How To Get Rid Of A Toothache?

Healthshots By Arushi Bidhuri Published Apr 30, 2023

While mild toothache can be managed, severe pain can be extremely uncomfortable. Here are some tips to get rid of a toothache.

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Rinse With Saltwater

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Mix salt into a glass of warm water and rinse to disinfect your mouth, reduce inflammation and heal oral wounds.

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Peppermint Tea Bags

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Chill a peppermint tea bag for a couple of minutes and apply it to the area to get rid of the toothache.

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Cold Compress

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Applying a cold compress helps the blood vessels of the affected area to constrict and make the pain less severe.

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Try Garlic

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Thanks to its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, garlic is the perfect pain reliever that helps kill bacteria.

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Vanilla Extract

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Vanilla extract contains antioxidants, which makes it an effective healer. It also contains alcohol, which can help numb the pain.

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Top 5 types of toothache and how to manage it

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How To Get Rid Of A Toothache?

While mild toothache can be managed, severe pain can be extremely uncomfortable. Here are some tips to get rid of a toothache.

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Rinse With Saltwater

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Mix salt into a glass of warm water and rinse to disinfect your mouth, reduce inflammation and heal oral wounds.

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Peppermint Tea Bags

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Chill a peppermint tea bag for a couple of minutes and apply it to the area to get rid of the toothache.

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Cold Compress

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Applying a cold compress helps the blood vessels of the affected area to constrict and make the pain less severe.

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Try Garlic

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Thanks to its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, garlic is the perfect pain reliever that helps kill bacteria.

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Vanilla Extract

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Vanilla extract contains antioxidants, which makes it an effective healer. It also contains alcohol, which can help numb the pain.

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Top 5 types of toothache and how to manage it

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