example; In addition, massaging the sore area with clove oil can also relieve toothache.
These medicinal plants are indicated by having an antiseptic and analgesic action, naturally combating painful toothache, this is how to prepare each of the home remedies:
- Mint has soothing and refreshing properties that will help you better manage toothache.
- But you need to find the cause of toothache to fix them permanently and that’s why you should go to the dentist.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Put the mint leaves in a cup and cover with boiling water, cover and let stand for about 20 minutes.Then filter and drink. Take 3 to 4 cups of this tea a day.
Eucalyptus tea has a cooling effect that will help reduce toothache quickly.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Make the tea very strong by placing the eucalyptus in a cup, cover with boiling water and let stand for 15 minutes, then filter and use the tea to rinse for a few minutes.
Warning: eucalyptus tea should not be drunk, as in large quantities it can cause poisoning.
An excellent natural solution for toothache is to massage the area with essential clove oil as it has antiseptic properties that can help cleanse the area and reduce pain. This home remedy, in addition to soothing and reducing inflammation caused by toothache, can also be useful for bleeding gums and mouth ulcers.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Add the oil to a bowl of water and mix well and gargle after each meal, once the teeth have been cleaned.
Doing mouthwashes with lemon balm tea is also good as this medicinal plant has soothing properties that help relieve toothache.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Add the lemon balm leaves to the water and let it boil for 5 minutes, then cover the bowl and let the tea sit for 30 minutes, touch until the toothache disappears.
After a tea mouthwash, it is important to clean your mouth, brushing your teeth every day helps keep your teeth healthy and prevents pain, if toothache persists a consultation with your dentist is recommended.
To avoid toothache, it is recommended to brush your teeth thoroughly every day after major meals and floss between each tooth before bedtime.
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