Stop Toothache Pain

So it is 2AM and you are searching for a way to stop toothache pain. I have been there, done that. Why do toothaches hurt the most in the middle of the night?

Chances are that you have something in the pantry right now that will stop toothache pain and return your sanity. These items are natural and have been used for hundreds of years, even thousands of years dating back to indigenous tribes.

Salt:

Stock standard table salt. Mix 1 teaspoon of salt into a glass of lukewarm water. Make sure the water is luke warm. Swish this around the mouth gently. Swishing it hard could actually make the pain worse so be gentle. This method has been used for generations for how to fix a toothache

Cucumber:

Because of its Vitamin C content in the form of ascorbic acid, Cucumber makes an effective anti-inflammatory and aides the reduction of swelling while drawing out bacterial infection. You can get cucumber from just about anywhere these days.

Take one cucumber and slice off a half inch think piece. Bit down gently on the painful tooth and hold in place for 10 minutes. Stopping the pain of toothache should be experienced within that time period. Refrigerating the cucumber helps to further reduce swelling and pain. Afterwards, when all has settled down you will wonder why so much pain in a toothache

Powdered Ginger:

Place a teaspoon of powdered Ginger and Cayenne pepper into a cup and add a few drops of water, mix until it becomes a watery paste. Place a cotton ball into the mixture until it’s saturated and place on the painful tooth. Try to keep the cotton ball on the tooth as the Cayenne pepper can irritate the surrounding gums.

Nothing contained in this article is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional’s advice. Obviously you will have to visit your Dentist to stop toothache pain for good.